It seems unbelievable, but Black Friday stopped being a “Friday” and became a kind of marathon that lasts almost an entire month, combining with the now famous 11 against 11.
We’ve been seeing different types of discounts on almost any type of product for weeks now, but there’s one universal truth: Many people, by tradition or hope, are still waiting for the official Black Friday to get their card and take the step, and that day is today.
It’s a valid strategy, yes, but it has its risks. The stock is not infinite and the best bargains often have wings. In truth, If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll have seen that several interesting bargains have already put up the “sold out” sign. before even getting to the big day.
Still, not all is lost. There’s still a lot of fabric to cut, and there are plenty of opportunities in technology and leisure that are worthwhile, as long as you’re quick and clear about what you’re looking for.
Price war for consoles with PS5 Pro and Switch 2 as protagonists
If we talk about consoles and video games, this year we are experiencing a historical anomaly. Normally, companies keep their best cards, but this time they decided to break the deck.
Sony, for example, has lowered the price of its new PS5 Pro for the first time to 699 euros, a value that, although high, is much more digestible than its initial price and that includes all the power necessary to move games like the future GTA VI without breaking a sweat.
But the real madness is in the standard and digital models, which with coupons in stores like AliExpress can be found for around 300 and 400 euros respectively.
Nintendo isn’t far behind either; see packs of the recently launched Switch 2 with games like Mario Kart World any Pokémon ZA Legends Below 430 euros is something we didn’t expect to see so soon. It’s the perfect time to renew your hardware.
And as for games, things don’t slow down. Titles that have just been released, such as Yotei’s Ghost or the addictive Hades 2they have discounts that make them almost half price if you know where to look and apply the right codes. It is, without a doubt, the best time of year to fill your digital or physical bookshelf. and guarantee hours of addiction throughout Christmas and beyond.
Movistar, SkyShowtime and more
Moving to the living room, multimedia entertainment is also experiencing its golden age in these offerings.
Streaming platforms and the devices to enjoy them are the silent protagonists. Amazon returned to the table with its Fire TV Stickwhich have dropped in price again in all their versions, although the 4K model for less than 30 euros is undoubtedly the best of all today.
And speaking of TVs, the OLED market is booming. Seeing a 55-inch Philips OLED for 699 euros is one of those opportunities that justify changing your TV even if yours continues to work.
Furthermore, streaming platforms have gone all out this year, especially one: Movistar Plus+, which offers a monthly subscription for just 1 euro, an undoubtedly historic occasion.
Last but not least, there is that entire ecosystem of peripherals that surrounds the games and that makes the difference between playing comfortably or ending up with back pain.
Gaming chairs, those modern thrones, are seriously discounted from brands like Corsair, allowing you to access high-end ergonomic models for the price of a basic large-area office chair.
But there are not only digital games, as there are many LEGO and board games that allow you to continue having fun and disconnecting from everything and everyone, with franchises such as The Lord of the Rings becoming stronger with Barad-Dur’s LEGO, or HeroQuest with discounts on several versions.