The Xbox series X has been plagued by stock issues over the last few years (we even had a stock tracker), but now its been discounted to its lowest price ever in Amazon’s Black Friday sale. Discounted by 25 per cent, I imagine it won’t stay in stock for long.

Three years after its launch, Microsoft has discounted the console by a huge £120, seeing the Xbox series X plummet to the lowest price I’ve ever seen it, ahead of Black Friday. Large and cuboid, but completely silent, it matches the performance of a high-end gaming PC, loading games in a snap and booting up menus in a fraction of a second. With this early Black Friday deal, you can save a huge 25 per cent on the next-generation console.

Lauded by home cooks and chefs alike, Le Creuset’s cast iron pots are well worth the investment. But if the price has put you off, the good news is that its Black Friday sale has just kicked off with up to 50 per cent off its covetable cookware.

Le Creuset cast iron classic oval casserole: Was £345, now £205, Lecreuset.co.uk

This classic oval casserole is currently reduced by 40 per cent, securing home chefs a delicious saving of £140. Large enough to roast an entire leg of lamb, according to the brand, it sounds ideal for family households. Plus, the the enamelled cast iron design can be popped in the oven, and used on the hob or under the grill.

Lauded by home cooks and chefs alike, Le Creuset’s cast iron pots are well worth the investment. But if the price has put you off, the good news is that its Black Friday sale has just kicked off with up to 50 per cent off its covetable cookware.

Le Creuset cast iron classic oval casserole: Was £345, now £205, Lecreuset.co.uk

This classic oval casserole is currently reduced by 40 per cent, securing home chefs a delicious saving of £140. Large enough to roast an entire leg of lamb, according to the brand, it sounds ideal for family households. Plus, the the enamelled cast iron design can be popped in the oven, and used on the hob or under the grill.

The best thing about cosy season? Hunkering down on the sofa in your favourite pyjamas and slippers. If you’re shopping for the latter, John Lewis has slashed its price on Ugg slippers in its Black Friday sale.

Ugg disquette suede slippers, charcoal: Was £95, now £76, Johnlewis.com

Reduced by 20 per cent in John Lewis’s Black Friday sale, Ugg’s suede slippers will elevate your lounging for this winter and beyond. Available in charcoal or black, the style is finished in the brand’s signature suede with a shearling lining and trim. Boasting an easy slip-on silhouette, the platform sole adds a stylish touch (we won’t judge if you wear them to the corner shop).

From winter coats to party dresses, the Zara’s Black Friday sale is always a highlight. We’ve previously seen discounts of up to 70 per cent in the brand’s Black Friday sales and pieces sell out within minutes.

Zara’s main event usually kicks off on the big day itself (Friday 24 November, this year) but if previous years are anything to go by, we can anticipate the sale to drop early on the brand’s app, on the evening of Thursday 23 November. From my best tips for shopping the Zara sale to early deals, get the full lowdown below:

Whether you’ve got your eye on an air fryer or want to refresh your jewellery collection, Black Friday sees discounts across beauty, tech, appliances, fashion and more. As such, shopping in the sales can feel a little overwhelming.

Thankfully, the IndyBest team have been covering the sale for years so have a few helpful tips to navigate the event, from making a list to being wary of dodgy brands or deals. Steve’s rounded up the seven top tips below. Happy shopping!

If you’re in the market for a new pair of earbuds, you’re in luck as Amazon has reduced Apple’s Airpod pro 2 to their lowest price ever.

The second-gen buds promise better audio quality, noise-cancelling and battery life, and, yes, finally, you can control the volume without having to take your iPhone out of your pocket. The buds have been praised by The Independent’s tech critic David Phelan countless times, so you can trust they are a great investment.

Welcome back to our Black Friday blog, where I’ll be bringing you the best deals as they drop. With just four days to go until the main event, plenty of retailers have kicked off their sales early (see Amazon, Nintendo, Shark, Dyson, John Lewis, Ninja, Very, Currys and Boots).

You can find the creme de la creme of deals in our main guide below. Consider it your cheet sheet to the event.