Best PlayStation Christmas Gifts 2024 - PS5 Consoles, Games, Gift Cards, Accessories & More

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 right here on this page. 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 controllers and accessories, PSVR2, Christmas jumpers, PlayStation gift cards, books, and lots more.

There's so much to choose from, so use our handy table below to browse through any categories that take your fancy, or if you'd rather shop all gift ideas by price bracket, make sure to check out our PlayStation Christmas Gift Budget guide:

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PS5 Consoles

If it's a shiny new PlayStation 5 console you're after – which is probably the best present money can buy right now, let's face it! – there are two options to choose from this holiday season.

✅ PS5 Slim: Available Now + The Most Affordable Option

The most readily available PS5 system on the market at present is the PS5 Slim, a revised model that trims down the original console whilst still delivering all of that glorious gaming power PS5 fans have come to expect. Available as a digital-only console or with an included disc drive for playing physical games, it's also the most affordable version of the PS5 on the market. Here are the best places to pick one up:

🔜 PS5 Pro: Launches in November

Your second option this year is to grab a pre-order for the all-new PS5 Pro, the most powerful system Sony will have ever released, and one targeted at the most diehard of PlayStation fans. This supercharged version of the PS5 launches on 7th November 2024, so any orders you make should hopefully arrive in time for Christmas, with pre-orders going live on 26th September.

We'll be sharing all the pre-order links you need in our PS5 Pre-Order Guide as soon as they start to appear at retail, and you can learn more about the new system right here.

PlayStation VR2

If you're looking for a super special treat for a PS5 owner (and have a decent budget to play with), you'll definitely want to consider the PSVR2, Sony's latest virtual reality headset.

PSVR2 expands the capabilities of the PS5 by letting you enjoy VR games – you'll find a link to buy one directly from PlayStation's own store below, which comes with everything you need to get started, or you can browse our full PSVR2 Buyer's Guide for more options:

PS5 Games

If your special someone already has a PS5, or if you'll be getting one of the PS5 Slim or PS5 Pro consoles linked above, games should absolutely be your next port of call. We've shared some of the most popular (and must-have!) titles for you below, but feel free to consult our guide to the Best PS5 Games if you want even more inspiration.

PS5 Controllers

Nothing beats a great gaming session with your nearest and dearest, and that's where an extra controller or two comes in. To enjoy multiplayer games on PS5, you'll definitely want to have a spare controller or two to pass to a friend, so get stuck in by browsing the different colours and editions available below.

All controllers featured here are official DualSense controllers made by Sony, ensuring top quality and compatibility with your PS5 console:

PS5/PS4 Headsets

Whether you're wanting to enjoy your gaming without disturbing everyone else in the house, or simply wanting to chat with friends whilst playing online, a great headset is an essential piece of kit for any PS5 owner.

Below, we've listed our top choices for PS5 and PS4 headsets to save you the worry of choosing between hundreds of different makes and models. The headsets featured here will go down a treat as a gift this Christmas.

⭐️ Best Wireless Headset For PS5/PS4: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

When it comes to the best wireless headphones for gaming at a price point reflective of the headset's quality, you'll find the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless sitting right near the top of almost everyone's list.

Endorsed by popular gaming streamers, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros boast active noise cancellation tech to immerse you in your gameplay, have truly wonderful sound quality, and come with two easily-swappable rechargeable batteries so that you never run out of juice.

If you're looking for a premium set at an impressive price point, these are a fantastic choice.

✅ Honourable Mention: Sony's Pulse 3D

A more affordable wireless option for PS5 owners is Sony's Pulse 3D headset. If you'd rather stick with PlayStation-branded products to fit with the PS5's white aesthetic, these really are a great way to go.

Whilst not quite as astounding as the more expensive SteelSeries set we listed above, Sony's Pulse 3D headphones are still a fantastic choice and would certainly make for a great gift. Read our full review of the Pulse 3D to see why we recommend them.

⭐️ Best Wired Headset For PS5/PS4: Razer BlackShark V2 X

Wired headsets often save you quite a bit of cash, but still offer the same excellent sound quality – you can plug compatible wired headsets directly into Sony's official controllers, which is super convenient.

The BlackShark V2 X is one such headset that's lightweight and comes with comfortable memory foam ear cushions, perfect for longer gaming sessions. Its noise-isolating microphone is great for chatting with friends in games like Fortnite, and a Windows-only 7.1 Surround Sound feature make these even better if you happen to play games on PC as well as your PS5 or PS4.

💰 Best Budget Headsets For PS5/PS4:

There are plenty of budget headsets available on the market these days, allowing you to plug in and play at very little cost. Below, we've gathered three more affordable wired headsets from brands we can wholeheartedly recommend – just bear in mind that the sound quality and comfort, whilst still more than good enough for playing on PS5 and PS4, won't quite match the more expensive options listed above.

PlayStation Gift Cards & PS Plus Subscriptions

Another great gift idea for PlayStation fans is a subscription to Sony's PS Plus service, or a gift card that can let them buy any games or subscriptions they like. PS Plus offers all sorts of benefits such as free monthly games and online play 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 that's perfect for every PlayStation owner. You can find retail price vouchers at big name stores like Amazon and Best Buy (the latter of which sells physical cards if you prefer), but you can also get discounts from online stores like CDKeys and ShopTo – check the prices below.

PS Plus: Essential, Extra & Premium

There are three different tiers of PS Plus that players can subscribe to – Essential, Extra and Premium – each offering more benefits than the last. You'll find a quick rundown of the differences in the table below [Read more: PS Plus Memberships: All Three Tiers Explained]

To gift a PS Plus subscription, simply buy one of the gift vouchers linked above that covers the price listed for your chosen tier in the table below (for example, a $10 voucher would cover 1 month of PS Plus Essential). With that gift voucher, the recipient can spend its value on a PS Plus subscription directly from their PS5 console.

PS5 SSDs and 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 2024: Boost Your PS5 Storage Capacity).

Before we dive in, note that the key difference between an SSD and an External Hard Drive is that you install an SSD inside your console and it can both store and play games, whereas an external hard drive can only store games and must hook up to your console via USB. SSDs are usually the preferred storage solution as a result.

⭐️ Best PS5 SSD: WD_BLACK SN850P

WD_BLACK has been a frontrunner when it comes to PS5 SSDs for a while now, and the SN850P has the added bonus of being an officially licensed PlayStation product thanks to the company's relationship with Sony.

Featuring a PlayStation logo on the drive itself (which is purely cosmetic), the SN850P has a heatsink included (which is essential), and boasts excellent read and write speeds that'll have you enjoying all your favourite games with no issues at all. The new, ridiculously large 8TB model should hopefully eradicate most players' storage woes for good, but the smaller, more affordable sizes are also fantastic options.

For reference, the standard PS5 comes with 1TB storage included in the console itself, so these will double, quadruple, or even-more-ruple your storage.

⭐️ Best PS5 SSD (Runner Up): Samsung 990 Pro

Another excellent choice and as SSD that has long been a favourite of ours for PS5 is the Samsung 990 Pro.

These have long been lauded as one of the best SSDs for PS5 thanks to their great speeds, easy installation, and high reliability; Samsung has been a big name in the storage scene for some time now. All of the models we've linked to below come with a heatsink included (which is essential for using with PS5)

⭐️ Best PS5 External Hard Drive: Seagate Game Drive

Our current top pick for PS5 external hard drives is the Seagate Game Drive, an officially licensed drive that can often be found in both 2TB and 5TB models.

These external hard drives are great for storing PS5 games that can't fit on your console, or for storing and playing PS4 games directly from the drive itself. It's important to note that you cannot play PS5 games that are stored on an external hard drive – you'll need to transfer PS5 games back and forth from an external drive to your console to play them. If that's too much hassle, consider getting one of the SSDs featured above instead.

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.

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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!

Split across US and UK markets below, we've primarily gathered our favourite pieces from Amazon (thanks to their ease when it comes to ordering and returns) but there are more great options to be found. For more, we'd urge US readers to check out GameStop's clothing range, and for UK readers to take a look at both GAME and Just Geek.

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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.

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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 top recommendations below?

✅ Best Gaming History: The Console Chronicles

The Console Chronicles is a tribute to five decades of home console gaming, including the PlayStation consoles we've all grown up with and so much more. It focuses on people's personal stories with the consoles we all hold dear, celebrating their history and offering a nostalgic trip back in time.

A full disclosure on this one: Lost in Cult's The Console Chronicles was made in collaboration with ourselves here at Hookshot Media. You'll actually find some of our staff members sharing their own stories in the book!

✅ Best Artbooks: Three of the Best

So many of PlayStation's top exclusive games are treated to glorious artbooks these days, and the ones we've highlighted below are right up there amongst the best. Each offers a fascinating glimpse into the art of its corresponding game, giving fans a real treat that'll serve wonderfully as a collector's item for years to come.

✅ Best Strategy Guides: Elden Ring

Future Press' series of Elden Ring strategy guides are truly a sight to behold, featuring hundreds and hundreds of pages of information to help you beat what is, without question, one of the most difficult games on PS5.

The first two volumes are sadly difficult to come by these days – you might want to try your luck on eBay for the best prices – but the third volume, dedicated to the game's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, is available to pre-order as we speak. Don't miss it!

✅ Random But Excellent: The Official Horizon Cookbook

Now, cookbooks might not be the first thing you think of when coming up with gaming gift ideas, but when The Official Horizon Cookbook: Tastes of the Seven Tribes arrived earlier this year, it turned out to be a real treat that definitely deserves a spot in your kitchen.

It features more than 60 delicious meal ideas inspired by the Horizon series, and if you want to learn more about it, check out this excellent feature by our Assistant Editor Stephen, who tried making some of the meals from the book.

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. We've found that Etsy is a wonderful place to pick up a unique card for Christmas – we've highlighted a couple below, but feel free to shop the entire range here:

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.

Our top choice for stunning statues and figures is, without question, First 4 Figures. The items available here can be pretty pricey, but boy do they look amazing.

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