Christmas Gift Ideas for PlayStation Players

The word ‘PlayStation’ has become a household name since Sony released the very first PlayStation console in 1994. Throughout the 24+ year reign of PlayStation, each console has stormed the market, with the PlayStation 2 being the best-selling home console to date.

The most recent console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5), is also a record breaker. When this ground-breaking console released in 2013 it quickly became the fastest selling PlayStation console in history, selling 10 million units in just 248 days!

The success and love around this console make it a machine everyone must experience, with a bounty of enticing PlayStation exclusive games, there are just some experiences you can only get on a PlayStation.

So, why not treat the gamer in your life? Whether they already have a PS5, are interested in owning one, or are still playing their PS4, we’ve put together a handy gift guide for you to help you find the perfect PlayStation gifts.

PlayStation 5 Games

Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales

One of the most definitive console exclusives of the last few years, Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales is the ultimate in superhero gaming. Swing through the streets of New York as the legendary Spider-Man in an extensive open world action-adventure. Hide your secret identity, fight crime, take down supervillains and more in this cinematic blockbuster that stands up to Hollywood's best moies. With gorgeous, ray-traced visuals and a stunning 60fps performance mode, Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales is one of the best showcases of the Playstation 5's power. What's more, if you fancy playing the original Marvel's Spider-Man that initially released on PS4, picking up the Miles Morales Ultimate Edition comes with the original game remastered for PS5! There's never been a better time to be a superhero fan.

Demon's Souls

Demon's Souls is the absolutely stunning remake of the PlayStation 3 cult classic, originally released in 2009. The game that spawned the legendary 'Soulsborne' series, From Software's first foray into the world of brutal action fantasy games has been lovingly recrafted from the ground up, with every detail oozing attention and care. If you never got the chance to play the original Souls game, Demon's Soulsfor PS5 is the perfect way to delve into the land of Boletaria for the first time, or to re-discover its secrets after over a decade. Be warned however, the series is famous for it's difficulty and Demon's Souls is no different - prepare to overcome monolithic bosses, hordes of enemies and fearsome creatures, and get ready to die trying. A lot. An absolutely phenomenal console exclusive, but not for the feint of heart, Demon's Souls is an exquisite action-adventure RPG with a stunning dark fantasy setting, and once again shows of the power of the PlayStation 5's visuals like nothing else.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart

Fancy something a little less stressful? Check out the fan favourite classic Ratchet and Clank in their latest installment, Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart on PlayStation 5. When a robotic emporer set on conquering cross-dimensional worlds sets his sights on their own Universe, Ratchet and Clank have to jump in to stop him. Using all aspects of PS5 technology, Rift Apart features breathtaking graphical quality, ultra-fast loading and makes use of all the great accessory features such as haptic feedback with the DualSense controller. Explore and fight your way through amazingly varied worlds to save the Universe!

PlayStation 4 Games

One of the incredible bonuses to owning a PlayStation is the iconic games that are exclusive to this incredible console. In fact, some of the most popular games of the past few years have been PlayStation exclusives. Games that have put us on the edge of our seats, brought tears to our eyes, allowed us to explore and taught us the meaning of RPG. At some point in every gamer’s life, they need to experience these PlayStation Exclusives.

We’ll mention a few exclusives, but there are plenty of fantastic games - exclusive and nonexclusive- to be explored!

God of War

We couldn’t possibly give honourable mentions to some PlayStation exclusives, without talking about God of War. This game was released in 2018 and even with all the big releases since, God of War remains a gaming experience that every gamer needs, it was awarded Game of the Year by a number of media outlets- and rightly so, its awesome!

The gameplay is rooted within Norse Mythology, however you play as the character of Kratos, a powerful former Greek God of War. You will encounter some of the many great gods and colossal monsters of the Norse world in a tale of heartache and adventure. Yes, God of War is as epic as it sounds, it’s a perfect game to start your PlayStation 4 journey or even expand your collection!

Check it out and embody the God of War

Horizon Zero Dawn

This awesome action RPG game is set a thousand years from now. You play as the character of Aloy, a huntress in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by machines.

The machines themselves are fantastically unique! Each machine is based on real world animals and even dinosaurs who roamed the world millions of years ago. What could be cooler than going up against a robotic raptor or electronic t-rex?

Although this game was released a couple of years ago, it’s still relevant and still a must-play. Horizon Zero Dawn is truly a graphically amazing game and gives the PS4 real bragging rights.

PlayStation 5 Accessories

DualSense Controller

You can't play a PlayStation without a controller! The DualSense is the all-new controller designed for the PlayStation 5 with incredible features such as haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and more that help bring your games to life in new immersive ways. The DualSense is truly the next generation of gaming controller, bringing the action to life in the palm of your hand. Just released earlier this year, Sony unveiled the Midnight Black and Cosmic Red DualSense Controller to give your accessories a new look or throwing them back to PlayStations past in the case of the classic black design. You can never have too many controllers, whether as a backup when batteries are low or to bring in your player 2, a new controller is the perfect gift for yourself or the gamer in your life.

DualSense Charging Station

Of course, what use is a DualSense without a way to charge it? Get rid of the need for awkward cables or having to leave the PlayStation on to charge the controller, and pick up a DualSense Charging Station to solve all your battery problems! With space for 2 DualSense controllers, you can keep all your controllers charged up with no issues whilst freeing up the USB ports on your PlayStation 5 console. What's more, the dock is small, sleek and easy to use with a simple click-in design. Fast-charging multiple controllers is a must for co-op gaming, so the DualSense Charging Station is a perfect gift to your gaming partner!

Pulse 3D Headset

Once you've got your games feeling next-generation with a DualSense controller, you'll need to pick up the PlayStation 5 Pulse 3D Headset to ensure they sound next level too. This is how PS5 games were meant to sound - designed with 3D audio in mind for PS5 consoles, the fine tuned audio is crisp and clear to deliver an amazingly immersive soundscape in which sound feels like it's coming from all directions. Not only this, the Pulse 3D has tonnes of great quality of life features such as multiplatform compatibility (PS5, PS4, PSVR, Mobile, PC), dual microphones with noise cancelling technology and an over 12 hour battery life to keep you gaming for longer. The Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is the definitve PlayStation headset, and is perfect to take your favourite PS5 Exclusives to the next level of immersion.

PlayStation Plus

If you weren’t aware, there is even more you can unlock with PlayStation, with the option of purchasing a PlayStation Plus membership. This membership essentially allows you to engage in online multiplayer, receive exclusive PlayStation Store discounts, download all-new free games every single month and more!

If this entices you, you can choose between a 1, 3 or 12 month membership. Want to unlock a world of exclusivity? Check out PS Plus right here.

Not only this, PlayStation offer PlayStation Now - a collection of hundreds of PlayStation games to stream or download, from amazing AAA blockbusters to PlayStation exclusives, all for one low price. With new titles being added all the time, there's enough to keep you entertained every month! Fancy going back to the classics and reliving your nostalgia? PlayStation Now also offers an absolutely huge collection of backwards compatable games from PlayStation 2, 3 and 4.

Final Words

We hope this helped answer some questions about PlayStation must-haves and helped you find some great gifts!