Black Friday and Cyber Monday Australia 2016: Best tech and gadget deals; Get the most with less

The Black Friday frenzy and Cyber Monday madness have arrived. The two biggest shopping days of the year are here. Those who want to get themselves a shiny new laptop or plan to give a loved one the latest handy gadget will surely savour the best offers available in Australia.

Buyers need to keep in mind that some retailers don’t wait for Friday to arrive before dropping huge discounts on certain products. Shoppers can start their sprees as early as now because some retailers have already started lowering prices. This year’s Black Friday will fall on Nov. 25.

The buying bonanza will extend up to the weekend and the following Monday, which is Cyber Monday. It’s basically the online version of Black Friday. Last year’s overall shopping spree was a record breaker and amounted to almost $2.3 billion. This year’s total is expected to exceed 2015’s. Australians are in for lots of treats as great tech and gadget deals are coming in waves. Here are some of the best deals currently available ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Xbox 360 Controller (35% off)

This Xbox 360 Controller features an extended cable and a better ergonomic design.

Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack for Xbox One ($24.95 off)

New Star Wars heroes team up with characters from previous editions in the 3.0 Toy Box.

FIFA 16 for Xbox One (25% off)

FIFA 16 offers real and balanced soccer gameplay.

Forza Motorsport 6 Ultimate Edition for Xbox One ($37.88 off)

Compete in adventurous races in 1080p resolution and 60 frames per second.

Microsoft Surface 3 (Up to $500 off)

This ultra-thin and lightweight tablet can last up to 10 hours.

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL ($100 off)

Excellent smartphone with a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP selfie shooter.