These are my favorite bang-for-buck deals this Black Friday: from $20 gaming mice to $800 RTX 40-series gaming PCs
21.11.2023 - 16:28
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Here's a plain and simple truth: PC gaming isn't as cheap a hobby as it used to be. And here's another: times are tough out there, and money for many of us is tight. The holidays are approaching, the cost of living is on the rise, and generally most of us are watching our wallets and trying to save a bit of cash wherever we can. So how do you upgrade your gaming setup, or treat yourself to a little something PC gaming during these challenging times?
Well, if you're planning on spending a little, this Black Friday season is the time you're likely to get the best prices on hardware that might otherwise be out of your reach. Of course we're going to be keeping our many Black Friday deal pages updated throughout the sales, but we thought we'd put together a list of all the best deals on a budget for everything PC gaming right now, to help you find the best discounts on surprisingly good hardware.
The bang for your buck starts here folks, so let's get going!
EVGA X20 | Wireless | 16,000 DPI | Right-handed | $69.99$17.99 at Amazon (Save $52)
Yep, we did a double-take as well. A wireless gaming mouse from an established brand for only $20? An absolute steal, we think you'll agree. And while it must be said that the aesthetics are not for everyone, in terms of functionality the EVGA X20 has a lot going for it, with 10 buttons, triple sensors, 5 customisable profiles and 3 zone RGB lighting. It may be a little on the chunky side, but it's very difficult to argue against this much mouse for this little money.
How much? While a little bit more cash does get you something from one of the bigger peripheral brands, it's not like EVGA isn't known for making good gaming accessories, and this EVGA mouse has a hell of a lot going for it. It's got 10 buttons, triple sensors, 3 zone RGB lighting, 2.4Ghz wireless and Bluetooth connection options…all for well under $20? Bit of a no-brainer if you're looking for a very cheap mouse this one, even if you thought you could only afford wired options.
✅ Lots and lots of customisable buttons
✅ Multiple connection options
✅ RGB lighting
❌ Chunky techy focussed looks won't be for everyone
Razer BlackShark V2 X | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $59.99$39.99 at Amazon (save $20)
The Razer Blackshark V2 X features a detachable cardioid mic, 7.1 surround sound and a 50mm set of well-balanced titanium drivers. It's a solid and dependable bit of gear, and while this isn't a gigantic discount we still think this price represents great value for money for such a high-performing headset.
A wired gaming headset favorite this, and while it might be at a budget price point at the moment nothing about it says cheap. It's light and comfy to wear, looks nice and