How to spot good Black Friday video game deals

Gaming is an expensive hobby, so if you're reading this, chances are you will be looking for discounts on consoles, games, or accessories on Black Friday. By now, you may have seen ads from Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, Toys “R” Us, and others touting gaming discounts on the biggest shopping day of the year. Just because a retailer presents these Black Friday advertisements as enticing bargains, though, doesn't mean you should fork your cash over right away. Not every discounted (or seemingly) discounted item is worth the time in line, or your money. Before you dive into the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal storm, we have some tips for how to spot good Black Friday video game deals, and which ones to avoid.