Black Friday 2016: Microsoft, Macy's preview ads released; big discounts on laptops, tech items, apparel

Deal watchers have started scouring the internet for the best Black Friday ads in anticipation of the nationwide shopping event. While some of the biggest retailers such as Target and Walmart have already released their ads for the Nov. 25 shopping date, Microsoft and Macy are teasing shoppers with their respective preview ads which feature deep discounts on a variety of items.

Microsoft's four-page sneak peek of its Black Friday deals is out, and the majority of the tech giant's deals won't go live until 12 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving. Some items on the list come with a free $100 gift code, so consumers must check the selections before making a purchase.

Meanwhile, Macy's three-page preview ad contains some of its doorbusters for the year. Doors open at 5 p.m. local time on Thanksgiving and will stay open until 2 a.m. on Black Friday, and again from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Black Friday.

Here are some of the best deals from Microsoft and Macy's on Black Friday.

Microsoft

$50 off on select Xbox consoles
Starting Nov. 24, save on select Xbox gaming consoles, plus get a free gift code and a select game. Prices start at $249.

Microsoft Lumia 650 dual-SIM unlocked smartphone ($99, originally priced at $199)
This smartphone has a crystal-clear 5-inch display, 16 GB of internal memory expandable up to 200 GB via a microSD card, an 8-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front-facing shooter.

Dell Inspiron 15 i5559 Signature Edition Laptop ($399, originally priced at $749)
This laptop has a 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen display and is powered by the Intel Core i5. It also comes with 8 GB of random access memory (RAM) and 1 TB of internal memory, along with an Intel RealSense 3D camera.

Macy's

Select Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Suit Separates ($199.99 each, originally priced at $600)
Look sharp and stylish in select suit separates from Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

Six-piece Fragrance Sampler ($15, originally priced at $30)
Spoil loved ones with this six-piece fragrance sampler containing mini versions of top scents.

MAC Nutcracker Sweet Red Retro Matte Kit ($35, originally priced at $61)
This luxurious kit contains a coordinated kit of candy cane red shades for lips in a stylish pink clutch.

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