The best after Christmas sales for gamers in 2021

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PS5 & Xbox) | ~~$59.99~~ $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save 50% – The latest Marvel game (a single-player adventure with an all-new story) has fallen back down to its Black Friday price for the Christmas sales. If you wanted a new game to try over the festive season, you could do a lot worse than this; it has a genuinely great narrative and satisfying gameplay that caught us off-guard.

UK deal: ~~£59.99~~ £49.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch) | ~~$59.99~~ $49.94 at GameStop (opens in new tab)
Save $10 – Few games are as good for family get-togethers as Mario Kart. Easy to get the hang of but sporting a hidden depth that gives veterans something to get their teeth into, it’s a must-have for any Switch owner.

UK price: £39.99 at Argos (opens in new tab)

Best After Christmas sales for gamers – PS5

PlayStation Plus (12 months) | ~~$59.99~~ $41.89 at CDKeys (opens in new tab)
Looking to top up your existing membership or get a subscription for your new console? This is the best deal around at the moment. Despite having been available for less before now (the lowest price we’ve seen was $24.88 a year or so ago), this is generally the best discount on offer for PS Plus. Remember, though, that this offer is redeemable only if you’re based in the USA.

Far Cry 6 (PS5) | ~~$59.99~~ $24.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 58% – If you missed the latest Far Cry when it launched earlier this year, now’s your chance to rectify that. It’s only five dollars off its lowest price, so you’re getting a lot of bang for your buck with this chaotic open-world extravaganza.

UK deal: ~~£49.99~~ £32.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (PS5) | ~~$59.99~~ $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save 50% – This is a cracking deal on what is a very new (and excellent) game. It’s also fallen back to the aggressively reasonable price it enjoyed over Black Friday, so you can’t really hope to find a better offer. There’s a lot of fun to be had here in a single-player campaign that is arguably as good as the movies that inspired it.

UK deal: ~~£59.99~~ £54.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart | ~~$69.99~~ $49.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save 28% – This PlayStation exclusive was amongst the best games to release this year, so getting it for a good chunk of change less isn’t an opportunity to miss if you’re in need of a fun, family-friendly cartoon adventure.

UK deal: ~~£69.99~~ £44.85 at Base (opens in new tab)

Sackboy: A Big Adventure | ~~$59.99~~ $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $30 – Want a cute platformer to see you through the festive season? Sackboy of LittleBigPlanet fame returns with this 3D platformer you can play by yourself or with three others. While we’ve seen it drop lower in price before, it was only 10 cents less so this is one of the better offers from 2021’s Christmas sales for gamers.

UK deal: ~~£59.99~~ £47.95 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales | ~~$49.99~~ $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $20 – This PS5 follow-up to Marvel’s Spider-Man continues that story with a focus on Miles as he takes up the webbed superhero mantle. While it’s not overly long, it rarely drops this much in price so is a good find in this year’s Christmas sales.

UK deal: ~~£51.99~~ £37.50 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Razer BlackShark V2 X | ~~$59.99~~ $44 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 27% – Having dropped in price during November and stayed there ever since, this entry-level BlackShark headset is a great solution if you were looking for an affordable (but still good) headset for your console. It’s compatible with practically everything, too.

UK price: ~~£59.99~~ £49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

WD SN850 SSD (1TB, with Heatsink) | ~~$269.99~~ $219.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $50 – In terms of ridiculous discounts, this one takes the cake. You’re getting $50 off one of our top recommendations for PS5 SSDs, so don’t miss an opportunity to boost your console’s memory for less.

UK price: ~~£259.99~~ £169.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Best After Christmas sales for gamers – Xbox

Call of Duty: Vanguard | ~~$69.99~~ $53 at Walmart (opens in new tab)
Save 24% – The latest Call of Duty game has had a slight drop for the Christmas sales. Because the single-player campaign is an excellent companion to the already-great multiplayer mode (and CoD tends to hold its price), it’s worth grabbing even if it isn’t the biggest discount on this page.

UK price: Check price at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Guardians of the Galaxy (Xbox) | ~~$59.99~~ $29.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save 50% – You really can’t argue with a discount like that, especially when it’s on a game that’s so critically acclaimed. Seeing as this one took us all by surprise with its high quality, don’t miss the chance to try it for less.

UK price: ~~£54.99~~ £49.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Razer BlackShark V2 X | ~~$59.99~~ $44 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 27% – As a cheaper but still quality version of the standout BlackShark V2, the X is perfect if you want to enhance your gaming experience without breaking the bank. This one’s compatible with most platforms as well, so you’re not limited to using it on Xbox.

UK price: ~~£59.99~~ £49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

WD Black 950 (500GB) | ~~$179.99~~ $139.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 22% – Thanks to a saving of $40, this external hard drive challenges its price during the Black Friday sale. And despite being just 500GB, it’s still exceptionally fast and reliable enough to be worthy of your attention.

UK price: ~~£149.99~~ £109.49 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

After Christmas sales for gamers – Nintendo

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | ~~$59.99~~ $50.99 at GameStop (opens in new tab)
Save $9 – Looking for a great game to play over the Holiday season with your family? It’s Mario Kart. This multiplayer favorite always goes down a storm when played on the big screen, and everyone can get involved thanks to its accessible controls.

UK price: £39.99 at Argos (opens in new tab)

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | ~~$59.99~~ $36.99 at GameStop (opens in new tab)
Save $23 – If you’re looking for one of the best games on the Switch, you’ve found it. This Legend of Zelda is an exceptional fantasy adventure that throws you into an open world of monsters, ruined temples to solve, and gorgeous landmarks to explore. Seriously, Breath of the Wild is Nintendo on its A-game.

UK price: ~~£47.99~~ £44.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons | ~~$59.99~~ $50.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $9 – Even though the latest Animal Crossing hasn’t seen its Black Friday price in a while, it’s still possible to save some money thanks to Best Buy’s Christmas sales for gamers. It’s only $9 off, but that’s pretty fair for Nintendo games in the grand scheme of things (they usually hold their price).

UK price: ~~$39.99~~ £36.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | ~~$59.99~~ $35.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $25 – Another multiplayer favorite, this revamped take on the side-scrolling Super Mario Bros. formula is a real delight that’s easy to get into but tricky to master thanks to tough levels the further you go.

UK price: ~~$39.99~~ £36.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)

Super Mario Odyssey | ~~$59.99~~ $46.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $15 – This is easily one of the best games on Switch, so seeing a good chunk of change knocked off is the perfect opportunity to pick it up if you’ve yet to try the world-spanning Mario adventure.

UK deal: ~~£39.99~~ £36.99 at Currys (opens in new tab)

SanDisk SD Card (128GB) | ~~$24.99~~ $17.29 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 25% – You don’t need anything fancy if you want to boost your Switch console’s memory; this entry from SanDisk will more than do the trick, and it’s even cheaper than normal in the Christmas sales. A bargain.

UK price: ~~£19.99~~ £14.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

After Christmas sales for gamers – PC & laptops

HP Pavilion (GTX 1650) | ~~$879.99~~ $777 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Looking for an entry-level gaming laptop in the Christmas sales for gamers? This option from HP will allow you to play most games at medium settings with no trouble, so it’s a bargain.
Features: Intel Core i5-9300H, GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 15.6-inch Full HD screen

Razer Basilisk Ultimate | ~~$149.99~~ $89.99 at Best Buy (opens in new tab)
Save $60 – The Basilisk Ultimate isn’t necessarily the newest mouse in Razer’s stable, but it’s definitely one of the better options on offer. This is one of the lower prices seen on the premium pointer, so don’t miss it in the Christmas sales for gamers.

UK deal: £84.73 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Razer Cynosa | ~~$60~~ $34.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $25 – The Razer Cynosa has hit the lowest ever price today, positioning this model as one of the more competitive budget decks from a big name brand.

Razer Huntsman Elite | ~~$200~~ $129.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $70 – Simply put, the Razer Huntsman Elite gaming keyboard has never been cheaper than this. If you’ve been after a high-end optical-mechanical deck, they don’t come much better than this.

After Christmas sales for gamers – board games & tabletop RPGs

Gloomhaven | ~~$139.99~~ $118.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $21 – Few games have created as much buzz as this one over the past few years, so being able to get even a small amount off in time for the Christmas sales isn’t an opportunity to be missed.

UK deal: ~~£149.99~~ £102.06 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Pandemic | ~~$44.99~~ $29.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $15 – It may seem a little on the nose these days, but Pandemic remains one of the top board games out there right now thanks to fantastic co-op gameplay that emphasizes teamwork. It’s a must-have.

UK deal: ~~£33.32~~ £21.96 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set | ~~$19.99~~ $11.29 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Ever fancied diving into Dungeons & Dragons? The Starter Set has seen a massive reduction for the Christmas sales, and this is almost its lowest ever price. Because it comes packed with pre-made player sheets and a ready-made adventure for you to run, it has everything needed to go on your first adventure.

UK price: ~~£19.99~~ £16.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Dungeons & Dragons Essentials Kit | ~~$24.99~~ $13.16 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save 47% – If you’re hoping to take on your second D&D adventure or are looking for something a little less prescriptive than the Starter Set, the Essentials Kit is a great choice. Its storyline is much more flexible, and characters can tackle quests in whatever order they want.

UK deal: ~~£24.99~~ £20 at Amazon (opens in new tab)