Black Friday is nearly upon us and though the event is more associated with America, it does not mean we can’t benefit from it as well. Like the recent Singles Day blowout from multiple retailers just a couple weeks back, there are some spectacular discounts on offer again to the public.
The discount covers a wide variety of products, but we will be specifically honing in on tech and video games for you enthusiasts who have been itching for a drop in price.
Shopee: Impossible $10 deals and cashback vouchers
Shopee was a big part of the 11.11 sales and there is still some fuel left in the tank for them to give out additional discounts. In conjunction with Shopee’s 12.12 Black Friday sale (29 November till 12 December), users can also enjoy free shipping and 10% cashback with no minimum spend.
Here are some star buys you should start adding to cart:
Dell S2319 Monitor: $139 (RRP: $249)
The Dell S2319H monitor’s sleek design – paired with the ultrathin bezels – is a display that fits seamlessly into your home. The 23-inch monitor also supports up to 16.8 million colours to bring you a massive and vivid viewing experience.
Seagate 2TB Backup Plus Slim Portable HDD: $109 (RRP: $189)
Those who are burdened with increasingly limited storage space will also be glad to know that there will be deals for that too.
Seagate’s 2TB Backup Plus Slim portable HDD is now down to $109 from $189, giving you enormous storage space to save your work or cherished items.
COURTS: 20% site-wide discount for IT gadgets, household appliances, and even furniture
You’re gonna need to have a capable TV to experience those new games and what better than with COURTS new Black Friday deals.
Samsung 55-inch Ultra HD 4K Smart QLED TV: $1,899 (RRP: $2,999)
The Samsung 55-inch Ultra HD 4K Smart QLED TV is the perfect candidate to experience your new console and games, built-in with FreeSync VRR technology to give you low input lag, with less tearing and stuttering to enjoy your games.
Of course, games aren’t the only things you can enjoy with this TV, with the Quantum HDR feature providing enhanced clarity and brilliant colours to enjoy other media like movies or TV shows. Move quickly to take advantage of the $1,899 price, discounted down from $2,999.
Sonos Beam Wireless Hi-Fi Soundbar: $549 ($699)
You can pair that with the audio from the Sonos Beam Wireless Hi-Fi Soundbar to really give the full cinematic experience. Play your movies, games, music and even podcasts through the soundbar with ease through the built-in voice control feature. You can find it at $549, down from the original $699.
iPhone 11: $1,899 (RRP: $2,999)
The latest smartphone from Apple has also received a rare discount for their 128GB iPhone 11 (Product) Red edition. There are limited sets available for this offer so be sure to quickly grab one of these before they go!
Use the code ‘BL15’ to take an additional 15% off your total order (exclusion applies). Check out more deals from COURTS here: https://www.courts.com.sg/black-friday-cyber-monday-sale.
Steam: 13,000 games on discount
If you’re more of a PC gamer, the annual Steam sale is another great opportunity to add more games to that increasing backlog.
The Steam Autumn Sale, which runs from 26 November to 3 December, features massive discounts on over 13,000 popular games, featuring old and even newer games.
One such one is the Gears of War games, which has made the leap over to Steam after being only on the Xbox and Microsoft Store for years. Get the newest one in the series, Gears 5, which is now available for half price at $37.45. You can read our review of the game on our site here.
The Resident Evil 2 Remake also has a scarily good discount of 67% and is now going for $28.05. Highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, experience the horror happening in Racoon City and survive to find the truth behind the disaster. The game is highly replayable with two characters and two different scenarios each in their journeys.
If those games aren’t your fancy, you can take a look at the full list of games and discounts on their website here.
Become a pro with discounts on PlayStation Pro bundle!
If you haven’t already gotten Sony’s popular gaming console, now’s the best time to do it. Get straight into the action with two of Sony’s biggest gaming franchises in this PS4 Pro God of War/The Last of Us Remastered Bundle.
The powerful PlayStation 4 Pro system will bring out the best graphical detail as you journey along with Kratos and Atreus in a world steeped in Norse mythology, or with Joel and Ellie in a dangerous world filled with infected Clickers and murderous gangs. Get it at a discounted $539 price, down from the original $619.
You can also get an additional Dualshock controller for future multiplayer madness with your friends at $59.90, discounted from the original $79.90. Both deals can be found at PlayStation Authorised Dealers (PADs), Sony Stores, and major consumer electronics retailers. The full list of PADs can be found here.
Special Black Friday BTO weekend event by Audio House
Audio House is hosting a Black Friday event that features special BTO prices for brands like Bosch, Samsung and Mitsubishi.
Such is the exclusivity of the event that you’ll only be able to participate through RSVP only! Those who are interested can expect instant price reductions when they purchase items like any Samsung TVs or Mitsubishi fridges as well as additional $1,200 vouchers on top.
You can RSVP to the event, which will be held at #01-20/21/22 72 Bendemeer Rd, Singapore 339941, through their website.
Up to half-off your favourite Activision-Blizzard games
Blizzard is aiming to help kickstart your holiday shopping with sales during Black Friday.
Their World of Warcraft series is one of them with the standard and digital deluxe editions of the Battle for Azeroth expansion pack now down in price to S$34.15 (USD$24.99) and S$47.80 (USD$34.99) respectively.
Diablo lll also follows suit and is now priced at S$13.65 (USD$9.99). For their newer games, the latest reimagining of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare that just released now has a 16% discount and is now available for S$68.30 (USD$49.99) for the standard edition.
Sudio: 25% discount off sitewide
Audio brand Sudio is offering a 25% discount on all products through their site.
That means you can get your hands on even more affordable audio gear such as their Tolv R wireless earphones which now goes for $96.75, with features like being sweat-proof and having a long 22-hour battery life.
For headphone people, you may want to check out their Klar Noise Cancelling Headphones, which is also ultra-portable with its folding design. It is now available for $149.25.
Check out the full list of products on their website here.
Run towards these Fitbit discounts!
Though the time for stuffing ourselves full looms upon us this Christmas period, it is important to exercise to keep healthy.
Perhaps an additional reason to keep in shape is these new discounts from Fitbit to further motivate you to hit the gym. Their popular Fitbit Versa Smartwatch is getting an $80 discount to a new price of $238. It features a six-day battery which means you can go on about your exercises without worrying about the battery.
Their fitness tracker, Fitbit Inspire, also has a discount and is down $20 to feature a new price of $98. Now you can get a high-quality tracker at an even more affordable price!
You can view the full list of their Black Friday sale on their website.
SITEX 2019 is for everyone in-between!
If you are more of a person who prefers to see the product firsthand before making a purchase, you can head on over to SITEX 2019 at Singapore Expo Halls 5 and 6 which has a multitude of products with heavy discounts.
Brands such as ViewQwest (Internet), Vivo (Smartphone), MSI (Computers) and more are at the event with their latest products which you can try out and ask questions before deciding whether to buy them.
Additionally, a variety of activities are on show to make your visit as fun as possible! An obstacle course inspired by the newest Jumanji movie releasing soon is one of many seen at the event. You can preview these activities by taking a look at our coverage.
Visuals courtesy of Audio House, Activision-Blizzard, Capcom, COURTS, Fitbit, PlayStation, Samsung, Seagate, Sudio, SITEX, Sonos and Xbox.
