Black Friday 2026 has started earlier than expected in France. Several retailers, including Boulanger, Amazon, Fnac and Darty, have already launched promotions instead of waiting until 27 November. The early sales come as technology prices have risen, particularly amid the reported memory shortage, making it important to check whether discounts genuinely offset recent increases.

Among the highlighted offers is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller, available on AliExpress for €53.96 with the 11FR08 code. The controller adds GL and GR rear buttons, a dedicated GameChat button and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Boulanger is selling the original Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for €199.99 as a clearance deal. This is the standard model rather than the OLED version. The newer Switch 2 is listed at €449 on Amazon, while the older console still provides access to a large game catalogue, although some future releases will be exclusive to the newer system.

Apple’s Mac mini M6 is also discounted shortly after its release. Cdiscount lists the base configuration, with 16 GB of memory and a 256 GB SSD, at €949 instead of €1,019. The computer includes a 16-core Neural Engine and supports up to 32 GB of unified memory, which may be useful for running artificial-intelligence models locally.

Amazon has reduced the Lego Game Boy set to €39.90 from €59.99. The 421-piece model recreates Nintendo’s handheld console at almost full scale and includes buildable versions of Super Mario Land and Link’s Awakening cartridges, along with a third screen showing the Nintendo startup logo.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max is available from Amazon at €1,466.10 for the 256 GB version after applying a coupon on the product page. Its launch price was €1,629. The reported promotion therefore removes much of the increase compared with the previous generation’s launch price.

For gamers looking to upgrade from a Full HD 60 Hz display, Fnac is offering the AOC Q27G4ZR for €149.99 instead of €182. The 27-inch Fast IPS monitor has a QHD resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. Delivery is announced from 19 November, while the highest refresh rate requires a DisplayPort connection.

The Nakamura Crossover S electric bicycle is priced at €999.99 instead of €1,199.99. The model has hydraulic disc brakes, integrated battery, mudguards and a 250 W rear-hub motor. Its removable 375 Wh battery is rated for up to 60 kilometres under favourable conditions, while the bicycle weighs 22 kilograms.

Boulanger is also offering the 42 mm GPS version of the Apple Watch Series 12 for €399 instead of €449. The discount is applied through the retailer’s loyalty programme, which requires a Club+ card costing €10 per year. The watch introduces redesigned rear sensors, an S11 chip, a readiness score and a Live Rewind feature showing a transcription of the previous 15 seconds of a conversation.

Cdiscount has reduced the AirPods 5 to €129 from €149, while the version with a MagSafe-compatible case costs €149 instead of €159. The open design does not seal the ear canal like the AirPods Pro, but Apple has included active noise cancellation and IP57 protection.

The Ezviz DL01 Pro connected lock is available from Darty for €69.99 instead of €149.99. It is designed to fit an existing door without drilling or wiring, and the application can unlock it over Bluetooth when the user is close to the lock.

For PlayStation 5 owners, Fnac is selling the Lexar Play 2280 1 TB SSD for €149.99 instead of €259.99. The drive fits into the console’s M.2 slot and includes a pre-installed heatsink. The offer is presented as a way to add storage for demanding games, including the reported 210 GB requirement associated with GTA 6, which has not been confirmed by Rockstar.

The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar is listed by Lepape at €529 rather than €699. Its solar glass is designed to extend battery life, with up to 45 hours of standard use or 100 hours in energy-saving mode. The cycling computer also includes a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen, integrated maps, multi-band GPS and compatibility with Bluetooth, ANT+ and Garmin accessories.

Cdiscount is selling a three-pack of Philips Hue Essential E27 bulbs for €36.18 instead of €59.99. The bulbs can be controlled through the Philips Hue application over Bluetooth, support voice assistants and offer adjustable brightness, white colour temperatures and multiple colours.

Darty has reduced the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G91SD to €699.99 from €899.99. The 49-inch 32:9 monitor has a 5,120 × 1,440 resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Its format provides the equivalent of two 27-inch monitors without a central bezel, although buyers need sufficient desk space and a graphics card capable of driving the high pixel count.

Borderlands 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series is priced at €13.69 instead of €20.17 at E.Leclerc. Released in 2025, the game returns to Gearbox’s looter-shooter formula with a new setting and four new Vault Hunters.

Boulanger is selling the black JBL Xtreme 4 for €199.99. The speaker launched at €349.99 and offers up to 24 hours of claimed battery life, a replaceable battery, IP67 protection and USB-C phone charging. Its weight is 2.1 kilograms and it includes a shoulder strap.

The iRobot Roomba Combo Plus 675 is available from Boulanger for €599 instead of €799, with its AutoWash station. The robot claims 30,000 Pa of suction and uses a water-fed roller that is continuously cleaned. The station can empty dust, refill the robot, wash the roller and dry it, while navigation combines LiDAR mapping with obstacle detection.

Boulanger is also offering a two-unit TP-Link Deco BE22 mesh Wi-Fi system for €99.99 instead of €150. The devices create a single network throughout the home, although this model uses the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands rather than adding 6 GHz connectivity.

Decathlon’s gift-card promotion runs until 2 November. Customers who buy a gift card worth between €100 and €150 online can receive an additional €20 voucher. The offer requires a Decathlon loyalty account and is limited to one participation per person. The bonus voucher is sent by email between 3 and 13 November and must be used by 31 December 2026, in-store or online and excluding marketplace sellers.

Boulanger has reduced the GoPro Hero Lit to €99.99 from €139.99. The compact action camera records 4K video at 60 frames per second, includes an adjustable integrated light, weighs 93 grams and is water-resistant to five metres.

Finally, E.Leclerc is selling Grand Theft Auto V for PS5 at €16.99, with free in-store collection. The version includes the story featuring Michael, Franklin and Trevor, as well as access to GTA Online.

Sources: Numerama.