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The best time to shop the best Black Friday deals is not Nov. 29, but rather right now — especially if you’re shopping for the gamer in your life.
We rounded up the best early Black Friday deals on all things Sony PlayStation 5 from retailers like Walmart. You can save up to a whopping 71% on PS5 consoles, accessories, games and more.
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Since most of these deals are from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping. And right now, you can get Walmart+ for half off for the entire year. That’s just $49 for an annual subscription (reg. $98 per year). Learn more about Walmart+ here.
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If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free delivery, fuel discounts, streaming access to Paramount+ to watch originals including Halo, Evil, 1883 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and much more.
In addition, early Black Friday PS5 deals are available at PS Direct, Target and Amazon. Scroll down and check out our picks for the best early Black Friday PS5 deals, below:
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation 5 Slim
$374
$449.99
17% off
$424
$499.99
15% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation VR2 Headset
$349
$549.99
37% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation Pulse Explore
Wireless earbuds
$169.99
$199.99
15% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation Pulse Elite
Wireless headset
$129
$149.99
14% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller
$54
$74.99
28% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
PlayStation 5 Console Slim Covers
$49.99
$59.99
17% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘The Last of Us, Part 1’
$29.99
$69.99
57% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’
$39.99
$69.99
43% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘Astro Bot’
$49.99
$59.99
17% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘NBA 2K25’
$29.99
$69.99
57% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora’
$19.99
$69.99
71% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘Star Wars Outlaws’
$39.99
$69.99
43% off
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Early Black Friday PS5 Deals
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed’
$24.88
$39.88
38% off
Last-minute holiday shopping can be frustrating for, but it helps to have a plan in place. When shopping online, you’ll want to factor in shipping deadlines so that your gift gets delivered in time. Christmas falls on Wednesday, Dec. 25, so it’s best to get your gifts shipped as soon as possible, or at least by Dec. 18-19, which is the delivery deadline for most online retailers.
Want more? Shop the best early Black Friday PS5 deals at Walmart, below.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
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Xbox got the Black Friday ball rolling early; now, it’s PlayStation’s turn to offer gamers fantastic deals on games, consoles, accessories, and more.
On Friday, November 22, PlayStation announced its Black Friday sale is live. The best part is that you don’t have to wait until Nov.25 to take advantage of it or leave the comfort of your home.
The Black Friday deal is wide-ranging, offering discounts on the latest accessories, games, PS VR 2, and even the PS5. So, if you have been on the fence about getting Sony’s latest console, consider this the perfect opportunity to see play has no limits.
This deal is truly the gift that keeps on giving and will help you get a leg up on your Christmas shopping, ensuring that you have no issues nailing down that PS5 console and all the accessories and games you need to go with it.
But enough talking from us, hit the gallery below to see what PlayStation Black Friday offerings.
2. PS5 Cover Plates, DualSense Controllers, & Headsets
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Is the white PS5 and DualSense controller too boring? Don’t worry—you can secure fresh cover plates and a matching controller to help your new console stand out in your entertainment center.
Cover Plates for both PlayStation 5 Slim and the original console model are on sale. Cosmic Red, Midnight Black (PS5 Slim also), Nova Pink, Galatic Purple, and Starlight Blue for the All-Digital and Disc-Drive original PS5 model are just $44.99.
Sterling Silver, Cobalt Blue, and Volcanic Red for the PS5 Slim All-Digital and Disc-Drive model are $49.99
As for the DualSense Controllers, Galatic Purple, Cosmic Red, Midnight Black, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, and White colors are on sale for $54.99.
The Cobalt Blue, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Sterling Silver, and Volcanic Red finishes cost $59.99.
Last but certainly not least, headsets and earbuds are also on sale. The Sony INZONE Wireless H5 headset is currently $129.99, the INZONE wireless noise-canceling earbuds are $179.99, all colors of INZONE H9 wireless noise-canceling headphones are $199.99, and the INZONE H3 wired headset costs only $79.99.
The PULSE 3D wireless headset, in all colors, is only $79.99; the PULSE Elite is $129.99, and the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds are $169.99.
3. Blockbuster Games Are Also On Sale
Source:Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
You’ll need some games to play on your brand new PS5, or if you already have one, these titles (if you don’t already own them) would fit nicely in your collection, adding to your continually growing backlog of video games.
Thankfully, you’re in luck because PlayStation is offering some decent price cuts on these popular titles:
Head here to see the complete list of titles PlayStation is offering at discounted prices.
4. PS VR2 Gets A Hefty Price Cut
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For those who didn’t know or just plain forgot, PS VR2 is a thing. If you were contemplating getting the latest PlayStation VR headset and were just waiting for a price cut, this is the moment you were waiting for.
Right now, PlayStation VR2 costs only $349.99. You can even scoop up a Horizon Call of The Mountain bundle at the same sale price.
That is a pretty significant price cut for the PS VR2, which still has some life in it. Games like Alien: Rogue Incursion and more are on the way.
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Xbox got the Black Friday ball rolling early; now, it’s PlayStation’s turn to offer gamers fantastic deals on games, consoles, accessories, and more.
On Friday, November 22, PlayStation announced its Black Friday sale is live. The best part is that you don’t have to wait until Nov.25 to take advantage of it or leave the comfort of your home.
The Black Friday deal is wide-ranging, offering discounts on the latest accessories, games, PS VR 2, and even the PS5. So, if you have been on the fence about getting Sony’s latest console, consider this the perfect opportunity to see play has no limits.
This deal is truly the gift that keeps on giving and will help you get a leg up on your Christmas shopping, ensuring that you have no issues nailing down that PS5 console and all the accessories and games you need to go with it.
But enough talking from us, hit the gallery below to see what PlayStation Black Friday offerings.
2. PS5 Cover Plates, DualSense Controllers, & Headsets
Source:PS5 Cover Plates
Is the white PS5 and DualSense controller too boring? Don’t worry—you can secure fresh cover plates and a matching controller to help your new console stand out in your entertainment center.
Cover Plates for both PlayStation 5 Slim and the original console model are on sale. Cosmic Red, Midnight Black (PS5 Slim also), Nova Pink, Galatic Purple, and Starlight Blue for the All-Digital and Disc-Drive original PS5 model are just $44.99.
Sterling Silver, Cobalt Blue, and Volcanic Red for the PS5 Slim All-Digital and Disc-Drive model are $49.99
As for the DualSense Controllers, Galatic Purple, Cosmic Red, Midnight Black, Starlight Blue, Gray Camouflage, and White colors are on sale for $54.99.
The Cobalt Blue, Chroma Indigo, Chroma Pearl, Sterling Silver, and Volcanic Red finishes cost $59.99.
Last but certainly not least, headsets and earbuds are also on sale. The Sony INZONE Wireless H5 headset is currently $129.99, the INZONE wireless noise-canceling earbuds are $179.99, all colors of INZONE H9 wireless noise-canceling headphones are $199.99, and the INZONE H3 wired headset costs only $79.99.
The PULSE 3D wireless headset, in all colors, is only $79.99; the PULSE Elite is $129.99, and the PULSE Explore wireless earbuds are $169.99.
3. Blockbuster Games Are Also On Sale
Source:Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
You’ll need some games to play on your brand new PS5, or if you already have one, these titles (if you don’t already own them) would fit nicely in your collection, adding to your continually growing backlog of video games.
Thankfully, you’re in luck because PlayStation is offering some decent price cuts on these popular titles:
Head here to see the complete list of titles PlayStation is offering at discounted prices.
4. PS VR2 Gets A Hefty Price Cut
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For those who didn’t know or just plain forgot, PS VR2 is a thing. If you were contemplating getting the latest PlayStation VR headset and were just waiting for a price cut, this is the moment you were waiting for.
Right now, PlayStation VR2 costs only $349.99. You can even scoop up a Horizon Call of The Mountain bundle at the same sale price.
That is a pretty significant price cut for the PS VR2, which still has some life in it. Games like Alien: Rogue Incursion and more are on the way.
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The holiday season has arrived, and with it many savings opportunities to check off all the gifts for everyone on your […]
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Why wait until Nov. 29 when you can get the best Black Friday deals now? Walmart just kicked off the holiday season with early Black Friday deep discounts with savings up to a whopping 70% off, sitewide.
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We rounded up the best early Black Friday deals on various tech items, electronics and devices, such as discounts on Xbox Series X gaming consoles, big screen Samsung 4K TVs, powerful HP laptops and more.
Please note, these early access deals are active now and reserved only for Walmart+ members, while these deals end on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
And right now, you can get Walmart+ for half off for the entire year. That’s just $49 for an annual subscription (reg. $98 per year). Learn more about Walmart+ here.
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If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals such as Halo, Evil, 1883 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; additional savings with early access deals and much more.
Scroll down and check out our picks for the best early Black Friday tech deals at Walmart, below:
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Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Xbox Series X: All-Digital Edition (1TB)
Expires: Nov. 17
$489.99
$599.99
18% off
Walmart
Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Samsung 55-Inch QLED 4K Smart TV
Expires: Nov. 17
$498
$698
29% off
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Early Black Friday Tech Deal
HP Victus 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop
Expires: Nov. 17
$499
$1,099
55% off
Walmart
Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Gawfolk 27-Inch Curved Monitor
Expires: Nov. 17
$102.60
$199.99
49% off
Walmart
Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Vankyo Leisure 1 Pro Digital Video Projector
Expires: Nov. 17
$59.99
$99.99
40% off
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Early Black Friday Tech Deal
UHM Gaming Headset
Expires: Nov. 17
$16.99
$49.99
66% off
Walmart
Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Sylvox 15.6-Inch Kitchen TV
Expires: Nov. 17
$199
$299
33% off
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Early Black Friday Tech Deal
Ultimea 2.2-Ch TV Soundbar
Expires: Nov. 17
$49.99
$139.99
64% off
In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of music — including popular channels, like “SiriusXM Hits 1” for pop hits from Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, SZA, Dua Lipa, Post Malone, Olivia Rodrigo and more; “The Coffee House” for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others; “TikTok Radio” for trending sounds from Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, Chappell Roan, Ice Spice and others and many other channels.
We recommend signing up for Walmart+ to take advantage of these early access deals. However, if you don’t want to sign up, these deals are also available at your local Walmart location starting on Friday, Nov. 15 at 6 a.m. ET/PT (while supplies last).
Want more? Check out the best early Black Friday deals at Walmart here.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
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It’s time for QVC’s Black Friday in July sale! The shopping event is your chance to score big savings on electronics, fashion, beauty, jewelry, home essentials and more. You can shop now through July 25 to take advantage of incredible deals. Get ready to add a touch of glamour to your summer wardrobe with these stylish selection of jewelry of up to 58% off.
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Whether you are looking for accessories to complete your look, you’ll find everything you need without breaking the bank. From beautiful necklaces to trendy bracelets, you’ll be able to add one or more of these top five accessories to enhance your look and showcase your personal style.
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QVC Diamonique x Jennifer Miller Necklace, Sterling
$41.98
$101
58% off
For those looking to achieve an elegant yet modern vibe, you might want to consider adding this Diamonique x Jennifer Miller Sterling Necklace to your accessories. Its standout stone center piece goes with any outfit of your choice. You can also get the chain in two different colors: Rose and Yellow.
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QVC Diamonique Snowflake Necklace and Earrings Gift Set, Sterling
$48.98
$76
36% off
If you love Disney, you’ll definitely feel the Elsa vibes from this snowflake necklace and earrings. From Disneyland adventures to elegant dinners, this snowflake set will help enhance your look.
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QVC Diamonique 100-Facet Halo Stud Earrings, Platinum Clad
$62.98
$91
31% off
For those looking to expand their jewelry collection while adding a little sparkle to outfits, consider these Diamonique 100-Facet Halo Stud Earrings. With its flowerlike design and platinum clad sterling silver, the timeless piece is currently at a more affordable price.
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QVC Diamonique Double Bypass Ring, Platinum Clad
$37.98
$75
49% off
This Diamonique Double Bypass Ring is giving royalty energy. With its thick crossover band, you’ll feel secure in style. Standard fit sizes include 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Make sure to check out the ring size finder to ensure you purchase the perfect fit for you.
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QVC Diamonique Pink Heart Tennis Bracelet
$86.98
$129
33% off
Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection with this dainty Diamonique Pink Heart Tennis Bracelet. Its heart-shaped pink pattern adds a cute element to any style.
For more product recommendations, check out QVC’s Vitamix Explorian Blender, top eight maxi dresses, and these crossbody phone bags.
Record Store Day’s Black Friday festivities on Nov. 24 yielded big gains for vinyl album sales in the U.S., thanks to hot-selling titles by the likes of Linkin Park, Olivia Rodrigo, The Doors, U2 and Post Malone – all released exclusively for the indie store holiday.
According to Luminate, in the tracking week ending Nov. 30, the top five-selling Record Store Day (RSD) Black Friday album release were Linkin Park’s Lost Demos (on translucent sea blue vinyl), Rodrigo’s four-song Guts: The Secret Tracks (on opaque deep purple vinyl), The Doors’ Live in Bakersfield, California, August 21, 1970 (on double vinyl), U2’s U2 Live: Under a Blood Red Sky (on red vinyl, naturally) and Post Malone’s The Diamond Collection (on clear double vinyl). (See lists below, which are ranked by album sales generated in the week ending Nov. 30.)
The Doors’ Live in Bakersfield set was released on both vinyl and as a two-CD set, and their combined sales across the two configurations make the album the RSD Black Friday top-seller overall for the week.
Typically, many unique and limited-edition titles – both albums and singles – are released for RSD Black Friday celebrations, exclusively sold through independent and small chain music stores. Record Store Day traditionally has its main indie store holiday in the springtime (2023’s edition was held on April 22), followed by a secondary shindig for Black Friday.
In the week ending Nov. 30, U.S. vinyl album sales industry-wide (across all sellers of music, not just indie stores and small chains) grew 67% to 1.748 million sold (up from 1.046 million sold the previous week). Independent store vinyl album sales for the week jumped 149% to 829,000 (up from 333,000 the previous week). 47.4% of all vinyl albums sold in the U.S. in the week ending Nov. 30 were purchased at independent and small chain music stores (829,000 of 1.748 million).
With 1.748 million vinyl albums sold industry-wide, that marks the fifth-largest week for vinyl album sales in the U.S. in the modern era, since Luminate began electronically tracking music sales in 1991. (It’s also the second-largest week of 2023 for vinyl album sales, following the week ending April 27, which captured Record Store Day 2023, with 1.809 million sold). The biggest week since 1991 for vinyl album sales was the week ending Dec. 22, 2022, when 2.232 million vinyl albums were sold.
Top-Selling Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 Exclusive Albums at Independent Record Stores in U.S. (By Configuration)Rank, Artist, Title1. Linkin Park, Lost Demos (translucent sea blue vinyl)2. Olivia Rodrigo, Guts: The Secret Tracks (opaque deep purple vinyl)3. The Doors, Live in Bakersfield, California, August 21, 1970 (double vinyl)4. U2, U2 Live: Under a Blood Red Sky (red vinyl)5. Post Malone, The Diamond Collection (clear double vinyl)6. Rilo Kiley, Under the Blacklight (translucent “blacklight” purple vinyl)7. Noah Kahan, Cape Elizabeth (color marbled vinyl)8. Grateful Dead, Filmore West 1969, March 2nd (five vinyl LP box set)9. Coheed and Cambria, Live at the Starland Ballroom (solar flare colored double vinyl)10. Gram Parsons and The Fallen Angels, The Last Roundup: Live From the Bijou Café in Philadelphia, 3/16/73 (double vinyl)11. Jerry Garcia & John Kahn, Pure Jerry: Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium San Rafael, California – February, 28, 1986 (double vinyl)12. Joni Mitchell, Court and Spark: Demos (vinyl)13. CZARFACE, CZARtificial Intelligence (translucent Czarbury orange vinyl)14. The Beach Boys, The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album (green vinyl)15. My Morning Jacket, Happy Holiday! (clear vinyl with “white snow splatters”)16. Faces, Had Me a Real Good Time: Live at the BBC, In Session & In Concert 1971-1973 (vinyl)17. Nas, I Am… The Autobiography (double vinyl)18. The English Beat, I Just Can’t Stop It (double vinyl)19. Willie Nelson, Shotgun Willie (double vinyl)20. Bill Evans / Chuck Israels / Larry Bunker, Tales: Live in Copenhagen (1964) (vinyl)21. Various Artists, Jazz Dispensary: At the Movies (purple marble vinyl)22. Kim Petras, Problematique (apple red vinyl)23. Jonas Brothers, The Family Business (clear double vinyl)24. Soundtrack, Asteroid City (orange double vinyl)25. The Flaming Lips, Live at the Paradise Lounge (pink vinyl)
Top-Selling Record Store Day Black Friday 2023 Exclusive Singles at Independent Record Stores in U.S.Rank, Artist, Title1. Prince and The N.P.G, Gett Off (12-inch vinyl)2. Billy Strings featuring Willie Nelson, California Sober (green 12-inch vinyl)3. Turnstile x BADBADNOTGOOD, Mystery / Alien Love Call, featuring Blood Orange / Underwater Boi (12-inch vinyl)4. Motley Crue, Too Young to Fall In Love (Remix) / Knock em’ Dead Kid / Too Fast for Love (orange/black 12-inch vinyl)5. Cypress Hill, Insane In the Brain (2023 Remix) / Hits From the Bong (2023 Remix) (12-inch vinyl)6. Phoenix, Winter Solstice / Winter Solstice (Braxe+Falcon Remix) (7-inch vinyl)7. Aimee Mann, Dead Eyes / Dead Eyes (demo) (7-inch vinyl)8. Jeff Beck, Midnight Walker Lament, featuring Imelda May / Elegy for Dunkirk (Live), featuring Olivia Safe / Goin’ Down (Live) (12-inch vinyl)9. The Hold Steady, The Death of the Punchline / Radar & Leda (random color 12-inch)10. Waterboys, This Is the Sea (Fast) / The Passenger (10-inch vinyl)
Source: Luminate, for the week ending Nov. 30, 2023.
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Amazon has the Fitbit Inspire 3 on sale as part of a Cyber Monday deal. Regularly $99.95, the Fitbit sale brings the price down to just $69.95 for a limited time.
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This is the cheapest price we’ve spotted online for this Fitbit and its lowest price in 30 days at Amazon. Released last year, the stylish fitness tracker that combines the look of a modern bracelet with the functionality of a smart watch.
Fitbit Inspire 3 Health &-Fitness-Tracker with Stress Management, Workout Intensity, Sleep Tracking, 24/7 Heart Rate & More
$69.95
$99.95
30% off
The Cyber Monday deal gets you the Fitbit Inspire 3 for $69.99 or Fitbit Inspire 6 for $99.95. Both are available in your choice of three colors including black, lilac and morning glow for Fitbit 3 and black, gold and silver for Fitbit 6.
The slim, jewelry-like band keeps track of your steps, heart rate, breathing rate and other exercise metrics, and can even help you estimate your calorie burn, depending on the workout you’re doing. Going on a run? Pair the Fitbit to your phone’s GPS to track your pacing and route.
We also like all the health and wellness features of the Fitbit 3 and Fitbit 6, including the ability to track your sleep and give you a “Sleep Score” in the accompanying Fitbit app. You can also track your daily “Stress Management” levels, and use your watch for guided breathing and mindfulness exercises through the Fitbit app.
Program the fitness tracker’s settings and alerts to set goals for yourself, whether you’re going on a run or hitting the gym. You can also send the Fitbit to push a gentle buzz when you reach your target heart rate zones.
A single charge gets you up to 10 days of battery life. The slim and sleek design, meantime, is a welcome change from all the bulky and chunky smartwatch models on the market.
Fitbit Charge 6 Fitness Tracker with Google apps, Heart Rate on Exercise Equipment, 6-Months Premium Membership Included, GPS & More
$99.95
$159.95
38% off
This is one of the best Fitbit deals online, and the price includes the chic activity tracker, a lithium-ion battery and a six-month free trial to Fitbit Premium, which gets you everything from detailed monitoring metrics to health tips and guided, on-demand workouts.
Regularly $159.95+, this Amazon deal gets you the Fitbit 6 for just $99.95. See full details here.
Want something cheaper? The cheapest Fitbit Cyber Monday deal is at Walmart, where you can get the Fitbit Inspire 2 for $65.12. That’s a nearly $20 discount from its regular price of $83.42. This is a more basic fitness tracker compared to the newer Fitbit but if you just need regular exercise and sleep tracking (along with built-in GPS), this is a great deal to pick up.
For more sales, check out our list of Cyber Monday deals under $20 and a list of retailers and sites to shop for Cyber week.
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Black Friday has come and gone, but Target is being called out after a viral TikTok exposed some alleged sale price shenanigans going on.
Spotted on TMZ, Target has responded to a viral TikTok post of Gen Z’ers targeting Black Friday sale signage only to reveal that the alleged sale price is exactly the same as the product’s regular price, suggesting the retail chain is out here hoodwinking and bamboozling customers.
One video making its rounds on X, formerly known as Twitter, features a woman pulling back the Black Friday deals signage claiming a Samsung TV $649.99 is a sale price only to show it cost the same before the “shopping holiday.”
Target’s Explanation For The Sketchy Signage
A spokesperson for Target responded to the viral posts, suggesting the post is pretty much a nothingburger and the television in question was on sale as part of Target’s early Black Friday deals.
Per TMZ:
A Target rep is addressing the viral “call-out” from TikTokers, telling TMZ … “A recent TikTok video showed a guest questioning if there was a sale on three Samsung TVs that had both a Black Friday sale sign, as well as a sale sign behind it indicating the same price.”
They add, “In fact, the TVs were on sale before Black Friday as part of our early Black Friday sales. We continued to offer those items at the same discount during Black Friday, but updated the signage to reflect the extended timing. “
The rep continues, “In both instances, guests would have saved the same amount, between $20-$80 depending on which TV they purchased. Those discounted prices compared to the regular prices are clearly shown in both sale signs in the video.
And finally, “We know our guests are looking for flexibility when they shop holiday deals, which is why we began Black Friday deals in late October and will continue offering great discounts throughout the holiday season. We also offer a Price Match Guarantee, and will match the price of any item purchased by a guest that is offered at a lower price later in the season.”
Is Target Also Price Gouging With Clothes?
Televisions were not the only thing TikTokers believed they were exposing. They also took the trend to the clothing section in Target and pulled the price sticker back on a pair of pants, revealing the price had gone up from $25 to $30.If you’re a seasoned shopper, you would know this practice to take advantage of the holiday season, especially Black Friday, and other doorbuster sales is not new.
But, let TikTok tell you, it just started.
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