Black Friday 2024 live: £50 off Dyson supersonic, PlayStation discounts and more

The Xbox Series X has also received a price cut ahead of the Black Friday sale, albeit a small one. I’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals on the Xbox in my article below. There are also discounts on the wireless controller and internal storage cards, as well as games such as FC 25 and Death Stranding.

While it’s not the cheapest price I’ve seen the Xbox Series S fall to, Amazon’s currently the only retailer with a discount on the Xbox Series S right now.

Xbox Series S: Was £249.99, now £229.38, Amazon.co.uk

Already good value, the Xbox Series S is a more compact console than the beefier Xbox Series X. They have the same CPU, but the Series X has a more powerful GPU. They can both play next-gen games, however.

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I absolutely love Philips Hue lightbulbs, but they aren’t the cheapest things in the world. You can change the colour of the bulbs, set schedules for when they turn on and even wake you up gently in the morning. They’re also Alexa compatible – so you don’t actually have to leave the bed if you want to turn on or off the light. Win.

Philips Hue LED colour-changing lightbulbs, pack of three: Was £129, now £89, Johlewis.com

With this John Lewis saving, you get three bulbs for just £89 – a huge discount on the pricey smart lighting system.

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If you’re fed up of smartwatches dying on you, the Oura Ring 3 might be your new favourite companion. A smart ring that can do almost everything a smartwatch can do (except tell the time), it’s one of my favourite wearables and is currently discounted to its lowest-ever price.

Oura Ring 3: Was £349, now £249, Amazon.co.uk

The Oura smart ring tracks your sleep, activity, stress, heart rate and more. When wellbeing writer Kat reviewed the ring, she particularly liked the sleep features: “The recommended bedtime was a bit like that best friend who’s always looking out for you – it did give me an extra push to put my phone down and go to sleep.” The ring comes in six colourways, including silver, gold, brushed titanium and rose gold.

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Gamers, if you’re looking for Black Friday discounts, you won’t find any at Steam. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any discounts, however.

Steam runs what it calls an “autumn sale”, during which it slashes the price on thousands of games. The event starts on 21 November this year and ends just before Black Friday, on 28 November. If you’re more of a console gamer, or don’t mind buying games elsewhere, have a read of Steve’s guide to the best gaming deals below:

Unlike other fashion brands (think Asos and Mango), Zara usually waits until the eve of Black Friday to kick off its Black Friday sale. If you’re hunting for deals in the run-up, make sure the brand’s special prices section is on your radar. The brand sells clothing at reduced prices in this section year-round. Case in point: this lovely tote bag.

Zara buckle tote bag: Was £35.99, now £22.99, Zara.com

Reduced by nearly 40 per cent, this premium-looking bag is a steal at less than £25. Distinguished by a “ludicrously capacious” silhouette, the bag features both top handles and shoulder straps for extra versatility when carrying. Plus, there’s a removable inner bag and buckle fastening to keep valuables secure. The perfect tote for the office commute, there’s plenty of room for your laptop, book, umbrella and more. Owing to the autumnal brown finish, it will go with just about every look.

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If there’s anything you need to know about iPhone deals, then it’s probably the fact that discounts on the latest model are practically non-existent until the following year after its release, when it receives a small price cut at third-party retailers. That’s why I was gobsmacked to find a £20 discount on the handset at Giffgaff.

Apple iPhone 16: Was £799, now £779, Giffgaff.com

You can currently save £20 on the iPhone 16, which usually costs £799, at Giffgaff. Just buy a £10 plan with Giffgaff to take advantage of the offer, then just cancel or change as soon as you’ve paid. This trick gets you the handset for a cheaper price. This year’s base iPhone 16 gets the new A18 chip rather than using the chip from last year’s Pro phones, giving it speedy all-round performance.

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The Charlotte Tilbury Black Friday sale is officially live! The brand is continuing to slash prices on all its top products between now and Black Friday, and Lucy’s got all the details. She’s spotted this saving on a tried and tested soft radiance kit.

Charlotte Tilbury soft radiance kit: Was £105, now £89.25, Charlottetilbury.com

Lucy says that if you prefer subtle coverage, then the Hollywood flawless filter is just the ticket for you – it sits between a foundation and a primer. In her review, she found that the “feather-light” formula lets “her real skin shine through while concealing any sun spots or redness, and delivering a serious glow”. But this kit also comes with the brand’s concealer and the airbrush flawless foundation, both of which are hero products that are worth investing in, especially when they’re so heavily reduced.

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While Jo Malone hasn’t kicked off its Black Friday sale just yet, there are already plenty of perfume deals to be scooped up this Black Friday. The Independent’s beauty writer Lucy Smith has been sourcing the best in her article below. The standout deal right now is from Sephora.

Dior J’adore eau de parfum, 50ml: Was £104, now £82.45, Sephora.co.uk

Included in beauty writer Lauren’s round-up of the best fragrances for women, this is a classic Dior scent described as being “timeless”. The perfume combines floral notes of ylang-ylang, damask rose essence and jasmine sambac. “It’s soft, sweet and typically feminine yet not overpowering in any way,” she wrote in her review. As it’s an eau de parfum, only a few spritzes are needed, which means this discounted bottle should last you a while.

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More perfume deals in Lucy’s article below:

If you’re looking to elevate the sound of your TV this Black Friday, you’re going to want to invest in a soundbar. My favourite all-in-one soundbars are from Sonos, and right now Amazon has slashed the price of the Sonos Beam.

Sonos Beam, gen 2: Was £449, now £379.99, Amazon.co.uk

I absolutely adored the Sonos Beam gen 2 when I reviewed it a couple years ago. In my review, I said that it was “an excellent compact soundbar that sweeps the floor with its competition”, adding that the “virtual Dolby Atmos just gives this whole speaker system more depth, more warmth and a bigger soundscape”. Now with £70 off, it’s even more affordable.

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