The best After Christmas sales for gaming in 2023: all the biggest discounts across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC and more

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After Christmas sales will be running from now to the start of 2024, which means there's just a couple of days left to make the most of these festive discounts. We're seeing plenty of savings lining the shelves right now, though many are simply a continuation of the previous weeks' discounts. Still, if you're after some accessories for your new console, or the games that didn't make it under the tree this year there's a solid selection of record low prices to choose from.

We've been watching these prices year-round so we know what a good deal looks like. Plus, we've had our hands on all the biggest games and tech from the last 12 months (and beyond), so we're only recommending After Christmas sales on products we would actually use ourselves here.

You'll find all the latest After Christmas sales for PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC players just below. Stay tuned, though, we're going to be keeping this page fresh all the way through the festive season - and you just know retailers are going to be dropping new discounts right up until 2024.

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Best After Christmas sales for PS5 players

Sonic Frontiers | ~~$59.99~~ $29.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - Sonic's latest 3D adventure sees the Blue Blur sprint into open-world territory with a compelling five islands to explore, epic boss battles, and an intriguing story. This is a great discount on one of 2022's biggest games.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a fan of the franchise
✅ You want more 3D gameplay
✅ You're after something new from Sonic

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want classic 2D platforming

Price Check: Best Buy: $29.99 | Walmart: $77.99

UK: ~~£54.99~~ £29.99 at Amazon

God of War Ragnarok | ~~$69.99~~ $39.97 at Amazon
Save $30 - God of War Ragnarok has only ever been $5 cheaper than this, and that was only during Black Friday this year. Other than that, we haven't seen the latest adventure this cheap all year.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed the original
✅ You're after some excellent melee combat
✅ You like a mixture of action and puzzles

Don't buy it if:

❌ You haven't played the original yet

Price Check: Walmart: $39.97 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: ~~£59.99~~ £36.99 at Argos

Assassin's Creed Mirage | ~~$59.99~~ $36.99 at Walmart
Save $23 - Assassin's Creed Mirage has just dropped to its lowest price yet at Walmart. That means this $23 discount can net you the full game and the bonus content for just $36.99 in this week's after Christmas sales.

Buy it if:

✅ You enjoyed AC before Syndicate
✅ You prefer a more streamlined game world
✅ You don't mind a shorter game

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer the open worlds of Odyssey and Origins

Price Check: Best Buy: $49.99 | ~~Amazon: OOS~~

The Last of Us Part 1 | ~~$69.99~~ $39.99 at Walmart
Save $30 - 2022's remake of The Last of Us is down to its cheapest price yet at Walmart, with a $30 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: $69.99 | ~~Amazon: OOS~~

UK: £41.99 at Smyths Toys

Razer Kaira X gaming headset | ~~$59.99~~ $39.99 at Amazon
Save $20 - The Razer Kaira X is a great gaming headset for PS5 if you're buying on a budget. This is a return to a record low price we haven't seen since Black Friday (and not before then either).

Buy it if:

✅ You want an easy plug and play wired headset
✅ You want maximum compatibility
✅ Comfort is a priority

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need quality directional audio

Price Check: Walmart: $63.85 | ~~Best Buy: OOS~~

UK: ~~£39.99~~ £34.99 at Argos

Best After Christmas sales for Xbox players

Xbox Series X | ~~$499~~ $379.99 at Walmart
Save $120 - This offer is region dependent but if you're lucky there's still time to save $120 on the Series X. Walmart has dropped the $500 console to just $379 this week. Honestly, that's a massive surprise and we wouldn't expect this to last too long.

Buy it if:

✅ You just want the console by itself
✅ You want next gen power for your games
✅ You're upgrading from Series S

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer a game bundle
❌ You want Sony exclusives

Price Check: Amazon: $444.98 | Best Buy; $499.99

Sonic Frontiers | ~~$59.99~~ $29.83 at Walmart
Save $30 - Sonic's latest 3D adventure sees the Blue Blur sprint into open-world territory with a compelling five islands to explore, epic boss battles, and an intriguing story. This is a terrific discount on Xbox for one of 2022's biggest games.

Buy it if:

✅ You're a fan of the franchise
✅ You want more 3D gameplay
✅ You're after something new from Sonic

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want classic 2D platforming

Price Check: Best Buy: $29.99 | Amazon: $53

UK: ~~£54.99~~ £35.99 at Very

Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma wired controller | ~~$149.99~~ $89.99 at Amazon
Save $60 - The Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma is back down to a record low price we've only ever seen over Black Friday this year. That means you're saving $60 overall here, and grabbing a premium wired gamepad for a great price.

Buy it if:

✅ You need speedy face buttons
✅ You don't prioritize a wireless connection
✅ You'll make use of the additional buttons

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need a wireless gamepad

Price Check: Best Buy: $89.99 | ~~Walmart: OOS~~

Best After Christmas sales for Nintendo Switch players

Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | ~~$366.98~~ $299 at Amazon
Save $67.98 - This Nintendo Switch bundle has been available for a couple of months now, but it's still undeniably great value. You're getting a free copy of Mario Kart 8 and three months of Nintendo Switch Online included here.

Buy it if:

✅ You will mostly play in docked mode
✅ You haven't played the Switch library yet

Don't buy it if:

❌ You will mostly play in handheld mode

Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99 | Walmart: $299

Nintendo Switch Lite | Animal Crossing: New Horizons | ~~$259.98~~ $199 at Walmart
Save $60 - You can grab the Switch Lite its regular $199 MSRP with a completely free copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Considering that's still a $59.99 game and we rarely see deals like this on the cheaper model, that's a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:

✅ You only want to play handheld
✅ You're buying for younger kids
✅ You don't need a top quality display

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to dock your console

Price Check: ~~Amazon: OOS~~ | ~~Best Buy: OOS~~

UK: £194.99 at Argos

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | ~~$59.99~~ $45.99 at Walmart
Save $14 - Nothing beats a bit of Mario Kart and with over 48 million sales and counting, this is an essential buy for anyone who owns a Switch. This $14 discount (a rarity with Nintendo games) makes it even more of a solid purchase.

Buy it if:

✅ You want a multiplayer crowd-pleaser
✅ You're buying for kids
✅ You enjoyed previous Mario Kart titles

Don't buy it if:

❌ You'd prefer classic Mario platforming

Price Check: Amazon: $56.95 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: ~~£49.99~~ £39.95 at Amazon

CRKD Nitro Deck | ~~$59.99~~ $49.98 at Amazon
Save $10 - Amazon's Christmas sales have dropped the CRKD Nitro Deck back down to its record low Black Friday position this week. That's excellent news for anyone after a more comfortable Joy-Con alternative with all the trimmings.

Buy it if:

✅ You find Joy-Con uncomfortable
✅ You don't want to risk stick drift
✅ You still need rumble and gyro controls

Don't buy it if:

❌ You don't want to bulk out your console
❌ You want a luxury feel

Price Check: Walmart: $49.99 | ~~Best Buy: OOS~~

Best After Christmas sales for PC players

Logitech G735 wireless gaming headset | ~~$229.99~~ $149.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - This is the lowest price we've seen on the Logitech G735 gaming headset, dropping the $229.99 set of cups down to just $149.99 in Amazon's Christmas sales. Considering this has been stuck at $200+ for most of the year that's a fantastic offer.

Buy it if:

✅ You're all about aesthetics
✅ You prioritize comfort
✅ You play mostly on PC

Don't buy it if:

❌ You mostly play on console

Price Check: Best Buy: $159.99 | Walmart: $229.99

UK: ~~£199~~ £149 at Amazon

Asus ROG Azoth gaming keyboard | ~~$249.99~~ $209.99 at Amazon
Save $40 - This is our favorite gaming keyboard right now, and it's just $10 away from its lowest ever price. $209.99 is still pricey for a keyboard, but considering this is a luxury deck tricked out with hot-swappable switches and plenty of extra controls that's a great saving.

Buy it if:

✅ You're happy to invest
✅ You want hot-swappability
✅ You prefer a snappier typing feel

Don't buy it if:

❌ You need a full-sized deck
❌ You rely on dedicated macro buttons

Price Check: Best Buy: $209.99 | Walmart: $239.99

UK: ~~£269.99~~ £219 at Amazon

Gigabyte G5 15.6-inch RTX 4060 gaming laptop | ~~$1,099.99~~ $849.99 at Best Buy
Save $250 - This is a stunning offer for anyone after a cheaper gaming laptop this week. Best Buy's $250 discount on the Gigabyte G5 makes it unbeatable in this configuration, dropping it all the way down to $849.99.

Specs: Intel i7-12650H | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 144Hz FHD display

Buy it if:

✅ You want excellent 1080p performance
✅ You play mid-power games
Buy it if: You don't want to sacrifice RAM

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to play the latest games at top settings
❌ A QHD display is a priority

Price Check: Amazon: $1,149 | Walmart: $1,309.99

Alienware Aurora R15 RTX 4070 gaming PC | ~~$2,299.99~~ $1,799.99 at Dell
Save $500 - If you're looking to turbo charge your setup with the full power of a new generation RTX 4070 card, this is a particularly strong offer. The Alienware Aurora R13 is just $1,799.99 right now - an excellent price for a Ryzen 9 build like this.

Specs: AMD Ryzen 9 7900 | Nvidia RTX 4070 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD

Buy it if:

✅ You want a long term performer
✅ You don't need to extra power of the 4080

Don't buy it if:

❌ You prefer the new Alienware chassis design

After Christmas sales: FAQ

When will After Christmas sales start?

Good news – the After Christmas sales are already underway. These discounts tend to kick off pretty much as soon as that last shipping date passes before the big day, though they're generally a continuation of the Christmas sales we've been seeing for a couple of weeks now.

When do After Christmas sales end?

After Christmas sales generally come to an end in the new year. Once that clock strikes midnight we see retailers removing sales branding from their pages.

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.

Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, 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 and mice that come with them), and tracking everything that suggests VR is about to take over our lives.