PlayStation Gaming Gift Ideas - Best PS5 and PS4 Christmas Gifts

Games, consoles, gift cards and more

by Ryan Craddock Thu 4th Jan 2024

If you're on the lookout for the best gift ideas for gamers or the top Christmas presents for PlayStation fans, we've got you covered. The holiday season is right around the corner, so we've been busy tracking down some of the best gifts money can buy to help you find a special treat or two for your friends and family.

Below, you'll find excellent present ideas including PS5 and PS4 games, PlayStation accessories, Christmas jumpers, PlayStation gift cards, books, and lots more. Dive in below, and happy shopping!

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PS5 Consoles

If it's a shiny new PlayStation 5 you're after – and let's face it, who isn't? – make sure to consult our PS5 console buyers guide below. With the new PS5 Slim launching just in time for Christmas 2023, now's a particularly good time to buy as we can expect plenty of new stock and potentially some enticing discounts on the original system:

PlayStation 5

PS5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle

PS5 Games

If your special someone already has a PS5, or if you've managed to get one for them this year, they'll almost certainly be looking for some games to go with it. We've shared some of the most popular titles for you below (split up by region), but feel free to consult our guide to the Best PS5 Games if you want even more inspiration.

USA

UK

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (PS5)

God of War Ragnarok (PS5)

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition (PS5)

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Classic Character Ed...

Horizon Forbidden West (PS5)

Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5)

Assassin's Creed Mirage Launch Edition (PS5)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (PS5)

Hogwarts Legacy (PS5)

The Last Of Us Part I (PS5)

EA SPORTS FC 24 (PS5)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (PS5)

F1 23 (PS5)

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (PS5)

Death Stranding Director's Cut

Returnal

PS4 Games

It's not all about the PS5, because the trusty PlayStation 4 still has plenty of fantastic games that would make excellent gifts this year. Again, here are some of the more popular choices this year; more games can be found in our Best PS4 Games guide.

PlayStation Controllers

Nothing beats a great gaming session with your nearest and dearest, and that's where an extra controller or two comes in. Get stuck into your favourite games together by picking up a controller below.

PS5/PS4 Headsets & Accessories

These days there are plenty of accessories that can improve your gaming experience as a PS5 or PS4 owner. We've compiled some of our favourite accessories below, including a range of headsets that will come in handy for anyone wanting to play with friends online or for those who need to keep their gaming sessions on the quiet side.

PlayStation Plus & Gift Cards

Speaking of playing with friends online, jumping into online multiplayer sessions often requires a subscription to PlayStation Plus. The service offers all sorts of other benefits too (read more: PS Plus Memberships: All Three Tiers Explained) so you can't go wrong with a subscription or a gift card as a great gift this year.

PlayStation Gift Cards

PlayStation Wallet Gift Cards can be used on either digital games or PS Plus subscriptions, making them a really versatile present.

PS5 SSDs & External Hard Drives

One of the most important – and most often overlooked – gift ideas is a hard drive capable of expanding a PS5's storage. With an SSD or external hard drive, you have the option of storing more games on your console (you can learn all about them and browse more options here: Best PS5 SSD 2023: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity).

PS5 SSD

PS5 External Hard Drives

PlayStation Homeware

For those who absolutely live and breathe PlayStation (yes, that includes us!), playing the games themselves simply isn't enough. Adding a splash of PlayStation into the home is a no-brainer for diehard fans, so take a look at these fantastic homeware options for something a little different this year.

PlayStation Controller Mug

Paladone Playstation Metal Drink Coasters

PlayStation Reversible Square Cushion Pillow

Paladone Playstation Glass

White PlayStation Controller Alarm Clock

Playstation Gift Set with Icons Light, Stickers, and Bottle

Playstation 5 Heat Change Mug

Playstation Icons XL | 3 Modes-Music Reactive Game Room L...

Playstation Mug, Coaster and Keyring Gift Set

Official Playstation Beach Towel

PlayStation 5 Icons Light Modes Music Reactive

Playstation Official Controller Alarm Clock

PlayStation Glitter Flow Lamp

Playstation Mug and Socks Gift Set

Paladone Playstation Logo Light with 3 Light Modes

Playstation Icons Heat Change Mug

Playstation Water Bottle, Metal Sports Bottle

PlayStation Stand for Headset

PlayStation Water Bottle

Playstation DS4 Silver Controller Mug

Playstation Icons Money Box

PlayStation Clothing and Bags

You could buy your loved ones regular, boring t-shirts for Christmas this year, or you could get them these extra-awesome PlayStation ones instead. We know which one we'd prefer! Oh, and keep scrolling to see some ugly Christmas jumpers...

PlayStation Christmas Jumpers

Nothing screams Christmas like an ugly jumper (for some reason), so take a look at these beauties. Ugly never looked so good.

Numskull Unisex Official Fall Guys Knitted Christmas Jump...

Numskull Unisex Official Playstation Symbols Grey Knitted...

Paused my Game To Be Here Shirt Ugly Christmas Video Game...

Official PlayStation Christmas Jumper

Spyro The Dragon Christmas Jumper - Navy

Sonic The Hedgehog Christmas Jumper - Adults

Video Game Controller Christmas Sweatshirt

Official Street Fighter Christmas Jumper

Official Crash Bandicoot Knitted Christmas Jumper

Among Us Christmas Jumper For Kids

Official Fallout Vault Knitted Christmas Jumper

Call Of Duty Tree Of Duty Christmas Jumper - Green

Crash Bandicoot Kids' Christmas Jumper - Forest Green

Minecraft Jumper - Kids

Sonic The Hedgehog Kids Christmas Jumper

Books

Know someone who's a bit of a bookworm? Why not give them a new read to get stuck into over the holidays by picking up one of our recommendations below?

The World of Cyberpunk 2077

Horizon Forbidden West Official Strategy Guide

Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 1: The Lands Bet...

The Art of Ghost of Tsushima (Hardcover)

The Art of God of War Ragnarök (Deluxe Edition)

The Art of The Last of Us Part 2 Deluxe Edition

Elden Ring Official Strategy Guide, Vol. 2: Shards of the...

The Art of God of War Ragnarök

The Ultimate History of Video Games, Volume 2: Nintendo, ...

The Art of Horizon Forbidden West Deluxe Edition

The Art of Horizon Forbidden West

The Ultimate Playstation Games Collection

The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn

Handmade Goods & Christmas Cards

If you still need to get your loved one a Christmas card, or if you're looking for something truly unique to put in their stocking this year, look no further.

Statues & Figurines

Statues and figurines can be among the most expensive gifts money can buy, but they certainly look good on your shelf at home. If you've got the money to spend, have a look at these stunning pieces.

Modern Icons God of War Atreus Statue

Miles Morales (Playstation 5 Version) PVC Statue

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Geralt Grandmaster Ursine Figure

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Eredin Figure

What PS5 and PS4 games and accessories will you be getting your loved ones for Christmas? Get wrapping in the comments below.

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Stevemalkpus
Thu 15th Dec 2022

I just picked up House of Ashes for $9.99 (with a free PS5 upgrade) because I saw it listed in your article. So everyone should be able to play it for free when it inevitably hits PS Plus Extra next month. You’re welcome.

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Eldritch
Thu 15th Dec 2022

Cheers. Some interesting ideas. Shame the PS5 controller alarm clock isn't available in the UK.

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SuntannedDuck2
Thu 15th Dec 2022

A fair list of prices. While trying to cover a lot I prefer this better than PS Access going 'here is some merch you might like' which to me isn't the way to do it. Make it clear what the big games, controller and merch is not merch you are told to push onto the customer.

It may cover the big main games, variety of controller colours, accessories, and merch with a fair amount of the IPs or older (like that PS collection book) but they are safe bets someone will like them or want them for Christmas. For me it doesn't apply as I don't care for any of the games presented, the merch are fair but I'm not a merch person (I think i have a magazine/something similar to that PS collection book though even if I know most in it already it's still cool to have) but I'm the exception than the majority this will benefit of a PS audience than me seeking niche games that I research myself of course to get what I require. But for good deals for Christmas with a lot presented for people to get from notable store sources for US/UK.