Best PlayStation and PS5 Gifts: Holiday Gift Guide 2021

By | November 1, 2021

With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start checking off those shopping lists. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for PlayStation fans, you’ve come to the right place.

PlayStation has had a heck of a year, despite its popular new console, the PS5, being nearly impossible to find. With outstanding releases such as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Deathloop, and Returnal, there’s never been a better time to jump into the PlayStation ecosystem.

We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up some of the most popular PlayStation gifts that are sure to be on many lists this holiday season. From popular video games to merchandise and collectibles, we’ll take the guess work out of your holiday shopping this year.

Top Must-Have PlayStation Gifts

Let’s face it – the PS5 is hard to come by, but if you’re able to get your hands on one, it will surely make a fantastic gift.

PlayStation 5 Console

Sony

PlayStation 5 Console

Sony’s highly sought-after new console features an ultrafast SSD for reduced load times, higher graphical fidelity and performance, and an upgraded controller that includes haptic feedback to immerse you in every game.

PlayStation 5 Digital Console

Sony

PlayStation 5 Digital Console

All the power of the PS5 but without the disc drive. This console is perfect for the gamer on your shopping list who prefers to purchase games digitally and have everything available to them, without the fuss of swapping game discs.

PS5 DualSense Controller - Midnight Black

PS5 DualSense Controller – Midnight Black

There’s nothing wrong with the standard white PS5 controller, but if you want to add some flair to your gaming life, this midnight black version does the trick. It also matches the midnight black Pulse 3D headset, which you’ll find below.

Best PS4 & PS5 Games Gifts

These are the top games to show off the power of PS5, with some games also playable on PS4.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

PS5 Only

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank’s latest adventure is built from the ground-up to take advantage of new PS5 features like the ultrafast SSD for quickly jumping through dimensions, to the haptic feedback to feel every weapon in Ratchet’s arsenal.

Best Digital PlayStation Gifts

If you’re not sure what to get, digital subscriptions, online memberships, and gift cards are never a bad choice.

PlayStation Store Gift Card

PlayStation

PlayStation Store Gift Card

Give the gift of choice with this $50 PlayStation Store gift card. This way, you won’t have to worry about picking out the wrong game.

PlayStation Plus 12-Month Membership

PlayStation

PlayStation Plus 12-Month Membership

With PlayStation Plus, you’ll be able to experience the most popular multiplayer games, as well as gain access to a rotating selection of monthly games and exclusive discounts, as part of the subscription.

PlayStation Now 12-Month Subscription

PlayStation

PlayStation Now 12-Month Subscription

PlayStation Now is an on-demand games service that features hundreds of games available to stream or download to your PS4 or PS5 console, with new games added each month.

Best PS5 Accessories Gifts

For those who like to accessorize, there are two new PS5 DualSense colorways, headsets, charging solutions, and more.

WD_BLACK SN850 1TB (With Heatsink)

WD

WD_BLACK SN850 1TB (With Heatsink)

Easily upgrade your PS5’s internal storage with this PS5-ready NVMe SSD drive. It features blazing-fast speeds and an integrated heatsink to ensure consistent performance.

15% off $269.99

PlayStation Merchandise Gifts

Treat the PlayStation fan in your life with themed shirts, hoodies, decor, and more.

PlayStation Checker Neon 90's Hoodie Pullover Hoodie

PlayStation

PlayStation Checker Neon 90’s Hoodie Pullover Hoodie

This stylish hoodie features a 90’s aesthetic, retro neon colors, and Sony’s original PlayStation console front and center.

PlayStation Collectibles Gifts

From board games to PlayStation-themed Funko Pops, there’s plenty here for collectors.

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board-Game

Steamforged

Horizon Zero Dawn: The Board-Game

Based in the world of Horizon: Zero Dawn, this cooperative board game allows you to take on the role of one of four powerful hunters, including Aloy, to take down dangerous monsters through strategic card-based combat.

37% off $99.95

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Funko Pop! Gifts

These Funko Pops are full of spiders.

Funko Pop! Games: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Miles Winter

Funko Pop!

Funko Pop! Games: Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – Miles Winter

Swing into the holidays with this winter-themed version of Miles Morales sporting his cozy winter suit based on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales for PS4 and PS5.

27% off $11.99

Matthew Adler is a Commerce, Features, Guides, News, Previews, and Reviews writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.

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