The year has flown by and now we've arrived at Boxing Day, offering up a good chance to score one last bargain before 2023 ends so you can jumpstart 2024 with a new game, console or PC.
We already saw some deals drop early in the lead up to Boxing Day, but now the day is officially here, there are even better discounts to be found and we've rounded up some of our top picks below, across PC and console gaming, as well as shiny new TVs to play your games on.
So, if you’re looking for a new game to play so you can kickstart the new year with a fresh adventure, or you want to update your gaming accessories, these Boxing Day sales are set to deliver some big savings to close out 2023.
2023 BOXING DAY SALES: EARLY DEALS
PC gaming
Consoles & VR headsets
TVs
Games
Headsets
Controllers
Storage
Board games, Lego & TCG
Where to find the best Boxing Day gaming deals in Australia?
Below you can find a complete list of retailers hosting Boxing Day sales in Australia, all of which have some amazing discounts on all things gaming related.
- Amazon: big variety of deals on consoles, games, toys and more
- Allied Gaming: Black Friday deals extended with up to AU$1,500 off
- Dell: Find Alienware monitors, keyboards and gaming laptops
- eBay: Coupons for extra discounts on peripherals and games
- Fanatical: Steam keys, bundle game offers and more
- Green Man Gaming: Variety of games for PC, Mac and console
- HP: Peripherals and gaming laptops direct from HP
- JB Hi-Fi: Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation consoles, games and more
- JW Computers: PC parts, peripherals and monitors
- Lego: Find a variety of sets including the Pac-Man Arcade
- Lenovo: Find monitors, peripherals and more primed for gaming
- Mighty Ape: Find collectables, games and more
- Mwave: Controllers, gaming laptops, monitors and more
- PB Tech: PC parts and accessories to upgrade your setup
- Razer: Shop Razer peripherals and laptops straight from the source
Boxing Day Sales: FAQ
When do the Boxing Day sales begin?
Typically, Boxing Day sales start on December 26, the day directly following Christmas. However, in recent years, retailers sometimes kick things off a little early, sometimes even on Christmas Eve. The majority of retailers will have their sales in full swing come December 26, and while the best offers are likely to be on Boxing Day itself, it’s likely some retailers will continue Boxing Day deals up until the new year, and possibly even merge it with the January sales.
Are Boxing Day sales better than Black Friday?
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, though you can sometimes find better deals in the Boxing Day sales, especially on older stock that retailers are looking to clear out for the new year. The main caveat is that Boxing Day is way too late if you’re looking to find a Christmas gift, so Black Friday is the better option in that case.
During Black Friday we saw a lot of PlayStation 5 Black Friday offers, as well as some Black Friday Switch deals – there’s no guarantee these offers will be matched during Boxing Day, but we won’t know for sure until the sales officially kick off.
When do the Boxing Day sales end?
Boxing Day sales can run right up until the start of the new year, though this depends on the retailer and stock availability. We recommend getting in early to avoid disappointment, as it’s likely the best deals will mostly be available on Boxing Day itself. Following directly after are the January sales, though it can be hard to find a clear distinction between the end of Boxing Day and the start of the January sales as it varies between each retailer.
Looking for more great offers? 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 all the latest deals across the major consoles.