The holidays are fast approaching, and while the coveted but extremely hard-to-get PS5 may be top of your to-buy list, there are a ton of other gift options for that special person who loves PlayStation. For some of the best games to buy for PS4 and PS5 right now, plus supporting gear for both consoles and merch that runs the gamut, scroll down for all the PlayStation gift-giving goodies.
For more ideas, be sure to check out our list of great PS4 games to play, gifts for PC gamers, gifts for Xbox owners, and our many other holiday gift guides and buying guides.
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For the Story (and Scenery)
Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PS4)
If you haven’t already played this absolute gem of a game, which was released in 2017, now is the time. Running around killing machine animals with your bow and arrow is great fun, and the scenery throughout the game—from wide-open deserts to frozen mountain peaks—will keep you entertained for hours. It’s a steal at less than $10.
HZD’s sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, was announced in June. It’s a PlayStation exclusive slated for release in 2021, with an exact date to be announced, so there’s no better time to play through the original.
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For Being Heard
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
This is one of the best pairs of gaming headphones we’ve used, though they also work just as well for music and anything else. With crystal-clear sound, the Arctis 1 provides brilliant and subtle audio immersion that you can really feel. Check out our full review here.
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For a Little Nostalgia
Sony PlayStation Model Kit
This miniature model of the original PlayStation is perfect as a team project that doubles as an old-school throwback. Not only can you assemble everything from the internal circuit board to the outer casing and controller, it comes with a scaled game disk and memory card that you can insert into the model as well.
For parents, this model doesn’t require paint or glue, so no need to worry about making a mess in the house!
