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Black Friday 2011 deals: Apple, Sony, Amazon, Target, Xbox Live, and more

Do you love deals? Do you love shopping? Do you love Friday? Do you love the color black? If you answered yes to any or all of those questions — even if it's just the one about a color — then we've got a treat for you. That's right, it's The Verge annual Black Friday superguide to knock-down, drag-out deals! It's that time of the year when people literally trample each other to death to get the lowest prices on consumer goods, and we want to be sure that you're well equipped for the nerve-shattering hell-ride that is Black Friday 2011. We've compiled the best deals and the best retailers to find them at in the StoryStream below (and we'll add more as we find them). So grab some popcorn, order a double espresso, and let yourself be taken on a ride through psychotic consumerism at its finest!P.S. Be kind to each other out there. You don't have to kill to get a good deal... but it helps.

  • Bryan Bishop

    Nov 26, 2011

    Bryan Bishop

    Black Friday 2011 digital download deals

    Braved the shopping madness this morning and still left wanting on the software front? We've got you covered with an assortment of digital download deals, no matter what your platform of choice. Warm up that Wi-Fi connection and read on!

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  • Sean Hollister

    Nov 26, 2011

    Sean Hollister

    Black Friday 2011 extra deals around the web: laptops, cameras, SSDs, and more

    Web deals black friday
    Web deals black friday

    We've already given you sixteen pages of Black Friday deals, but you've still come back for more. Good! We've been sifting the web all day, and we found a few extra diamonds in the rough. 

    We'll be adding more deals to this list as we spot them!

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  • T.C. Sottek

    Nov 25, 2011

    T.C. Sottek

    Dell Black Friday 2011 deals

    dell exploding
    dell exploding

    Dell might be best known for its wide range of PC hardware, but it's also a purveyor of other consumer electronics, and the company has its own little Black Friday sale with some juicy deals. Check out some of the most attractive Dell deals below.

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  • Dieter Bohn

    Nov 25, 2011

    Dieter Bohn

    Newegg Black Friday 2011 deals

    Newegg logo 600
    Newegg logo 600

    Newegg has been running a "Black November" promotion all month, but with Black Friday the online retailer has added even more deals. Newegg is hitting some agressive price points with a large swath of computer components, but it looks like many of the best deals have sold out within minutes of going live in typical "door buster" Black Friday style. Still, you can wade through to find plenty of deals at www.newegg.com/BlackFriday, and check out some of the best below.

    GAMING

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  • Thomas Houston

    Nov 24, 2011

    Thomas Houston

    Microsoft Store Black Friday 2011 deals

    microsoft black friday
    microsoft black friday

    The deals just keep coming, so you're going to have to ask yourself, "Is saving hundreds of dollars worth fighting a tryptophan hangover on the early hours of Friday?" In the spirit of the season, Microsoft just announced its Black Friday deals at its 15 retail stores, and you can finally pick up a Kinect for under $100, save some money on an Xbox bundle, and make the jump to Windows Phone for free (with a two year service agreement). Microsoft's got some decent deals across the board, so check out the full list on at the Store site and Facebook page (click "See More...") for more details and opening times.

    The sales kick off at midnight on Friday, November 25th.

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  • Laura June

    Nov 24, 2011

    Laura June

    Sony Black Friday 2011 deals

    Sony Home Theater bundle_600
    Sony Home Theater bundle_600

    Black Friday promotions and sales keep rolling in, and now we've got Sony's, which is launching early -- as in right now. Most of the early deals are in home theatre and television, two big categories for holiday shopping. We've sifted through the massive list on Sony's blog to bring you some highlights. 

    Update$50 to $100 off all VAIOs including a few special offers listed below.

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  • Nathan Ingraham

    Nov 23, 2011

    Nathan Ingraham

    Xbox Live Black Friday: deals on Gold memberships, games, and add-ons

    Xbox Live logo
    Xbox Live logo

    The best thing about Microsoft's Xbox Live Black Friday sales is that there's no need to leave your house at an ungodly hour to fight the mindless rabble for deals. There's a variety of content available, though the selection of games is not exactly the freshest. You can find all the deals right here, and some of our picks for the best content below. These sales should last all week, unless otherwise noted.

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  • Thomas Houston

    Nov 23, 2011

    Thomas Houston

    Staples Black Friday 2011 deals

    staples black friday
    staples black friday

    Batten down the hatches, lock your doors, and throw on some oil-resistant gloves, Staples is diving into Black Friday with the same enthusiasm we'll be deep frying our turkey into a crispy, moist golden brown in the driveway. Yeah, you might be reconsidering whether to ever eat again after picking at lukewarm leftovers while you wait for Staples to open its doors at 6 AM, but nobody ever said Black Friday was going to be easy. Still no official word on online deals, but we'll update the post as soon as we hear anything.

    For other deals, keep an eye on Staples's Black Friday site. Staples stores will open at 6:00 AM on Friday.

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  • Bryan Bishop

    Nov 23, 2011

    Bryan Bishop

    Toys R Us Black Friday deals

    Toys R Us
    Toys R Us

    Toys R Us has announced a Black Friday slate of discounts and deals for kids of all ages, with most stores actually opening Thanksgiving night to get the ball rolling early. If you're not able to rouse yourself from your post-feast slumber, fret not, as most deals will also be available online. Read on to see what you'll find!

    Most locations will be opening at 9pm on Thursday night, with the sale running through Saturday — but you might want to check the hours of your local store before heading out into the holiday rush. You can also peruse the complete Black Friday fliers to see if there's any other deals that grab your attention.

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  • Joseph L. Flatley

    Nov 23, 2011

    Joseph L. Flatley

    Amazon Black Friday deals: Kindle DX, Macs, PSP and more

    Why should the agoraphobics be left out of the Black Friday fun? Of course, if you never leave the house you'll be denied that all-so-American pre-holiday ritual of cracking ribs and snapping femurs at your area Walmart, but we suppose you could somewhat re-create the excitement by chasing your cats around the apartment. As for the holiday sales, Amazon promises that they will be constantly adding new ones: check here for the most up-to-date. In the meantime, there are a few promising things we'd like to highlight:

    Between now and 11:59 p.m. PDT on November 28, 2011, all phones from Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T are on sale for a penny, with new contract — while supplies last. And if you activate the hotspot on your eligible hotspot-ready smartphone, you'll get a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card. Click here for more info.

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  • Joseph Parish

    Nov 23, 2011

    Joseph Parish

    Sam's Club Black Friday 2011 deals

    Sam's Club
    Sam's Club

    Black Friday is nearly upon us again, and we're here to help you plan your shopping strategy with the best tech deals Sam's Club has to offer. Check out the deals below, and stay safe on Friday.

    For other deals, check out Sam's Club's full Black Friday print ad.

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  • Thomas Ricker

    Nov 23, 2011

    Thomas Ricker

    Apple Black Friday US deals official: price cuts on iPads, MacBooks, and more

    Fifth Avenue Apple Store Cube 2011
    Fifth Avenue Apple Store Cube 2011

    It's not exactly official yet but 9to5Mac has what appears to be legitimately leaked collateral detailing Apple's Black Friday plans for 2011. Each year Black Friday rolls around and Apple announces its sale without any prices. It then starts rolling out the deals globally, starting with New Zealand, before finally making its way to the place where this ritual of bombastic consumerism began: the US. Consider this your shortcut through all the noise.

    As usual, the sale reflects cuts in the range of about five to ten percent on Apple gear, although deeper discounts are available on third-party items. Naturally, we'll update this post with official information and details just as soon as they're available.

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  • David Pierce

    Nov 23, 2011

    David Pierce

    Walmart Black Friday 2011: deals, steals, and doorbusting madness

    Walmart Black Friday
    Walmart Black Friday

    Walmart's so ready for Black Friday that it can't even wait until Friday — many of the store's deals actually begin at 10pm on Thursday night. If you're the type to camp out for first dibs on the best deals, well, what are you waiting for? We've scoured Walmart's deals to find the best of what the retailer will be offering this year, and here are some of our favorites.

    Get the rest of Walmart's Black Friday deals, or check out your local flyer, here.

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  • Eddie Fu

    Nov 23, 2011

    Eddie Fu

    Target Black Friday deals

    Target Store
    Target Store

    It's almost that time of the year again, and Target's Black Friday ad is ready for viewing. We've skimmed through the flyer for the best deals, so take a look below. We've also included some of their pre-Black Friday discounts.

    You can check out Target's full Black Friday flyer, here. Pre-Black Friday sale can be found, here.

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  • T.C. Sottek

    Nov 23, 2011

    T.C. Sottek

    Best Buy Black Friday 2011

    Best Buy black friday
    Best Buy black friday

    Hold onto your seats, people: Best Buy's Black Friday deal flyer is loose, and your checking account may soon be obliterated. We've sorted through the noise to pick out the best stuff, so take a look! 

    You can check out Best Buy's full Black Friday print ad, here

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  • Laura June

    Nov 23, 2011

    Laura June

    US Cellular Black Friday deals

    HTC Wildfire S
    HTC Wildfire S

    New prices are for new customers switching to US Cellular, and include:

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  • Laura June

    Nov 22, 2011

    Laura June

    Barnes & Noble Black Friday 2011: Nook Simple Touch price cut

    Nook (2011)
    Nook (2011)

    If you haven't decided which e-reader to buy yet, check out our full review of the Simple Touch reader right here.

    Be sure to check back to see if Barnes & Noble drops any further deals into our laps -- we'll keep updating!

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