Black Friday gaming deals hit early this year
South African gamers have become used to early Black Friday drops, but this year the gaming category is seeing some of the biggest cuts across hardware. With the holiday season expected to drive strong gaming sales, brands are going all in on deals for PCs, consoles and accessories.
Retailers like Incredible, Takealot and Evetech are rolling out parallel specials, so shoppers have multiple places to hunt for value. The sweet spot this year is mid tier gaming laptops and 144 Hz to 240 Hz monitors, which are getting deeper discounts than expected.
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The best gaming laptop deals right now
ASUS TUF A15
ASUS continues to dominate the high value mid tier with its TUF lineup. The A15 is being promoted as a top Black Friday special with strong discounts. Expect models with Ryzen 7 CPUs, RTX graphics and 144 Hz displays to push under R15 000 depending on configuration. TUF machines are known for durability and remain one of the best picks for local gamers.
Acer Nitro 16
Acer’s Nitro range remains one of the easiest ways to get into performance gaming. The Nitro 16 has been spotted in early sales with aggressive pricing that could dip below R14 000. For gamers needing solid thermals and a reliable build, the Nitro remains a popular option.
Lenovo Legion Slim Series
Lenovo’s Legion brand has become premium friendly while keeping pricing competitive. The Slim series is showing up in Black Friday previews with reduced pricing on RTX 40 series models. These machines are thinner, lighter and aimed at gamers who need both performance and portability.
MSI Katana
MSI’s Katana models are among the most discounted gaming laptops each Black Friday. Early listings show notable savings on models with Intel 12th and 13th Gen processors paired with Nvidia RTX GPUs. If you want the most frames per rand, the Katana deals are worth tracking.
Console and accessory deals for 2025
PlayStation specials
The PS5 continues to pull strong demand in South Africa. Black Friday offers this year include discounts on the PS5 Slim bundles, DualSense controllers and PS Plus subscriptions. Game bundle specials are likely to drop closer to the big weekend.
Xbox Series S and Series X
Microsoft is positioning the Xbox Series S as a budget friendly Black Friday hero, with deals that could drop under R6000. The Series X remains the premium option and is expected to see discounts on storage expansion cards and Game Pass packages.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch remains a favourite for families and casual gamers. Expect deals on the OLED model and strong pricing on evergreen titles like Mario Kart, Zelda and Animal Crossing.
Monitors and gear to watch
Monitors are again one of the biggest Black Friday categories for gamers.
Expect 24 and 27 inch 144 Hz panels from ASUS, Acer and AOC to show significant price drops.
240 Hz and 360 Hz esports level monitors will also feature in premium deals.
Mechanical keyboards, lightweight mice and wireless headsets are expected to see 20 to 40 percent discounts.
If you are building or upgrading a PC, this year’s component deals are shaping up well, especially for SSDs, RAM and mid tier GPUs.
Why 2025 is a strong year for gaming upgrades
The combination of next gen performance improvements, more stable GPU pricing and a growing esports community in South Africa makes this year a strong upgrade window. Mid range laptops now deliver near flagship performance at far lower prices. Console bundles offer better value than launch year deals. Accessories are more affordable and widely available.
Black Friday is the moment where all these factors align. Gamers who have waited for better pricing will find the market stacked with options.
Whether you are looking for a gaming laptop, a console bundle or a deal on high refresh rate monitors, Black Friday 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons for South African gamers. ASUS, Acer, Lenovo, MSI and the big console brands have all arrived with solid offers. If you have been waiting to upgrade, the best window of the year has officially opened.
