Whether you're brand new to PlayStation or you've been a fan since the PlayStation 1, there's a lot to be excited about from Sony this holiday. From great games like Uncharted 4: A Thief's End and FIFA 17, to the sleek, new PS4 Pro, to a PlayStation Plus membership that keeps on giving all year long, you're sure to find something here for the PlayStation gamer on your list.
So have no fear, seasonal shopper: these are the 23 best PlayStation gifts of the year.
It’s a sad truth of gaming that when you play for long enough, sometimes your controllers’ thumbsticks take quite a beating. With a pack of Grip-iT Analog Stick Covers, you can make old controllers comfortable again. Or, if you unwrapped a new one for the holidays, protect those pristine thumbsticks for your gaming marathons ahead.
See the Grip-iT Analog Stick Covers, Set of 4 on Amazon
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With a huge variety of convex and concave grips, you’ll enjoy greater accuracy in any kind of game you play.
See Kelux Thumb Grips 10 Pack for PS4 Controllers on Amazon
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A great headset for the gamer that does it all, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset offers excellent comfort and quality, and it’s compatible with PS4, Xbox One, and PCs. Plus, $50 won’t break the bank, meaning you can probably sneak something else onto your list. If you’re too curious to wait, check out our headset unboxing.
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An excellent gift for someone with roommates, Sony’s Platinum Wireless Headset delivers clear 7.1 surround sound so you can slay all night without keeping your friends up.
See the PlayStation 4 Platinum Wireless Headset on Amazon
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If you’re looking for a great all-in-one starter package, look no further. One 500GB PS4, one wireless controller, and a copy of Uncharted 4 - one of the best looking and best reviewed games of this year. Just don’t forget to pick up a PlayStation Plus membership if you want to play Uncharted 4’s multiplayer, which, trust us, you do.
See the PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB Console on Amazon
See the PlayStation 4 Slim 500GB Console on Amazon UK
What’s not to like? A great console with tons of hit games, and with 1 terabyte of space you have nothing to fear from the digital future.
See the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro 1TB Console on Amazon
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Some gaming franchises are synonymous with PlayStation, and Uncharted is one of them. In our 9.0 review of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, we praised its graphics, story, characters, and multiplayer modes. Yes, it’s great if you played the first three, but the story is told in a way that doesn’t require homework. Don’t skip out on this Game of the Year contender.
See the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End on Amazon
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Ratchet & Clank continues to be one of the best all-ages games around. Pick it up if gamers young and old will be playing together. Read our Ratchet & Clank review.
See Ratchet & Clank on Amazon UK
Dark Souls III is a fantastic game, but you might want to wait until the parties are over to dive in. With fierce combat and challenging bosses, it can be hard to maintain your holiday cheer death after death. Developer From Software is still supporting the game with strong DLC, so even if you beat the game there’s plenty more punishment to look forward to. Read our Dark Souls 3 review.
See Dark Souls III on Amazon UK
In our 8.9 review of NBA 2K17, we praised its updated shooting and dribbling mechanics and said “NBA 2K17 will be in our gaming rotation for many months to come.” Grabbing the Early Tip Off Edition also nets you some extra virtual currency, as well as some special MyTEAM card packs.
See NBA 2K17 - Early Tip Off Edition on Amazon
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A great story might not be what you’d expect from a soccer game, but this year FIFA nailed a rags to riches story built around The World’s Game. Read our FIFA 17 review.
This year Madden returned to form with a new focus on team personality. Read our Madden NFL 17 review.
See Madden NFL 17 on Amazon UK
Big Boss in a beautiful, stealthy sandbox, plus a 10/10 review from us. What more do you need to hear?
See Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience on Amazon
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If you’re a fantasy fan and you have a ton of holiday vacation time to burn through, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt should be your game of choice. In our 9.3 review, we praise the game as “massive in size and meticulously detailed.” This version brings you the base version of the game, plus all the content released to date. Some of it, like Blood and Wine, is very, very good.
See Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition on Amazon
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If you haven’t played Rise of the Tomb Raider, this is your best chance. It includes the main story, plus a bunch of extra single-player and multiplayer content.
See Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Amazon
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Ah, Nathan Drake. So handsome. So cool and calm under pressure. That is… until you switch his interchangeable face to something a little bit more...frustrated. This 7” tall Drake figure comes with tons of tiny accessories including ropes and weapons, so you can prepare for any adventure.
See the NECA Uncharted 4 Ultimate Nathan Drake Action Figure on Amazon
See the NECA Uncharted 4 Ultimate Nathan Drake Action Figure on Amazon UK
Uncharted 4 developer Naughty Dog has some of the best artists in the business, so take a behind-the-scenes look at how they get it done.
See The Art of Uncharted 4 on Amazon
Shopping for a Dark Souls collector? This Red Knight Action Figure from Funko POP wears the same armor that’s on the cover of the game, so they’d look perfect next to each other on display. It’s too bad it’s not praising the sun, but nobody’s perfect.
See the Funko POP Games: Dark Souls - Red Knight Action Figure on Amazon
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PSVR is super cool, but let’s be real: if you want to do it right, you need to manage a lot of hardware. With the POWER A Charge & Display Stand for PSVR, you can charge 1 DualShock and 2 PlayStation Move controllers at the same time, plus it has a dock to display your PSVR headset -- and keep it from being stepped on.
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An inexpensive, nice looking way to charge two PS4 controllers at once. Perfect for the co-op gamers on your list.
See the POWER A DualShock 4 Dual Charger on Amazon
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Double the size of the PS4’s standard hard drive, plus the higher RPM means you’ll see a bit of a performance boost as well. Don’t worry; swapping your old one out is easy to do. For more, check out our guide on the best PS4 hard drives.
See the HGST Travelstar 1TB 7200 RPM SATA III Hard Drive on Amazon
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At 5400 RPM, you won’t see a speed boost over the standard PS4 hard drive. However, the massive 2 terabyte capacity means you won’t run out of room for games, movies, and more for a long, long time. Check out our guide on the best PS4 hard drives.
See the Seagate 2TB Laptop HDD on Amazon
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Tons of PS4 games simply can’t be experienced to their fullest without a PlayStation Plus membership. When you gift a PS+ membership, you’re letting someone play with their friends online from anywhere in the world, plus they’ll receive free digital games every month for a year. And the best part? It fits in a stocking. You’re welcome.
See a 1-Year PlayStation Plus Membership on Amazon
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