Cyber Monday 2019 is here and there are still bags of console bargains to be had, with impressive discounts on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Playstation 4 from a range of retailers.

The huge shopping event is also great for finding deals on games for every type of console.

The main retailers offering gaming deals this Black Friday are GAME, Argos, Amazon, John Lewis & Partners and AO.

With so many offers around during the mammoth shopping event, we've done the hard work for you by sourcing the best deals around on consoles, games and bundles.

Below is our hand selected roundup of offers, which we'll be updating constantly during the Black Friday sale.

Our IndyBest team has hand-picked every deal featured here. We may earn some commission from the links in this article, but our selections have been made independently and without bias. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.​​

Best Black Friday console deals

Nintendo

Nintendo Switch & Pokemon Shield Bundle – was £315.99, now £309, Currys PC World

Nintendo Switch Lite - Yellow – was £199, now £179.99, Smyths Toys

Nintendo Switch Lite - Zacian & Zamazenta Edition – was £199.99, now £179.99, Smyths Toys

Nintendo Switch Lite - Yellow – was £198.02, now £179, Amazon

Nintendo Switch Console - Grey – was £314.98, now £289, Game

Nintendo Switch Lite Turquoise with Pokemon Sword – was £238.99, now £229, Game

Xbox

Xbox One X Gears 5 Limited Edition bundle (1TB) – was £408.99, now £299.99, Amazon

Microsoft Xbox One X Console, 1TB, with Wireless Controller and Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions Bundle – was £439.99, now £299, John Lewis & Partners

Xbox One X 1TB with Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order with Optional Extras – was £449.99, now £299.99, Very

Xbox One X 1TB Forza Horizon 4 and Lego Speed Champions Bundle with Optional Extras – was £379.99, now £299.99, Very

Xbox One S 1TB with FIFA 20, Forza Horizon 3, Sea Of Thieves, Minecraft (Digital Downloads) & 1 Month Xbox Live Gold – was £299, now £269, AO

Xbox One X 1TB with Forza Horizon 4 with Lego Speed Champions Add On, 1 Month Game pass and 1 Month Xbox Live Gold – was £449, now £299, AO

Xbox One S 1TB with Forza Horizon 4, LEGO Expansion, Need for Speed Heat, Fallout 76 and NOW TV – was £326.97, now £284, Game

Xbox One X 1TB Console and Gears 5 Bundle – was £449.99, now £304.99, Argos

Xbox One S 1TB All Digital Console Fortnite & 2 Game Bundle – was £199.99, now £129.99, Argos

Xbox One S All-Digital Edition with Minecraft, Forza Horizon 3, Sea of Thieves & Xbox LIVE Gold Subscription – was £199, now £129, Currys PC World

Xbox One S with Dual Wireless Controllers, 1 TB – was £249, now £179, Currys PC World

Playstation

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 Pro Bundle (PS4) – was £329.85, now £299, Amazon

PS4 500GB + FIFA 20 – was £249, now £199, AO

PlayStation 4 500GB with Call of Duty Modern Warfare (2019) - Black – was £249, now £199, AO

Fifa 20 PS4 Pro 1TB Bundle (PS4) – was £326.07, now £299.99, Amazon

PlayStation 4 with Fortnite Neo Versa & Two Wireless Controllers – was £249, now £199, Currys PC World

PS4 Pro FIFA 20 Bundle with Optional Extras – was £349.99, now £299.99, Very

PS4 Pro 1TB with Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 with Optional Extras – was £349.99, now £299.99, Very

PS4 4 Pro 1TB with Red Dead Redemption 2 Console Bundle with Optional Extras – was £399.99, now £299.99, Very

PS4 Pro Bundle with Limited Edition Death Stranding – was £379, now £329.99, Game

PS4 4 Pro 1TB Fortnite Neo Versa Bundle with Spider-Man and NOW TV – was £339.98, now £299, Game

Sony PlayStation VR MegaPack 2 – was £299, now £209, Currys PC World

PlayStation VR Starter Pack – was £259.99, now £179.99, Smyths Toys

Sega

Sega Mega Drive Mini Retro Console – was £69.99, now £59.99, Argos

SEGA Mega Drive Mini (Electronic Games) – was £63.99, now now £59.99, Amazon

SEGA Mega Drive Mini – was £69.99, now £59.99, Smyths Toys

Game deals

Nintendo Switch

FIFA 20 Legacy Edition – was £45.99, now £38.99, Argos

The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Complete Edition (Nintendo Switch) – was £44.82, now £34.99, Amazon

Luigi's Mansion 3 – was £44.99, now £36.99, Currys PC World

Just Dance 2020 (Nintendo Switch) – was £38.84, now £28.67, Amazon

The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening – was £49.99, now £36.99, Currys PC World

LEGO Incredibles (Nintendo Switch) – was £42.99, now £24.99, Very

Just Dance 2019 (Nintendo Switch) – was £29.99, now £22.49, Amazon

Xbox

Fifa 20 – was £49.99, now £38.99, Argos

F1 2019 – was £44.99, now £24.99, Argos

Overwatch Legendary Edition – was £24.95, now £15.98, Amazon

Ghost Recon Breakpoint – was £49.99, now £24.99, Very

The Outer Worlds – was £42.99, now £34.99, Amazon

Borderlands 3 with 5 Gold Keys DLC – was £49.99, now £34.99, Amazon

LEGO Incredibles – was £42.99, now £17.99, Very

Fifa 20 – was £47.99, now £37.99, Currys PC World

Code Vein – was £46.99, now £34.99, Argos

Forza Horizon 4 – was £37.99, now £14.99, Currys PC World

Red Dead Redemption 2 – was £47.99, now £24.99, Very

Far Cry 5 – was £44.99, now £16.99, Very

Playstation 4

FIfa 20 – was £49.99, now £38.99, Argos

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – was £24.99, now £11.99, Amazon

Assassins Creed Odyssey – was £49.99, now £18.99, Very

Red Dead Redemption 2 – was £47.99, now £24.99, Very

Overwatch Legendary Edition – was £29.99, now £12.99, Argos

Anthem – was £29.99, now £4.97, Currys PC World

Crazy Machines – was £39, now £19, AO

Code Vein – was £46.99, now £34.99, Argos

Ghost Recon Breakpoint – was £49.99, now £24.99, Very

Apex Construct – was £19, now £9, AO

Smash Hit Plunder – was £20, now £9, AO

Marvel’s Spider-Man – was £29.99, now £13.99, Currys PC World

How to get the best Cyber Monday deals

The key to making the most of this annual event is not getting sucked into deals that look too good to be true. Instead, do your homework and come up with a list of products you’re actually interested in. That way, you won’t buy lots of pointless things.

Then shop around for the best price, and make sure you know the actual RRP of the product, so you’ll know a good deal when you see one.

To find the original price of a product, use PriceSpy or CamelCamelCamel – the latter is especially useful for Amazon.

Finally, be sure to check back in closer to Black Friday where the IndyBest team will be hand-selecting the best deals from a range of retailers. If you can’t wait that long, read our other Black Friday guides right now.

How to choose the right console for you

The Independent’s technology editor, and avid gamer, Andrew Griffin has weighed in to explain the major differences, and help you choose the most suitable console for you.

Nintendo Switch v The Rest

“To get this out the way: the Switch is an entirely different proposition, but one that’s not worth ruling out.

“The games are incredible, the console is packed with fun, and Nintendo have pulled out a stroke of genius all around. It has its downsides – the graphics and performance are nowhere near as futuristic and powerful as the other bigger consoles – but that’s what you get for it all fitting in a box you can throw in your bag and play on the move. This year, there’s also the Switch Lite: a cheaper and lighter version that can be carried around, and will suit anyone on a budget, with limited space or who never wants to play it on their TV anyway.

“Ultimately, you’re probably not deciding between a Switch and other consoles; but if you’re deciding whether to buy a Switch, then you should.

“Instead, this guide is about whether you should buy an Xbox or a PlayStation, and which of those you should buy. Here’s everything you should think about.”

Console exclusives

“First, have a look at the various console exclusives that each platform has. If you want to play any of the Halo games, for instance, you’re going to want to get an Xbox; if you’re really into Death Stranding, then you’ll need a PlayStation. But remember that almost every big game comes out for both consoles, so unless there’s something you’re especially keen on then that might not necessarily sway your decision.”

Special features

“Second, think about exclusive features and products. The PlayStation for instance has virtual reality features, and good ones; the Xbox hasn’t got round to that yet. On the other hand, the Xbox allows you to play games on the PC, too, and the Kinect is still clinging on. But ultimately this comes down to VR – if you’re interested in getting your hands on a headset as soon as possible, the PlayStation wins out.”

What are you used to?

“Third, have a think about the different controllers, and what you’re used to. This, in my opinion, is the big thing that’s underappreciated about the differences between the Xbox and the PlayStation – which is strange when you consider that it’s the thing that’s most obviously different, about something that sits in your hands the entire time you’re playing.

“The Xbox controller is bigger, tougher and more comfortable; the PlayStation one is smaller and some people find it to be a little more agile. This ultimately comes down to what you’re used to, so if you’ve played one console through all previous generations then it might be worth sticking with what you know.”

Branding and design

“And last of all comes the woolliest of all considerations – but the one that will probably make a difference. Think about the branding, design and look of the consoles, both hardware and software. From the outside, the PlayStation is a little less sleek, all tumbling lines and curves; the Xbox is significantly more square and a little more contemporary. Once you boot it up, the PlayStation is more of a swirl of colour and beeps; the Xbox is a little more practical and down-to-earth.”

X/Pro vs normal

“Both the Xbox and PS4 now have more expensive versions: the Xbox One X and the PS4 Pro. You pay more for them but you also get better performance, which allows for graphic improvements, 4K gaming and faster loading speeds. Whether to get one really depends entirely on whether you have the money to spend and the desire to spend it; you’ll basically get the same thing both ways, but your experience will be cosmetically improved for more money.​”

Read more on Cyber Monday 2019

How to get the best Black Friday deals this year – When the sale starts, how to get the best savings and which brands are taking part

Best Amazon Black Friday deals – Last year the online retailer’s Black Friday sale was over a week long, here’s our guide on how to get prepared and our deal predictions

Best Argos, Currys PC World and John Lewis & Partners Black Friday deals – Three big contenders in the sale, these retailers will be slashing prices off a range of products

Best Apple Black Friday deals – The tech giant is notorious for not participating in Black Friday, so how can you find deals on Apple products? Find out in our

Best Black Friday laptop deals – Looking for a new laptop but unsure where to start? The Independent’s tech critic David Phelan has shared some advice on what to look out for before the big sale

Best Black Friday kids’ toys and gifts deals – From Star Wars Lego to Amazon fire tablets, here’s our predictions for the biggest discounts this year

Best furniture Black Friday deals – There’s no need to wait until the January sale to bag a bargain sofa, here’s our predictions on the best furniture discounts

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