Looking for last-minute gifts? Here's the cheapest consoles, games and accessories this Christmas
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift for the gamer in your life – be it a most-wanted game, console bundle, spare controller or Pokemon plushie – at bargain prices? With so much choice, it can be tough figuring out what to buy and where to get more for your money. Don't worry - we've sifted through hundreds of bundle deals, new games, and hardware setups to find you the very best deals and gifts for PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo fans.
Looking for inspiration? Here's our quick guide to the best Christmas gifts for gamers to suit all budgets, from stocking fillers to main presents
- Best Christmas gifts for PS4 gamers
- Best Christmas gifts for Nintendo gamers
- Best Christmas gifts for Xbox One gamers
Looking for something more specific, like a 1TB PS4 Pro, or a new hard drive to store all your game downloads? Our price-finder guides below will help you find the cheapest console bundles, accessory deals, and hot games you can buy this Christmas. Our price-finder pulls in the latest price updates from all major online retailers, so you know you're getting the best available deal.
Best PS4 bundle deals
Pick up a PlayStation 4 and some extra games
Sony has made things a little trickier for gift-givers this year, adding the more powerful PS4 Pro console to its lineup alongside the existing PS4. If you're willing to spend a little extra on a brand new system, go for the future-proofed PS4 Pro, which looks amazing on 4K TVs and has the capacity to enhance certain games. Whichever version of the PS4 you go with, these deals offer some incredible value.
View: The best cheap PS4 and PS4 Pro bundle deals
Best Xbox One bundle deals
Give the gift of Xbox on the cheap
Microsoft's current-gen console also comes in two equally tasty flavors: the standard Xbox One, and the Xbox One S, which looks sleeker (taking up much less space) and runs great games even better. If someone you know is aching to play the latest Halo or Gears of War games, these deals are the way to go.
View: The best cheap Xbox One and Xbox One S bundle deals
Best hard drive for PS4
Make room for all those great games
It doesn't take much to fill up a PS4's hard drive; once you've installed a few games, you might find yourself in need of some more space. These hard drives are the perfect remedy, giving PS4 players tons of extra room to install their ever-expanding game libraries.
View: The best PS4 hard drive upgrades to buy in 2016
Best external hard drive for Xbox One
More storage means fewer headaches
Depending on which version of the Xbox One you buy, your hard drive may or may not have room for a collection of games (including backwards-compatible Xbox 360 titles). But more storage space is always welcome - and with these easy-to-set-up external hard drives, you'll be able to stock up your Xbox One with more gaming goodness.
View: The best Xbox One external hard drives to buy in 2016
Best PS4 games
Experience the best that PlayStation 4 has to offer
It's been an amazing year for PS4, with games like Uncharted 4, Final Fantasy 15, and The Last Guardian finally making their PlayStation debut. We've rounded up all the games that represent the console's absolute best, and whichever one you choose, it's sure to delight the lucky recipient.
View: The 25 best PS4 games
Best Xbox One games
Get the most out of your Xbox One with these games
With highly anticipated sequels like Gears of War 4 and Forza Horizon 3 hitting Xbox One this year, fans of the console have a lot to love. It's also a haven for stellar sports games and first-person shooters like Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2. Get your beloved Xbox gamer a great gift by choosing from these exceptional Xbox One games.
View: The 25 best Xbox One games
Best racing wheel
Feel every hairpin turn on the virtual road
For the biggest racing game fans, nothing completes the experience like a tightly tuned racing wheel. With their responsive feedback and realistic material, they can truly immerse you into the sensation of high-speed driving right in your living room. These particular racing wheels will deliver the sensation of cruising without costing you the price of, y'know, an actual car.
View: The best racing wheel you can buy in 2016
Best gaming headsets
Hear every melodic note and incoming gunshot
High-end sound is a crucial part of getting the most out of your games. Whether you're listening for the footsteps of an incoming enemy, or taking in the majestic musical score in a cinematic, great headphones can amplify the best bits of your favorite games. These headphones offer superb sound quality at a range of reasonable prices, and will be music to the ears of all the audiophiles in your life.
View: The best gaming headsets you can buy in 2016
Best gaming TVs
See the difference on these affordable screens
A great TV can add another dimension to a video game's visuals, adding a new layer of color, crispness, and clarity to already-impressive graphics. Buying a new TV can be an intimidating process, but these selections - which include cutting-edge perks like 4K and HDR displays - give you the most bang for your buck when giving such an extravagant gift.
View: The best gaming TVs you can buy in 2016
Best gaming laptops
Take your favorite games with you
If you're looking for high-end PC power without the heftiness of a desktop, these machines are perfect for on-the-go gaming. One moment, you might be typing up an important email or enjoying a video call with your family; the next, you've hopped into a riveting match of Overwatch, or booted up the ever-expanding library of PlayStation Now. These laptops pack the best video cards and speedy processors at whatever price range you're looking for.
View: The best gaming laptops
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