Everyone likes getting a cheeky bargain in the Christmas sales and gaming is no different, providing plenty of tremendous opportunities to walk away with a steal of a deal. Sure, the likes of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are more widely known for their major discounts but you will be shocked how often we find even better deals in, around, and after the holidays themselves.
That's where we come in. Whether it be the best gaming headsets, the best board games, or the best gaming keyboards, we have everything covered. We've been scouring the web all year for the best offers, so we know what we're talking about. We won't be fooled by any so-called 'sales' that jack the price up only to discount it the week before Christmas – we see you, retailers! These are genuinely great deals we would recommend to friends and family. We'll likely throw in a few goodies we've purchased too.
Everything from PlayStation, Nintendo, Xbox, and PC will be accounted for. It could be some unexpected price drops on a new piece of hardware, a 2022 game cheaper than we've seen previously, or even a great stock filling such as an ugly Christmas sweater to keep you toasty over the season. We'll be regularly updating this page over the coming weeks, so make sure to check back in – especially for those Boxing Day (opens in new tab) and January sales.
Browse the best gaming Christmas sales
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US
- Amazon: Lighting deals on 2022's newest releases (opens in new tab)
- Best Buy: 12 Days of Gaming - new deal a day (opens in new tab)
- Dell: Daily deals on gaming PCs and laptops (opens in new tab)
- Walmart: Philips 50" TV for $198 and PS5 bundles (opens in new tab)
- Target: Up to 50% off video game accessories (opens in new tab)
- Newegg: Acer 27" gaming monitor for $149 (opens in new tab)
- Microsoft: Save $60 on Xbox Series S (opens in new tab)
- B&H Photo: Timed holiday deals across tech (opens in new tab)
- HP: Holiday deals up to 57% off (opens in new tab)
- Samsung: $1,000 off Samsung Odyssey Ark (opens in new tab)
- Verizon: Disney Plus and Hulu bundles (opens in new tab)
UK
- Amazon: Save over 40% off on Lego Star Wars and more (opens in new tab)
- Very: Stealth Premium Switch travel case for £6.99 (opens in new tab)
- Dell: Daily deals on gaming PCs and laptops (opens in new tab)
- Currys: £20 off Switch OLED + Mario Kart (opens in new tab)
- Argos: Headphones, cases, and games under £15 (opens in new tab)
- CDKeys: Up to 90% off games across Xbox, PS, and Switch (opens in new tab)
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Christmas sales: FAQ
When will Christmas sales start?
Good news – the Christmas sales are already underway. While better offers might appear in the immediate run-up to the big day itself, the current slate of deals are pretty good anyway. Once Xmas has passed, we will likely see retailers rebranded these as Boxing Day sales, which be your last chance to save some cash ahead of the New Year.
Should you wait for Boxing Day or January sales instead?
While there are going to be some head-turning reductions in this year's Boxing Day sales and in January, the truth is that they won't likely be much better than the current Christmas sales. If you see something you like now, don't hesitate to pick it up as a result.
When do the Christmas sales end?
Much like other traditional sales periods, Christmas sales don't really end - in a way. They just transform into the after-Christmas sales and then the January sales with retailers keen to extend the value-busting opportunities for people and to keep shifting items and products. While it can feel a bit never-ending, it does mean that there's an extensive sales period long after Christmas day. It also means there's a good chance to get a great bargain right up until New Year and beyond.
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