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GameStop Launches Early Black Friday Sales on Games

11/19/2025

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Summary

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GameStop is running early Black Friday sales through November 22, 2025, ahead of the Black Friday event on November 28, 2025.
Discounts apply to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch titles, including NBA 2K26 at $30 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at $40.
Xbox deals are limited, with no exclusive offers noted.
A trade-in event is scheduled for December 6, 2025.
GameStop stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

History

Historical Context

Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, became a major retail event in the U.S. by the 1980s, marking the start of the Christmas shopping season. In 2005, consumers spent approximately $10.1 billion, prompting retailers like Walmart and Best Buy to offer significant discounts. The trend has evolved, with many stores now closing on Thanksgiving Day to prioritize employee welfare, reflecting growing concerns since the early 2010s.

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Story summary

GameStop is running early Black Friday sales through November 22, 2025, ahead of the Black Friday event on November 28, 2025.
Discounts apply to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch titles, including NBA 2K26 at $30 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom at $40.
Xbox deals are limited, with no exclusive offers noted.
A trade-in event is scheduled for December 6, 2025.
GameStop stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

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