Cdiscount’s 10 Best Post-Black Friday Deals for Christmas Shoppers

Cdiscount continues to cut prices well after Black Friday promotions have disappeared from most retailers’ homepages.

The French e-commerce retailer has discreetly maintained a selection of steep offers on some of this year’s most sought-after tech and household products. Covering current-generation consoles, air fryers and mini PCs, these reductions feel less like clearance stock and more like a deliberate follow-up campaign for late Christmas buyers.

Why Cdiscount remains in discount mode

Once the Black Friday rush is over and inventory has settled, retailers normally start raising prices again. This year, however, that usual pattern appears less certain.

Across ten flagship products, Cdiscount is effectively staging a “shadow Black Friday”, spanning Sony and Nintendo consoles, Apple devices, gaming accessories and several major lifestyle products. Its timing is easy to understand: plenty of shoppers either ignored November’s hype or missed the strongest bundles, and now want presents to arrive before Christmas without paying full RRP.

Cdiscount is treating early December like a second sales window: fewer flashy banners, but discounts that still bite.

For readers in the UK and US, this provides a useful view of the way European retailers manage demand between Black Friday and Christmas. The takeaway is straightforward: shoppers prepared to accept limited availability may still find an unexpectedly strong offer beyond the traditional sales weekend.

The 10 headline deals at a glance

Below is a concise round-up of Cdiscount’s leading offers that remain available, alongside the approximate reduction against the price before the sale.

Product	Promo price	Previous price	Type of buyer
HyperX Cloud III wired headset	59.99 €	99.99 €	PC / console gamers
Ninja Foodi oil-free fryer	99.99 €	179.99 €	Busy home cooks
Apple AirPods 4	≈114 €	149 €	iPhone users
Bissell CrossWave 3-in-1 cleaner	169 €	349.99 €	Households with mixed floors
NiPoGi mini PC	278.90 €	499.90 €	Home office, students
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition	349 €	499 €	Console gamers, digital-only
Asus VivoBook 15 laptop	499.99 €	649.99 €	General use, hybrid work
Nintendo Switch 2	≈459.99 € (with code)	454.90 € list	Family and mobile gaming
PlayStation 5 Pro + FC26 bundle	699 €	799 €	Performance-driven gamers
MacBook Air M4 13.6″	899 €	1,099 €	Mobile professionals, students

The basket mixes impulse buys like AirPods with “big ticket” items such as MacBook Air M4 and PS5 Pro – a sign Cdiscount is chasing both last-minute gifts and full system upgrades.

Gaming hardware: Sony and Nintendo remain under pressure

PlayStation 5 Digital: an opportunity for late adopters

At 349 €, the PS5 Digital Edition keeps the console battle lively well into December. This reduction places a current-generation Sony console near the price territory occupied by previous-generation hardware only a short while ago.

• Its 1 TB SSD provides space for several major releases, avoiding immediate concerns over storage capacity.
• Ray tracing and support for up to 120 fps allow modern games to look and play at levels approaching high-end living-room PC gaming.
• Its all-digital format means large game downloads require fibre or fast cable broadband.

For homes that have already moved away from physical discs, that compromise is sensible. As ever in December, the main issue is speed: stock may disappear over a weekend before returning days later at a more expensive price.

PlayStation 5 Pro + FC26: premium hardware with a helpful reduction

The PS5 Pro package including the newest football game, FC26, appeals to a narrower audience. Priced at 699 €, it is designed for players focused on 4K performance and faster refresh rates.

It offers enhanced ray tracing, a bigger 2 TB storage drive and performance modes tailored to contemporary 4K TVs. With FC26 included, it is ready to give as a “living room ready” present straight away. The cost may still make some shoppers hesitate, but the 100 € reduction from its standard price eases the impact for anyone already considering high-end hardware.

Nintendo Switch 2: limited reduction, strong demand

The Switch 2 deal takes a different approach. Its saving is relatively small and comes through a promotional code rather than a substantial base-price cut. Even so, this console is unlikely to need much encouragement to sell.

• A 120 Hz 7.9-inch screen makes handheld gaming a noticeable step up from the original Switch.
• Complete backward compatibility gives existing game collections fresh value.
• Wi-Fi 6 offers better online play in flats or homes with numerous connected devices.

For such a recently released console, even a modest saving can provide the psychological push to buy immediately instead of waiting until January, when both availability and pricing are unclear.

Everyday tech: audio, laptops and compact PCs

HyperX Cloud III: affordable comfort for extended gaming

A wired gaming headset can seem old-fashioned in 2024, yet the HyperX Cloud III occupies the appealing point where its price falls more quickly than its audio quality.

Its 53 mm angled drivers, memory-foam cushioning and noise-reducing microphone are aimed at players spending long periods in shooters and co-op games. Bluetooth is absent, so users remain connected by cable, but that also removes latency concerns and the need to manage another battery.

For younger gamers or shared family PCs, a durable wired headset at under 60 € solves a problem without adding one more battery to charge.

Apple AirPods 4: still the simplest iPhone upgrade

With a price just above 110 €, AirPods 4 become an easy gift option for anyone already firmly within Apple’s ecosystem.

• Spatial audio and adaptive EQ add extra richness to streaming services, including during a commute.
• They still pair almost effortlessly with an iPhone, iPad and Mac, helping less confident users stay comfortable with their technology.
• Battery life declines more quickly when advanced settings are in use, meaning frequent listeners may still benefit from carrying a power bank.

They are less compelling away from Apple products, something buyers in households using a mixture of Android and Apple devices should remember.

Asus VivoBook 15 and NiPoGi mini PC: two home-office solutions

Cdiscount’s selection also caters for hybrid workers through two distinctly different types of productivity computer.

• Asus VivoBook 15: This 15.6-inch Full HD laptop combines an Intel Core i5 with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, targeting budget-conscious students, freelancers and employees. Its 60 Hz display and integrated graphics are unlikely to excite gamers, though they are more than sufficient for video meetings, office tasks and streaming.
• NiPoGi mini PC: This small desktop uses a Ryzen 7 5700U, generous RAM and a speedy SSD. It can be positioned behind a monitor or television, converting nearly any display into a quiet office computer or family web-browsing station.

The decision between them generally rests on a single point: do you regularly need to work away from your desk, or do you usually stay in one place? The mini PC is particularly appealing in small flats, where every centimetre of desk space counts.

Home and lifestyle: air fryers and wet-and-dry cleaning

Ninja Foodi air fryer: support after the festivities

Thanks to dual cooking areas and synchronised programmes, the Ninja Foodi air fryer has become a regular feature of European deal round-ups. At below 100 €, it provides an accessible entry point for people who still view oven chips as an indication of how much cooking effort is involved.

Its attraction is clear: it reduces cooking time, uses less oil and enables mains and side dishes to be prepared at once. Counter space is the compromise, since it can replace older appliances in compact kitchens. People who spend ten minutes learning its different settings usually find themselves using it several times each week.

Bissell CrossWave 3-in-1: three jobs in one pass

The Bissell CrossWave addresses another December challenge: floors after parties. In a single movement, it vacuums, washes and assists with drying, with separate reservoirs for clean and dirty water.

For families juggling pets, kids and constant visitors, combining three steps into one frees up time when schedules are already stretched.

It does require frequent upkeep to keep its brushes and tanks in good condition, while deep-pile carpets are beyond its ideal use case. However, on a combination of hard-floor surfaces, it makes Saturday cleaning quicker and cuts down on the number of bottles kept beneath the sink.

MacBook Air M4: an unusual early saving on Apple’s newest chip

The MacBook Air M4 appearing at 899 € so shortly after release is notable. Apple products typically retain their list price well into their lifecycle, particularly key models such as the Air range.

The M4 chip improves performance for photo tasks, light video editing and demanding browser workloads, while the laptop remains fanless and quiet. It gives students and mobile professionals a device that can truly last an entire working day, rather than offering the vague “all-day battery” claim commonly found on specification sheets.

Port selection remains limited. With two USB-C ports and a headphone socket, some owners will still require a hub for SD cards, HDMI and older accessories. For many people, this is an acceptable trade-off for the weight, battery life and build quality available at this price.

How to shop post-Black Friday sales without getting caught out

End-of-season promotions can seem disorderly, particularly when prices change from one day to the next. A handful of practices can help shoppers remain in control, whether they are buying from Cdiscount, Amazon or a local retailer.

• Track price history: Browser extensions and straightforward manual checks across several days can reveal whether a “deal” is a real reduction or simply a reused reference price.
• Prioritise stock-sensitive items: Consoles and newly released Apple hardware often sell out first, whereas smaller accessories may receive further reductions nearer Christmas.
• Check return windows: Longer festive return periods are now standard across many markets, giving shoppers extra time to return impulse purchases.
• Watch total cost, not just sticker price: Delivery charges, paid warranty cover and supposedly “mandatory” bundles can quietly increase the final amount.

Buyers must also weigh up quick action against the possibility of a lower price. Holding out for a slightly better offer can be worthwhile for mass-market goods such as headsets and air fryers. With tightly limited stock, including the PS5 Pro and Switch 2, waiting often results in a “back in January” notice.

For retailers, keeping discounts running for longer sustains visitor numbers after Black Friday has finished. For shoppers willing to compare offers, it creates a short opportunity to get late presents, work upgrades and major gaming purchases under the tree without paying the full seasonal premium.