Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is keeping the deal train alive! Check out our hub for the best Cyber Monday PC gaming deals in Australia to see the best bargains going around right now.
While November 25 has officially passed, there's still a bunch of Black Friday PC gaming deals on offer across the web. You can still find discounts on graphics cards, CPUs, gaming headset, gaming keyboards, chairs and much more from a number of retailers. There's still time to pick up a gift for a PC gamer in your life ahead of the holidays or net yourself a well-earned reward for a hard year's work.
Whether you're looking for a loved one or to treat yourself, you don't want to waste your money on a trash product or an awful 'deal'. That's why we'll be heavily curating the deals on this page to make sure you can see where your hard-earned money should go.
Here at PC Gamer we spend our working week testing the latest products to see if they're worthy of our rigs. And the ones we think worthwhile, we tell you about. That's why we do it: you shouldn't have to waste a penny on poorly-made products.
And, at a time with an increased focus on the cost of living in Australia and across the world, it makes sense to save any large purchase for an event such as Black Friday, where every retailer in every corner of the globe will be cutting prices to tempt you into spending your money with them. Whatever you're after, the Black Friday sales event is a great time to bag a bargain. We're making sure to channel our years of expertise into making sure you know what the best deals are and don't have to go trawling though pages of not-actually-deals on Amazon, eBay, MWave, and more.
Where are the best Black Friday PC gaming deals?
- Amazon - deals on anything from RTX 3060 gaming laptops to 4K screens
- Dell - save big on Alienware and Dell PCs and monitors
- Lenovo - savings on Legion gaming laptops and desktops
- Razer - save on Razer gaming laptops
- Microsoft - save on Surface, Xbox, Razer and more
- Secretlab - save up to AU$150 off some of the best gaming chairs
- Mwave - bargains across gaming PCs, hardware and peripherals
- Green Man Gaming - big discounts on PC games
- HP - Black Friday offerings on gaming laptops, PCs and more
- MSI - Big savings on MSI's range of gaming laptops
Black Friday PC games deals
Black Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is now. Check out our hub for the best Cyber Monday PC gaming deals in Australia to see the best prices; see below a few highlights:
PC games tend to get forgotten in the Black Friday rush for hardware and peripherals, but boy does Green Man Gaming have some humdingers. Here's a choice selection. Unless otherwise noted, these are all for standard editions.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey | AU$89.95 AU$19.79
Assassin's Creed Valhalla | AU$89.95 AU$25.53
Back 4 Blood | AU$89.95 AU$24.64
Borderlands 3 | AU$89.95 AU$20.24
Cities: Skylines Deluxe Edition | AU$56.95 AU$14.52
Doom Eternal | AU$54.95 AU$11.81
Grand Theft Auto V: Premium Edition | AU$47.17 AU$21.23
The Quarry | AU$89.95 AU$40.48
Red Dead Redemption 2 | AU$89.95 AU$26.72
Riders Republic | AU$89.95 AU$26.12
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands | AU$89.95 AU$40.03
XCOM 2 | AU$89.95 AU$4.05
Watch Dogs Legion | AU$89.95 AU$19.79
Resident Evil 7 | AU$28.49 AU$9.91
Outlast Trinity | AU$84.85 AU$10.18
This is an extremely pricey piece of kit at RRP, and while AU$5,000 is still a lot to pay for a laptop—even this highly spec'ed—these Aeros really are impressive. Specs listed above aside, it's the UHD+ OLED display that does a lot of talking, especially given the 16 inch display size and ultra-thin bezels. Like the model above, this is pitched as much to creators as to gamers." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Here's AU$1,300 off a special edition MSI, which is really well spec'ed for this price point. An i7-11800H, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD with an RTX 3060Q make this a laptop as well suited for work as for gaming, though it's the 165Hz Mini LED display that does all the talking.
Enjoy AU$600 off this MSI Katana GP66, which offers a 12th Gen i7 CPU and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, combined with a 165Hz QHD IPS screen and lots of connectivity potential. Oh, and it's not too heavy either, weighing in at just 2.38kg. " data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Save AU$700 on this rather swol gaming laptop, which offers a sizeable 17.3 inch IPS screen with a fluid 144Hz refresh rate. It's also rocking a powerful 12th Gen i7-12700H processor with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD. " data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Here's a generous AU$775 off this suave gaming laptop, which really takes the gamer aesthetic to new levels. The Crosshair 15 packs in a Core i7-12700H that puts many desktop CPUs to shame. Add to that an RTX 3060 GPU, 8GB of RAM (upgradeable) and a 1TB SSD and you've got a powerful (and very unique looking) piece of kit." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
What is this, Mac Gamer? No, but this is the office laptop section, and if you're after a productivity lappy that is also an Apple (because I dunno, you prefer that for business stuff) then you might as well have a good ol' look at this. It's AU$252 off in Gold and Space Grey, which is a good chunk discounted for the bargain averse company." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Save nearly a grand on this lovely Lenovo. It's got a powerful Ryzen 7 5800H processor and RTX 3060 graphics, so it'd make an excellent gamer or work machine. It's rugged aluminium construction, 2KG weight and 100% sRGB 2560x1600 screen make this a classy allrounder.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">AMD's Ryzen 5 7600X processor is a great option if you're looking for an affordable current generation CPU without spending big bucks. It's easy to cool, it's power thrifty and just $399, it's well over $100 cheaper than it was just a month back. It'll let you divert your gaming dollars towards a high end graphics card, which the 7600X will drive with ease.
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This affordable AMD CPU comes with strong integrated graphics, making it a compelling option if you play older games or those that don't require a powerful and expensive graphics card. Its six cores offer decent general purpose performance, it sips power, and it comes with a bundled cooler too.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">This PNY RTX 3060 at $469 delivers a lot of gaming performance for your buck. It's a good option for use with a high refresh rate 1080p screen, but it'll happily run games at higher resolutions too, especially if you enable DLSS.
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This is the cheapest RTX 3070 we've seen. If you’re looking for a capable graphics card to game at 1440p with high frame rates, it's an excellent option, especially if you enable DLSS.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">We might want a shiny new RTX 4090, but at over $3k, that's an instant pass for most. This GTX 1660 Super is a far more worldly option at $329. It's a good card for 1080p gaming and it might offer a surprising bump in performance if you're upgrading from a card from a few years back.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">This affordable Full HD IPS 24 incher offers a very good gaming spec at under $300. It's got a 165Hz refresh rate and a response time as low as 0.5ms. It'd make a good bedroom option too." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Prism isn't the best known brand going, but under review they tick a lot of the right boxes. This XQ340 is astonishing value for this price: it's a WQHD, 34 inch curved affair with a 165Hz refresh rate, and considering its usual RRP, this is a resoundingly steep discount on a monitor with those specs. Make sure to apply the $520 voucher to get the low price at checkout." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This panel is among our reviews thanks to this rave review by us and is at the top of our list of the best gaming monitors. It's a highly recommended screen with some of the best specs you're likely to find on an ultrawide of this size, with a 175Hz refresh rate and G-Sync Ultimate to book." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
A cool AU$150 off this 4K / 144Hz gaming monitor, offering a generous screen real estate of 31.5 inches. This IPS affair has a 1ms response time, 10-bit HDR, built-in KVM, and a nicely pared back approach to design. It'll also swivel horizontally at 30 degrees, with 130mm height adjustment." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
It's ultrawide, it's curved, but most importantly, it boasts a brilliant 200Hz refresh rate. If you want to dip your toe (or immerse your whole foot—why not?) into 21:9 gaming, you'd do well to investigate this display, which also boasts FreeSync Premium, HDR, and a 1ms response time." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
A decent AU$250 discount on this otherwise quite pricey Predator affair, which boasts a QHD resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and G-Sync compatibility on an IPS panel. You're paying for the size here: 31.5 inches of QHD is quite a good deal at this price." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Formerly AU$1,599 a few days ago, this increased "discount" is still an alright deal if you're in the market for this model in particular. It's a sizable 38 inch gaming monitor: a 3,840x1,600 ultrawide affair with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and HDR600 support. It's pitched to creators, but the specs will hold you in good stead in-game." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
What this display lacks in size it makes up for with smoothness: 240 flippin' Hz is on offer here, with a 1ms reponse time, and G-Sync and FreeSync support. It's a 1080p affair, so silky motion is really the priority here, and will appeal to competitive gamers. This AU$300 discount certainly sweetens the deal." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Here's an undeniably substantial AU$2,000 discount on what our sibling site TechRadar considers one of the very best TVs on the market. It ain't a gaming monitor obviously, but its OLED display and HDR support will hold you in good stead if you're a couch PC gamer, not to mention NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, AMD FreeSync Premium and variable refresh rate support making this one of the better gaming TVs money can buy." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This is a great price for WD's excellent 1TB SN850X SSD (via Amazon US), even more so considering this is the version that includes a heatsink. It's PS5 compatible, and whether you use it with a PS5 or a PC, you'll be getting one of the fastest drives on the market.
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4TB SSD's are cheaper than ever, and this Crucial MX500 is one of the best ones at just $433 from Amazon UK. It's a great option for speeding up an old laptop or using it to hold an ever growing game library.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">The Samsung 980 Pro is still an excellent SSD, and at this price it's at least $50 cheaper than you'll find it for elsewhere. The 2TB version is just right for holding an OS and a bunch of games. This version includes a heatsink, so it's ideal for motherboards without integrated heatsinks. It's PS5 compatible too.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">If you don't need the heatsink, you'll save even more on this version of the Samsung 980 Pro. It's just $299 over at Mwave. Load up your OS and a bunch of games or add some speed and capacity to your laptop. Note that this version isn't PS5 compatible though.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">It's tough to find a 4TB SATA SSD at this price, let alone an NVMe one. This Crucial 4TB PCIe 3.0 is a great option for a secondary drive or storing a big game library. It won't set speed records but at this price you won't find better." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
The Secretlab Titan 2020 is still an excellent gaming chair. It's a long time favourite of ours, being supremely comfortable and well built. This version adds the feeling of luxury that only comes from genuine leather. A saving of $330 makes this a great deal." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD","amountWas":"","amount":""}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This is our pick for the best gaming chair, and you'll know why once you sit in it. Or read our review. As for this specific design, it's one of the more understated of the lot. It's not as sensual to the touch as the Softweave fabric choice, but still boasts immaculately upholstered, premium quality Neo Hybrid Leatherette, and of course fantastic ergonomics. The full price can be a bit deceiving on Secretlab chairs, as we rarely ever see it, but this is still a good deal on a great chair." data-widget-price="{"currency":"AUD","amountWas":"759","amount":"724"}" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
The QuadCast S is among our favourite microphones for gaming and streaming, chiefly for its lavish RGB stylings. Of course, the thing has to work well as a mic as well, and the QuadCast S excels in that important area too. It's easy to use, has a touch-sensitive mute button, built-in shock mount, and 20Hz-20kHz frequency response. This AU$91 discount is good, and relatively rare." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
The Elgato Wave:3 is a well built cardioid mic that's great for streamers. It received a positive review over at our sister site Tom's Hardware. And with a 30% Black Friday discount, it's even better." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This is our favourite cheap gaming mouse, and now it's even cheaper to the tune of at least 50%. The white variety linked above is AU$35, but if you can cope with (or love!) the blue variety, that's the cheapest at AU$28. Black and lilac colours are both AU$37, if you're feeling plush and fancy." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Well well, if it isn't our very favourite gaming mouse with a 69% (nice) discount! We praise this unit for its superior sensor, brilliant shape, and support for all the many and various hand sizes out there. You're saving a huge AU$96.95 on this one, so if you're in the market for a mouse this is a brilliant steal." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
For our money this is the best wireless and lightweight gaming mouse, according to our list of the best gaming mice. Its pros include its weight (only 63 grams!) comfort and accurate CPI sensor. There's no DPI switch though, and it only comes in a right-handed variant at the moment. The price above is for the black version; if you want the white it'll cost you AU$5 more." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
We saw this one dip under AU$40 clams, but AU$59 is still decent value for a quality, Razer-branded gaming mouse. This is the company's lightest gaming mouse, both in terms of weight, and also thanks to its pretty RGB stylings. It's a corded affair with six programmable buttons and a 8500 DPI optical sensor." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
It might not have all the bells and whistles of a $100+ mouse, but it's got the important ones and at just 19 bucks over at Mwave, the Cooler Master CM110 is an absolute steal. It's got 3-zone RGB, adjustable DPI optical sensor and six buttons. Did we mention it's $19?
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">This slab is our favourite wireless gaming keyboard, with its lag-free wireless, brilliant battery life, and low-profile mechanical switches. As per usual with Logitech gear it's a tastefully understated piece of gear, though that's not to say it can't be awash in hectic RGB stylings, if you want it to be. This AU$148 discount makes now an opportune time to grab one, though obviously it still ain't an impulse buy." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This 65% Asus keyboard is a great option if you're looking to enjoy the benefits of a wireless mechanical keyboard with a desk space saving compact size. It's got Cherry MX Brown switches, RGB lighting and a customizable touch panel on the side. Oh, did we mention that it's half price over at Mwave?
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">Under AU$50 for this RGBified membrane keyboard verges on nonsensical, but here it is. The original (ie, not the "V2") version of this keyboard is the best membrane gaming keyboard for our money, and while you should go in aware that this ain't a mechanical affair (it's membrane, natch) if you've been holding out to grab one, now is verily the time." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
If you're after a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard from a trusted brand in gaming peripherals, this Alloy Origins Core is well-worth consideration—especially with AU$48 off the usual price. This one is an HX red switch affair with the obligatory RGB stylings, a robust aluminium body, and memory enough to store three custom-designed profiles." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This is exactly the kind of chaos we like to see during Black Friday: AU$189.95 (or 63%) off this tenkeyless mechanical gaming keyboard, which we scored an impressive 88 / 100 upon release last year. This one was considered "very pricey" by us, but not anymore! Grab it now if you're in the market. Listed above is the green switch model; for yellow, that'll cost you a whole extra buck." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Move beyond the limitations of a controller with this heavily discounted Logitech racing kit. It's built to last too with a hand-stitched leather wheel cover and polished metal pedals. You can use it on PC or Xbox.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">If you're getting serious about your streaming, the Elgato Stream Deck Mk.2 was described by our sister site TechRadar as a 'Truly essential piece of kit'. It's a fantastic way to customize your streams and its easy to integrate with popular software.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">This isn't a discount per se, but for a limited time you can get some Amazon credit—and a substantial amount too—with every purchase of the Meta Quest 2. That means an additional credit of AU$150 on the 128GB Quest 2 and AU$200 on the 256GB Quest 2 for shopping on Amazon, which can be used to purchase products "sold by Amazon AU". " data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
Are you planning on buying a big graphics card? You'll need a case to hold it and keep it cool. This Cooler Master case includes dual 200mm intake fans which is perfect for a hot running year 2023 system. A well built white case with ARGB always looks good too, and right now it's 25% off at Mwave.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">While you'd be mad to buy this at RRP—it's been around the AU$65-$75 mark on Amazon for yonks—this is now a very impressive price for a very impressive wired headset. As far as the BlackShark range goes, this V2 X is on the cheap side: it's a wired over ear affair, and unlike its more expensive sibling, doesn't have its own USB sound card, nor is its mic detachable. " data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This makes an appearance on our list of the best steering wheels for PC, where we praise its great pedal set, fantastic force feedback, and robust construction. It's not the cheapest on the market—and the cheaper G29 or G920 might do you just fine—but this is a classy racing wheel, all the more attractive with a AU$239.07 discount." data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">
This Aorus DDR5 memory is amazingly cheap compared to what a similar DDR5 set cost a few months back. It's a low voltage and widely compatible kit. With 32GB in your new AMD or Intel system, you won't need to upgrade for a while either.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">Ditch that old ISP router and upgrade to this Asus Wi-Fi 6 one for just $89. If you've noticed your Wi-Fi lagging or dropping out in your home, especially when many devices are connected, the chances are it's because of an old or under spec router. This Asus will help with that.
" data-widget-type="deal" data-render-type="editorial">When is Black Friday 2022 in Australia?
Black Friday 2022 is on November 25 this year and will effectively last through until Cyber Monday on November 28.
Though, in reality, Black Friday is now a month-long event running pretty much throughout the entirety of November.
What deals can I expect on Black Friday 2022?
If there's one thing we've learned from Amazon Prime Day this year, it's that it looks like graphics card deals are back on the menu, boys. Despite the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 cards launching ahead of Black Friday, there will still be a lot of old stock left on the shelves come the big day and into Cyber Monday.
But that doesn't mean every GPU deal is going to be a good one. We've seen a bunch of discounted RTX 3090 Ti cards recently, but even with heavy discounted prices, they're not cheap enough to make sense in a world where the RTX 4090 has made the ultra-enthusiast GPU market a one card deal.
Your best bet is in the mid-range or budget end of the graphics card spectrum. It's going to be a long while before we see new, genuinely affordable GPUs arrive, so if you're not in the market for some super-expensive slab of graphics silicon, there could well be some great deals. Honestly, the best deals are likely to be on AMD cards if past experience is anything to go by, but Nvidia will also be under some pressure to ship its more mainstream GPUs, too.
It's also worth noting you will be able to find all these cards in either a pre-built gaming PC or last-gen GPUs in a new gaming laptop, and that's arguably where the best deals for gaming upgrades will happen.
With the launch of new Intel and AMD processors, the last-gen chips could be cheaper too, in order to clear older stock from the inventory of retailers. That's good news, because the Intel 12th Gen, and AMD Ryzen 5000-series chips are all still great gaming CPUs. With an imminent price correction on memory expected soon, we might see some other component deals, as well.
DDR5 has also started dropping in price now that AMD is supporting it as well, and there seems to have been a glut of great SSDs deals.
Screens are another regularly discounted commodity around Black Friday, and we doubt this year will be any different. This means both the best gaming monitors and the best TVs for gaming could get some tasty deals, too.
And there will always be gaming mice and keyboards on sale come Black Friday too, so they're worth taking a look at. It's a great time of year to treat your butt to a quality gaming chair as well, which tend to enjoy some healthy price cuts this time of year.
What should I avoid buying on Black Friday 2022?
Anything you don't need. It's distressingly easy to be duped into dropping cash on something just because there's a hefty discount attached to it… even though you have absolutely no use for it.
If you're considering making a purchase around Black Friday, have a plan of attack. That probably sounds needlessly aggressive, but you need to know what you actually want to buy first or you'll end up with no end of crap. Cheap crap, maybe, but crap nonetheless.
Do some research on the products you'd like to pick up in the sales (we offer detailed hardware buying guides), and maybe some alternatives in case those don't pop up. Set yourself a strict budget too.
Products like graphics cards and processors have obvious tiers (though the different companies work damned hard to make product names as confusing as possible), and SSDs have rated speeds, but for peripherals, it's tougher to tell from the specs whether they're worth the money. Checking for reviews, from such luminaries as ourselves, should guide you on your way.
What should I avoid buying on Black Friday 2022?
Anything you don't need. It's distressingly easy to be duped into dropping cash on something just because there's a hefty discount attached to it… even though you have absolutely no use for it.
If you're considering making a purchase around Black Friday, have a plan of attack. That probably sounds needlessly aggressive, but you need to know what you actually want to buy first or you'll end up with no end of crap. Cheap crap, maybe, but crap nonetheless.
Do some research on the products you'd like to pick up in the sales (we offer detailed hardware buying guides), and maybe some alternatives in case those don't pop up. Set yourself a strict budget too.
Products like graphics cards and processors have obvious tiers (though the different companies work damned hard to make product names as confusing as possible), and SSDs have rated speeds, but for peripherals, it's tougher to tell from the specs whether they're worth the money. Checking for reviews, from such luminaries as ourselves, should guide you on your way.
