Black Friday is a wonderful time to be a gamer. That's because gaming deals always show up in a big way from consoles, to games, to accessories, and much more. Turns out, those sweet discounts are already trickling in ahead of the holiday shopping season,

Check out our Deals page for more discounts on our favorite Wirecutter picks. I’ve covered Black Friday sales for Wirecutter since 2016, vetting hundreds of thousands of bombastic bargain claims and navigating seas of mediocre “blowout” TV deals.

When it comes to shopping for deals, arguably, one of the best times to do it is during Black Friday. The once-a-year sales event that takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving has a reputation for offering the best deals across fashion,