The best After Christmas sales for gaming in 2023: all the biggest discounts across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC and more

PS5 Slim + Marvel Spider-Man 2 | $559.99 $499 at Walmart
Save $60 - It's one of the best deals around: Get yourself a new PS5 Slim with a digital download for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 included. This bundle shouldn't be missed. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original Spider-Man game
✅ You're downsizing to a Slim
✅ You're buying a PS5 for the first time

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer the new Call of Duty

Price Check: Amazon: $499 | Best Buy: $499.99

Sonic Frontiers | $59.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Sonic's latest 3D adventure sees the Blue Blur sprint into open-world territory with a compelling five islands to explore, epic boss battles, and an intriguing story. This is a great discount on one of 2022's biggest games.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're a fan of the franchise
✅ You want more 3D gameplay
✅ You're after something new from Sonic

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want classic 2D platforming 

Price Check: Best Buy: $29.99 | Walmart: $77.99

UK: £54.99 £29.99 at Amazon

Octopath Traveler II | $59.99 $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This is left over from Black Friday, but it's still a record low price on a popular RPG. Octopath Traveler II has dropped to $29.99 this week, $30 off its previous $59.99 MSRP. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoy turn based RPGs
✅ You've played the original 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't want a longer game

Price Check: Walmart: $36.99 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £34.99 £24.95 at The Game Collection

God of War Ragnarok | $69.99 $39.97 at Amazon
Save $30 - God of War Ragnarok has only ever been $5 cheaper than this, and that was only during Black Friday this year. Other than that, we haven't seen the latest adventure this cheap all year. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You're after some excellent melee combat
✅ You like a mixture of action and puzzles 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You haven't played the original yet

Price Check: Walmart: $39.97 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: £59.99 £36.99 at Argos

Assassin's Creed Mirage | $59.99 $36.99 at Walmart
Save $23 - Assassin's Creed Mirage has just dropped to its lowest price yet at Walmart. That means this $23 discount can net you the full game and the bonus content for just $36.99 in this week's after Christmas sales.

Buy it if: 

✅ You enjoyed AC before Syndicate
✅ You prefer a more streamlined game world
✅ You don't mind a shorter game 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer the open worlds of Odyssey and Origins

Price Check: Best Buy: $49.99 | Amazon: OOS

The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $39.99 at Walmart
Save $30 - 2022's remake of The Last of Us is down to its cheapest price yet at Walmart, with a $30 discount applied today. This comes with next-gen graphics and next-gen features all specifically designed for the PS5 and PS5 DualSense controller. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You like story driven games
✅ You're preparing to play Part 2
✅ You enjoyed the HBO series

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer something more light hearted

Price check: Best Buy: $69.99 | Amazon: OOS

UK: £41.99 at Smyths Toys

Razer Kaira X gaming headset | $59.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The Razer Kaira X is a great gaming headset for PS5 if you're buying on a budget. This is a return to a record low price we haven't seen since Black Friday (and not before then either).

Buy it if: 

✅ You want an easy plug and play wired headset
✅ You want maximum compatibility
✅ Comfort is a priority

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need quality directional audio

Price Check: Walmart: $63.85 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £39.99 £34.99 at Argos

Xbox Series X | $499 $379.99 at Walmart
Save $120 - This offer is region dependent but if you're lucky there's still time to save $120 on the Series X. Walmart has dropped the $500 console to just $379 this week. Honestly, that's a massive surprise and we wouldn't expect this to last too long.

Buy it if: 

✅ You just want the console by itself
✅ You want next gen power for your games
✅ You're upgrading from Series S 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer a game bundle
❌ You want Sony exclusives 

Price Check: Amazon: $444.98 | Best Buy; $499.99

Sonic Frontiers | $59.99 $29.83 at Walmart
Save $30 - Sonic's latest 3D adventure sees the Blue Blur sprint into open-world territory with a compelling five islands to explore, epic boss battles, and an intriguing story. This is a terrific discount on Xbox for one of 2022's biggest games. 

Buy it if:

✅ You're a fan of the franchise
✅ You want more 3D gameplay
✅ You're after something new from Sonic

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want classic 2D platforming

Price Check: Best Buy: $29.99 | Amazon: $53

UK: £54.99 £35.99 at Very

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma wired controller | $149.99 $89.99 at Amazon
Save $60 - The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is back down to a record low price we've only ever seen over Black Friday this year. That means you're saving $60 overall here, and grabbing a premium wired gamepad for a great price. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You need speedy face buttons
✅ You don't prioritize a wireless connection
✅ You'll make use of the additional buttons 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a wireless gamepad 

Price Check: Best Buy: $89.99  | Walmart: OOS

WD Black P40 1TB Game Drive | $179.99 $109.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - While we have seen this P40 Game Drive $10 cheaper in the last few weeks, this is still a solid rate for 1TB. That means you're getting plenty of extra storage for a fantastic rate right now.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to bump up your external storage
✅ You don't want to pay for dedicated storage card

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer an official Xbox Storage Card

Price Check: Best Buy: $99.99 | Walmart: $99.99

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $366.98 $299 at Amazon
Save $67.98 - This Nintendo Switch bundle has been available for a couple of months now, but it's still undeniably great value. You're getting a free copy of Mario Kart 8 and three months of Nintendo Switch Online included here.

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet 

Don't buy it if:

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode 

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $299 

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $259.98 $199 at Walmart
Save $60 - You can grab the Switch Lite its regular $199 MSRP with a completely free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Considering that's still a $59.99 game and we rarely see deals like this on the cheaper model, that's a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:  

✅ You only want to play handheld
✅ You're buying for younger kids
✅ You don't need a top quality display  

Don't buy it if:  

❌ You want to dock your console 

Price Check: Amazon: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £194.99 at Argos

Funlab Switch case for Zelda fans | $18.99 $12.99 at Walmart
Save $6 - This Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch case is down to just $12.99 at Walmart right now. You can find similar deals on a few other colors and designs at Walmart.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a Zelda fan
✅ You want to carry up to 10 games with your console

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're looking for robust extra storage space.

Price check: Amazon: $16.99 | Best Buy: OOS

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $59.99 $45.99 at Walmart
Save $14 - Nothing beats a bit of Mario Kart and with over 48 million sales and counting, this is an essential buy for anyone who owns a Switch. This $14 discount (a rarity with Nintendo games) makes it even more of a solid purchase.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a multiplayer crowd-pleaser
✅ You're buying for kids
✅ You enjoyed previous Mario Kart titles 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You'd prefer classic Mario platforming 

Price Check: Amazon: $56.95 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £49.99 £39.95 at Amazon

CRKD Nitro Deck | $59.99 $49.98 at Amazon
Save $10 - Amazon's Christmas sales have dropped the CRKD Nitro Deck back down to its record low Black Friday position this week. That's excellent news for anyone after a more comfortable Joy-Con alternative with all the trimmings. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You find Joy-Con uncomfortable
✅ You don't want to risk stick drift
✅ You still need rumble and gyro controls 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't want to bulk out your console
❌ You want a luxury feel

Price Check: Walmart: $49.99 | Best Buy: OOS

Logitech G203 gaming mouse | $39.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - This is $5 off the lowest price we've seen for this Logitech G203 wireless gaming mouse. A great stocking filler for that PC lover in your life. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a budget gaming mouse
✅ You don't need a super fast sensor
✅ You still want programmable buttons

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You play fast competitive games

Price Check: Walmart: $19.99 | Best Buy: $29.99 

UK: £39.99 £24.99 at Amazon

Logitech G735 wireless gaming headset | $229.99 $149.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - This is the lowest price we've seen on the Logitech G735 gaming headset, dropping the $229.99 set of cups down to just $149.99 in Amazon's Christmas sales. Considering this has been stuck at $200+ for most of the year that's a fantastic offer. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're all about aesthetics
✅ You prioritize comfort
✅ You play mostly on PC

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You mostly play on console

Price Check: Best Buy: $159.99 | Walmart: $229.99

UK: £199 £149 at Amazon

Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard | $249.99 $209.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - This is our favorite gaming keyboard right now, and it's just $10 away from its lowest ever price. $209.99 is still pricey for a keyboard, but considering this is a luxury deck tricked out with hot-swappable switches and plenty of extra controls that's a great saving. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You're happy to invest
✅ You want hot-swappability
✅ You prefer a snappier typing feel

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a full-sized deck
❌ You rely on dedicated macro buttons

Price Check: Best Buy: $209.99 | Walmart: $239.99

UK: £269.99 £219 at Amazon

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 - This is a stunning offer for anyone after a cheaper gaming laptop this week. Best Buy's $250 discount on the Gigabyte G5 makes it unbeatable in this configuration, dropping it all the way down to $849.99. 

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Buy it if: 

✅ You want excellent 1080p performance
✅ You play mid-power games
Buy it if:  You don't want to sacrifice RAM 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to play the latest games at top settings
❌ A QHD display is a priority 

Price Check: Amazon: $1,149 | Walmart: $1,309.99

Alienware Aurora R15 RTX 4070 gaming PC | $2,299.99 $1,799.99 at Dell
Save $500 - If you're looking to turbo charge your setup with the full power of a new generation RTX 4070 card, this is a particularly strong offer. The Alienware Aurora R13 is just $1,799.99 right now - an excellent price for a Ryzen 9 build like this. 

Specs: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a long term performer
✅ You don't need to extra power of the 4080 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer the new Alienware chassis design