The best Christmas sales for gamers 2024: I've handpicked the 27 best PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox deals this holiday season
Record-low prices on some of the year's biggest releases
1. Quick links
2. PS5 deals
3. Xbox deals
4. Switch deals
5. PC deals
This year's Christmas sales are upon us, and with discounts hitting PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC like never before things are looking pretty strong. Amazon is switching it up at the moment, though. Some offers have been removed from the shelves in the last few days (though Walmart is picking up the slack when it comes to Astro Bot and Lego Horizon Adventures), and others added. However, there's still plenty to check out as we lead up to the big day.
I've been tracking Christmas sales for over five years now, so I know where the biggest deals are most likely to drop and when to avoid savings that aren't as good as they look. I also spend my entire year going hands-on with all the latest tech and tracking prices across the biggest gadgets, games, and gizmos on the market. That means I know what a good deal actually looks like, and the accessories you need to be watching out for this holiday season.
I've put all that experience to good use here, rounding up the 27 best Christmas sales for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox players just below. Everything on this list has my personal stamp of recommendation, and has been price checked to ensure those numbers actually do represent good value for money.
Quick links
US
- PS5: starting from $374 at Amazon
- Amazon: accessories from $7
- Best Buy: save up to $300
- Dell: up to $700 off PCs and laptops
- Walmart: up to 65% off flash sales
- Newegg: up to 75% off peripherals
- Microsoft: free console wraps
UK
- Amazon: up to £30 off games
- Very: up to 40% off
- Currys: up to 30% off
- Argos: 20% off with code GAMING20
Best Christmas sales for PS5 players
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Christmas sales for Xbox players
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
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
Best Christmas sales for Nintendo Switch players
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best Christmas sales for PC
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
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
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
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
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
Christmas sales: FAQ
When do Christmas sales start?
Christmas sales generally start kicking off once Black Friday has closed its doors - but this year I saw holiday sales doing the rounds as early as mid-November. Amazon branded its own discounts as 'holiday' offers around this time, simply rolling with a selection of savings throughout the entire deals period and up to today.
When do Christmas sales end?
Christmas sales generally come to an end around the big day itself (though it's worth noting that shipping dates for gift delivery tend to halt around December 19). However, once the festivities close out there are always a few After Christmas sales to get involved with as well.
Should you wait for January sales instead?
While there are going to be some head-turning reductions in this year's January sales, the truth is that they won't likely be much better than the current After Christmas sales. If you see something you like now, don't hesitate to pick it up as a result.
Want more discounts? Be sure to check in with our best Nintendo Switch gift guide as well as the best Xbox gifts guide and this best PS5 gifts roundup, to find everything across the major consoles.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at 12DOVE, 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.