Walmart's Christmas sale slashes up to 60% off top gamer gifts - these are my top 8 picks under $50

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Walmart's Christmas sale is here, and with it comes some considerable savings on some of the best gifts for gamers in the business. Whether you're shopping for someone who already seems to have it all or a new player two, there are plenty of games, accessories, and merch options out there at the moment. Walmart's latest sale can save you up to 60% on all these gadgets, offering discounts across PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

I've been tracking these Christmas sales for years now, and gifting all manner of gaming paraphernalia for much longer than that. I've combed through Walmart's offers to bring you my favorite discounts on the most giftable items on the site. Whether you know everything about your recipient's play habits or you don't even recognize their platform, there's something for everyone here.

If you want to skip straight to the sale you can do so via Walmart's dedicated deals page for all things video games. Or, you can take a look at my highlights just below.

Today's best Walmart Christmas sales for gamers

Nintendo: free games with bundles
PC: mice from $25
PlayStation: controllers from $13.99
Xbox: save $150 on Xbox Series X
Chairs: now starting from $31
Lego: Marvel sets from $12

2. PowerA wired controller for Nintendo Switch | ~~$22.99~~ $15.69 at Walmart
Save $7.30 - This super-budget Nintendo Switch controller can add another player to the action (or serve as a backup) for just $15.69 right now. This is a basic gamepad, but it makes an excellent stocking stuffer.

Buy it if:

✅ The Switch is regularly docked
✅ They need more controller options

Don't buy it if:

❌ They need gyro controls
❌ They need a wireless connection

Price Check: Best Buy: $16.49 | Amazon: $22.97

3. PowerA Spectra Enhanced wired Nintendo Switch controller | ~~$34.99~~ $26.99 at Walmart
Save $8 - If you're after something a little more powerful (and much flashier), the Spectra Enhanced controller is down to just $26.99 in Walmart's Christmas sales. You're also getting two mappable back buttons for extra controls as well.

Buy it if:

✅ They love RGB lighting
✅ They don't mind plugging in a controller

Don't buy it if:

❌ They need gyro controls
❌ They need a wireless connection

Price Check: Best Buy: $37.99 | ~~Amazon: OOS~~

5. Horizon Forbidden West | ~~$59.99~~ $29.97 at Walmart
Save $30 - Horizon Forbidden West is a fantastic buy for anyone who enjoys third-person action-adventure on PS5. So far this year, we've seen it drop an additional $2 off this $29.97 sale price, but considering other retailers are still at $40+ this is a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:

✅ They have played the original game (Zero Dawn)
✅ They enjoy open-world games

Don't buy it if:

❌ They didn't enjoy the original

Price Check: Amazon: $48 | Best Buy: $49.99

7. Corsair HS55 wired gaming headset | ~~$59~~ $39 at Walmart
Save $20 - This plug-and-play wired gaming headset is perfect for a massive range of gamers. That 3.5mm connection means you don't have to worry about compatibility with your recipient's system of choice and it's down to a fantastic $39 sale price right now.

Buy it if:

✅ You don't know what platform they play on
✅ They play online and chat with friends

Don't buy it if:

❌ They already have a high-end headset

Price Check: ~~Amazon: OOS~~ | ~~Best Buy: OOS~~

When will Walmart's Christmas sale end?

There's no official end date to Walmart's Christmas sale this year, so we expect it to run all the way up until the big day itself with a final push around those last shipping dates. These discounts may then turn into 'after-Christmas sales' once the holidays are over.

Will Walmart's Christmas sale ship in time for the holidays?

At the moment you will more than likely receive your goodies before the holidays, though that time can stretch on more in-demand items so we'd always recommend double-checking.

We're also rounding up all the best Nintendo Switch gifts as well as the best PS5 gifts and Xbox gifts for more inspiration as well.

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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.