The best Christmas sales for gamers 2024: I've handpicked the 27 best PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox deals this holiday season

1. PS5 Slim Digital | $449.99 $374 at Amazon
Save $75 - If you already know you don't need a physical disc drive from the start, it's well worth grabbing this $374 record-low price on the digital edition. This is a holdout from Black Friday, but before then I'd only ever seen $50 off that original price.

Buy it if:

✅ You only download games
✅ You don't have any old PS4 discs
✅ You want to spend as little as possible

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're banking on picking up a disc drive separately

UK: £389.99 £309.99 at Amazon

2. PS5 Slim | $499.99 $424 at Amazon
Save $75.99 - If you want it all from the start, the full disc based console is also available for a record-low price at Amazon. The PS5 Slim has only dipped to $449 in the past, but this holiday sale has it down by an additional $25.

Buy it if:

✅ You have physical discs to play
✅ You want to play your PS4 collection
✅ You want to build a collection

Don't buy it if:

❌ You only download your games

UK: £479.99 £399.99 at Amazon

3. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | $69.99 $39.99 at Best Buy
Save $30 - Spider-Man 2 had only ever hit $49.99 before last month's sales, but the latest iteration has stuck at this $39.99 record-low for the holidays. That's a fantastic discount on a blockbuster release.

Buy it if:

✅ You like the original games
✅ You enjoy superhero combat
✅ You've played Miles Morales

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't played Miles Morales yet

UK: £59.99 £34.99 at Very

4. Lego Horizon Adventures | $59.99 $39.88 at Walmart
Save $20 - Lego Horizon Adventures has just dropped to a brand new record low price at Walmart, with this year's Christmas sales taking us all the way down to $39.88. This game was absent from last month's discounts, and this is the first time I've ever seen a significant saving.

Buy it if:

✅ You like the Horizon series
✅ You enjoy Lego style gameplay
✅ You want a laugh

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're expecting full Horizon-style combat

UK: £59.99 £36.99 at Amazon

5. Metaphor: ReFantazio | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Metaphor: ReFantazio took its first major price cut just a couple of weeks ago, and it's still available at Amazon. This $20 discount marks a record-low on one of the biggest games of the year.

Buy it if:

✅ You like JRPGs
✅ You enjoyed other Atlus games
✅ You like a deep combat system

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer more action

UK: £59.99 £34.49 at Amazon

6. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth | $69.99 $39.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - I've seen Final Fantasy VII at $49.99 only a couple of times this year, but Black Friday shunted those numbers all the way down to $39.99 last month. This has been full-price since then, but Amazon has returned to a record-low rate in its latest Christmas sales.

Buy it if:

✅ You've played Remake
✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You like open world action

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer turn-based combat

Price check: Best Buy: $39.99 | Walmart: $39.97

UK: £54.97 at Amazon

7. PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle | $599.99 $349 at Amazon
Save over $250 - This is a rare saving on the PlayStation VR 2 system - one that has only appeared a couple of times this year and will likely fade away once this year's Christmas sales are up. You're saving a massive $250 on the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, grabbing the entire peripheral for a record-low price.

Buy it if:

✅ You already know you like VR
✅ You liked the original PSVR
✅ There are enough games to tempt you

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're after mixed reality experiences

UK: £529.99 £339.99 at Amazon

8. The Last of Us Part 1 | $69.99 $29.97 at Walmart
Save $40 - 2022's remake of The Last of Us is down to its cheapest price yet at Walmart, with a $40 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: $29.99 | Amazon: OOS

UK: £69.99 £32.99 at Amazon

9. Silent Hill 2 | $69.99 $49.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - Silent Hill 2 was down to $30 for a couple of days over Black Friday, but that discount hasn't been seen since. Considering this is a massive 2024 release, this $20 discount is certainly worth a look in this year's Christmas sales.

Buy it if:

✅ You like survival horror
✅ You enjoyed the original release
✅ You also like slower Resident Evil games

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't like horror

UK: £59.99 £54.99 at Amazon

10. Astro Bot | $59.99 $49.97 at Walmart
Save $10 - Astro Bot is down to a fantastic $49.99 sales price at Walmart - $10 off its $59.99 launch rate. That's impressive considering this is one of the system's biggest releases of the year and it only hit the shelves in September.

Buy it if:

✅ You like light-hearted platforming
✅ You enjoyed Astro's Playroom
✅ You like collectathons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more of a platforming challenge

UK: £59.99 £43.99 at Amazon

11. Xbox Series X Digital Edition | $449 $398 at Walmart
Save $51 - Game Pass heroes should be checking out this $50 discount on the new Xbox Series X Digital Edition. The cheaper console drops the disc drive - but with Microsoft's massive digital streaming service that's not as much of a sacrifice as it is on PlayStation.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a Series X
✅ You don't want to play physical games
✅ You want to play Game Pass with flagship console power

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play disc games

UK: £423 at Amazon

12. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake | $59.99 $49.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - Dragon Quest 3's remake has been discounted for the first time in its life, with Amazon shaving $10 off the Xbox version this week. That's a fantastic result for any longtime fans of the series.

Buy it if:

✅ You played the originals
✅ You like Octopath Traveler's art style
✅ You like turn based combat

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play other remakes first

UK: £59.99 £44.99 at Amazon

13. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth | $69.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $45 - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has dropped to its lowest price yet on Xbox, with this Christmas deal holding out from Black Friday. That's a massive $45 saving on the newer release.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a Yakuza fan
✅ You enjoy action
✅ You like minigames

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't played Yakuza: Like a Dragon

UK: £23.69 at Amazon

14. PowerA Advantage Wired Controller | $44.99 $37.99 at Amazon
Save $7 - It's a smaller saving, but considering this wired controller started life at $44.99, a $37.99 sale price is particularly impressive. It was $3 cheaper last week but this is still a great rate.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a budget extra controller
✅ You still want some premium features
✅ RGB is a priority

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want the best controller feel
❌ A wireless connection is a must

15. Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $349.99 $329.99 at Woot
Save $20 - Yes, this OLED bundle was down to $299.99 over Black Friday, but considering a $20 discount on the MSRP of the Nintendo Switch is impressive by itself (and you're still getting freebies included) this is still a fantastic offer. I haven't seen any other retailer discounting this Mario Kart bundle since last month.

Buy it if:

✅ You want to use it handheld
✅ You want multiplayer options from day one
✅ You want to play online

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play mostly in docked mode

16. Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Walmart
While the OLED version of this bundle has dropped off the shelves now, Walmart still has the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle for just $299. That nets you a free copy of the game and a 12 month NSO subscription for the price of the console by itself. While this bundle was $50 off over Black Friday, it still represents excellent value this holiday season.

Buy it if:

✅ You want classic kart racing from day one
✅ You mostly play in docked mode
✅ You want to play online

Don't buy it if:

❌ You mostly play in handheld mode

UK: £349 at Amazon (no Switch Online)

17. Super Mario RPG | $59.99 $31.99 at Woot
Save $28 - Super Mario RPG has been dropping its price all year, but this is the cheapest I've ever seen it. Woot has nearly $30 off the remake this week, but that only runs while stock lasts.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You want more puzzle style Mario
✅ You like 3D exploration

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want classic platforming

UK: £49.99 £35.97 at Amazon

18. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | $59.99 $49.99 at Woot
Save $10 - It's been $5 cheaper in the past, but if you're hunting down a saving on Echoes of Wisdom this holiday season, Woot is the place to be. It's currently $10 off on the Amazon-owned site, taking us down to $49.99.

Buy it if:

✅ You liked Link's Awakening's remastered style
✅ You want more puzzles
✅ You like new mechanics

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want traditional Zelda dungeon crawling

UK: £49.99 £39 at Amazon

19. Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door | $59.99 $42.99 at Woot
Save $17 - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is just a dollar away from a record-low price at Woot, with $17 off the original $59.99 MSRP. Discounts like this are rare within the first year of release, even if it was every so slightly cheaper last week.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed The Origami King
✅ You liked the older Paper Mario games
✅ You prefer puzzle-style Mario

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're expecting classic platforming

UK: £49.99 £39.99 at Argos

20. Mario & Luigi: Brothership | $59.99 $49.99 at Woot
Save $10 - Another new release seeing early discounts at Woot, Mario & Luigi: Brothership is also getting involved. This $10 discount is a little smaller than others, but considering this duo only hit the shelves at the start of November it's still mighty impressive.

Buy it if:

✅ You like puzzle games
✅ You want a new art style
✅ You like turn based combat

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want more action

UK: £49.99 £39.99 at Amazon

21. PowerA wireless Nintendo Switch controller | $44.99 $24.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - These cheaper wireless controllers are excellent for multiplayer sessions, and this Zelda colorway is looking particularly strong at Amazon right now. The PowerA Wireless controller is available for a record-low $24.99 in this week's Christmas sales.

Buy it if:

✅ A wireless connection is a priority
✅ You want more multiplayer options
✅ You're a Zelda fan

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer a rechargeable battery

UK: £44.99 £39.38 at Amazon

22. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD | $59.99 $44.99 at Woot
Save $15 - Luigi's Mansion 2 HD was on sale briefly over Black Friday, but jumped back up the price scale shortly after. Woot has this fantastic $15 discount back on the shelves this week for those who missed out.

Buy it if:

✅ You liked Luigi's Mansion 3
✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You like puzzle style mechanics

Don't buy it if:

❌ You're expecting classic Mario platforming

UK: £49.99 £37.99 at Amazon

23. Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse | $69.99 $39.98 at Amazon
Save $30 - This record-low price is generally only ever seen over Black Friday, and those numbers actually ticked up once last month's discounts were over. Amazon has brought that fantastic $30 discount back to this feature-packed wired gaming mouse this week, making for one of my favorite Christmas sales on the web right now.

Buy it if:

✅ You need plenty of extra buttons
✅ You don't need a wireless connection
✅ You like RGB

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prioritize speed over functionality

UK: £69.99 £44.99 at Amazon

24. Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - The BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed is my go-to gaming headset for most PC players. It offers the same drivers and mic as the far more premium Pro version but at a fraction of the price - and it's even cheaper at Amazon this week. You'll find the wireless cups available for just $99.99, and they've never been cheaper.

Buy it if:

✅ You regularly play with online chat
✅ You want high quality audio
✅ You want versatility for consoles

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need a detachable mic

UK: £129.99 £99.99 at Razer

25. Corsair K65 Plus Wireless gaming keyboard | $159.99 $119.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless is a fantastic deck, taking the aesthetic, sound dampening features, and hot-swappable switches of a custom deck and adding that classic Corsair speed under the hood. A $40 discount returns us to a record-low $119.99 sales price that's only been seen a few times this year.

Buy it if:

✅ You want to trade out switches
✅ You like a fairly compact deck
✅ You want extra versatility

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want hall effect features

UK: £149.99 £109.99 at Currys

26. Corsair Darkstar RGB Wireless gaming mouse | $149.99 $119.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - At $150, the Darkstar Wireless was never a cheap gaming mouse, but with a return to a record-low price MMO players should be taking note of the pointer this week. If you've got the budget and you want to try a new macro control scheme, this is a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:

✅ You play MMO / MOBAs
✅ You're not tied to 12-button controls
✅ You want more grip

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer a traditional side button layout

UK: £149.99 £123.31 at Amazon

27. Alienware AW3423DW 34.18-inch curved QD-OLED QHD gaming monitor | $1,099.99 $699.99 at Amazon
Save $400 - This is a brand new record-low price on on of our favorite gaming monitors on the market - a must-see discount on the Alienware AW3423DW. This curved display has been hovering around the $800 mark over the course of the last month, but took an extra $100 discount over the weekend.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a good mix of speed and resolution
✅ Panel quality is a priority
✅ You have a 1440p capable machine

Don't buy it if:

❌ You have a smaller setup

UK: £779 £701.10 at Dell