Black Friday takes place every year on the Friday after Thanksgiving and attracts with attractive offers. There is a lot on offer, especially for electronics and gaming fans.
Hamburg – department stores bustling with excited shoppers rushing headlong for the shelves and queues that meander around the shop. These are the images that many will associate with Black Friday. The mega sales campaign causes a great sensation every year and not only makes headlines with sensational discounts from Sony, Nintendo and other providers, but also with the chaotic conditions in the shops. But where does the campaign come from, when does it take place at which retailers and what is on offer for gaming fans?
| Black Friday |
| The Friday after Thanksgiving |
| In many shops and online retailers |
| 11/25/2022, 11/24/2023, 11/29/2024, 11/28/2025 |
Black Friday: Where does the term come from – The history of its origin
In this country, Black Friday has long established itself as a notorious fall event, but the idea actually comes from the USA. Since the 1960s, many retailers and shops have offered the far-reaching discount campaign there on the Friday after Thanksgiving and, in many cases, all weekend long.
Discounts as far as the eye can see: On Black Friday, prices in many shops plummet. (Archive image) © IMAGO / aal.photo
Although very few people celebrate Thanksgiving in Germany, the date for “Black Friday” is the same. Since the first German Black Friday in 2013, the price reductions and special offers have attracted millions of shoppers to stores and online shops. Items that would normally be far too expensive suddenly find their way into the shopping cart and things that you would never have needed before suddenly seem like an absolute must-have.
Discover these offers on Black Friday
In short: On Black Friday there is pretty much everything your heart desires. Clothing items from the top brands, furniture and other interior items, fine perfumes and of course a seemingly endless selection of electronic items.
The biggest dealers from all sectors are represented at the major event every year – whether on site or on the Internet – and advertise with sensational prices. Whether it’s Asos, Vodafone or Ikea – if you want to finally put an affordable dining table or a PlayStation in your living room at the end of the year, you should be able to find what you’re looking for on Black Friday.
A heaven for electronics fans – Apple’s iPhone is in high demand
While there’s a lot on offer in terms of discounts in many areas of retail, Black Friday has made a name for itself over the last few years as a haven for all electronics lovers. With the big names like MediaMarkt and Apple, the otherwise unattainable price becomes affordable and first-class devices like the iPhone end up on the sales counter or in the online shopping cart.
People flock to the city on Black Friday. In this country, the sale event of the year is often chaotic. (Archive image) © IMAGO / Wolfgang Maria Weber
According to n-tv.de, it is rather uncertain that the latest flagship model of Apple’s popular smartphone will be available cheaper on Black Friday, but models from previous years can definitely fall in price. After all – iPhone is iPhone after all.
Tips for a successful bargain hunt on Black Friday
Unsure how to snag the best deals? Instead of just rushing into shopping, here are a few spot-on tips on how to make Black Friday a success.
- Mark products with a price alarm clock.
- Compare prices at different retailers.
- Make sure the dealer is trustworthy.
- Save even more with vouchers.
- Be on the lookout for deals before Black Friday.
- (Source: Schnaeppchenfuchs.com)
A bit of strategy is required, but those who prepare themselves for the shopping madness are sure to dust off one or two treasures in the end.
Gaming fans get their money’s worth on Black Friday
Gaming fans also get their money’s worth on Black Friday. Anyone who has been looking for the PS5 since the start of sales could well come across the coveted console in the sale of the year. The Nintendo Switch, which has been a true bestseller since it was born in 2017, can certainly be found at a reduced price at some participating retailers.
The PlayStation 5 has been in high demand since it went on sale. If you are looking for the console, you could find it on Black Friday. (Archive image) © IMAGO / ANP
Endless discounts: After Black Friday comes Cyber Week
No time for bargain hunting on Black Friday? No problem. Because the week after, Cyber Week starts at Amazon with Cyber Monday. Even then, a large number of first-class offers from all categories will appear at the online retailer. For the shopping day of the year, we have summarized the best deals for Black Friday at Amazon, Otto and Co. in a ticker for you.
Anyone who gets the sale fever in the summer can throw themselves into numerous electronics offers at the beginning of July. With the “Red Friday Weekend”, Media Markt has launched its own Black Friday offshoot. There, too, prices are falling rapidly and guarantee a large run in the branches. It doesn’t matter which sales campaign you decide on: always keep calm, then fishing for offers is guaranteed to work.
