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The holiday season is upon us, which is the perfect excuse to buy some gaming peripherals or replace your worn-out gear. Best Buy has kicked off its early Black Friday deals, offering attractive discounts on gaming gear to save you a few bucks on your upgrade quest.
I have been looking through the early deals and found a bunch of awesome discounts on gaming audio devices, mice, game controllers, and even racing wheels for sim racing enthusiasts. Some of them have been around for a while, but a few of these discounts can save you quite a bit of money.
Pulsar X2 CrazyLight Mini wireless gaming mouse – $79.99 (38% off)
If you are into competitive FPS games and prefer smaller, lightweight gaming mice, the Pulsar X2 CrazyLight Mini is worth checking out. It weighs just 35 grams, packs Pulsar’s XS-1 sensor with up to 32,000 DPI, and supports an 8,000Hz polling rate. Reviews have praised its responsive clicks and excellent sensor performance, although the smaller battery is one drawback. The mouse usually goes for $129.99, but Best Buy has it for $79.99, saving you $50. The slightly bigger medium version is also on discount, going for $89.99.
Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless gaming mouse – $64.99 (54% off)
The original Logitech G Pro X Superlight is another mouse that caught my attention, mainly because of its massive discount. It might be a little old now, but its 63-gram design, HERO 25K sensor, and LIGHTSPEED wireless connectivity are still excellent for competitive FPS games. I’ve always liked the straightforward design without too many unnecessary buttons. The Micro-USB charging port is a bit outdated, though. The mouse usually goes for $139.99, but Best Buy has it for just $64.99, saving you $75.
ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova earbuds – $129.99 (35% off)
If you are like me and find bulky gaming headsets a little annoying during long, sweaty gaming sessions, the ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova earbuds could help with the situation. It offers a 2.4GHz USB-C dongle for low-latency gaming on PC, PlayStation, and Switch. You also get adaptive ANC, customizable audio, and decent battery life. The microphone performance isn’t particularly impressive, so it’s best to pair a mic with it. The earbuds usually cost $199.99, but are now down to $129.99, saving you $70.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro wireless gaming headset – $219.99 (12% off)
If you are looking to upgrade your old headphones for better, more feature-rich ones, you can’t go wrong with the BlackShark V3 Pro from Razer. It offers active noise cancellation, low-latency wireless audio, and a detachable microphone. You also get simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth audio, which comes in handy for taking calls while gaming. Best Buy currently lists it for $219.99, down from its usual price of $249.99. Just make sure you pick the right version for your gaming platform.
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless controller – $169.99 (15% off)
Hall effect controllers have been all the rage these days, and for good reason, since they greatly reduce the chances of your controller getting the dreaded stick drift. If you are on Xbox or PC, the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is worth considering. It features Hall Effect thumbsticks, six remappable buttons, and triggers that can switch between analog pulls and mouse-like clicks. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support Bluetooth. The controller normally costs $199.99, but Best Buy has it for $169.99, saving you $30.
Logitech G923 racing wheel and pedals – $299.99 (14% off)
I have been looking to buy a proper sim racing setup for games like Forza Horizon 6 and the occasional truck simulator, and Logitech’s G923 is one of the top choices on my list, since it works amazingly out of the box. It comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, three pedals, and Logitech’s TRUEFORCE force feedback, which adds more detail to supported racing games. It usually costs $349.99, but you can now get it for $299.99, saving $50.
More early Black Friday gaming peripherals deals
Best Buy prices can change quite quickly, so I’d recommend checking the discounts before going ahead with your purchase.
