Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’ve yet to pick up gifts, time is quickly running out. If you’re shopping for someone and are struggling with picking a gift, we’ve got you covered. Just in time for the holiday season, we’ve outlined our favorite video game, accessories, tech, and anime gifts.
Each item is linked and accessible, with a brief description as provided by the storefront. We’ll be updating this list as the countdown to the festive season continues, so be sure to stick around and check back periodically for updates.
Our Favorite Video Game Gift Ideas
It’s been extremely hard to keep up with all of the major game releases this year – 2024 was a wonderful year for game releases! From heavy hitters like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to surprise hits like Balatro, there are so many great gift options for the gamer in your life.
PlayStation 5 Games
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – $39.99
“The Unknown Journey Continues… FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the highly anticipated new story in the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. In this game, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating in the party’s journey to “The Forgotten Capital” from the original FINAL FANTASY VII. The Amazon Exclusive Edition includes a limited edition FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH PS5 Controller Skin featuring Cloud and Sephiroth.”
Silent Hill 2 – $49.99
“In your restless dreams, do you see that town? SILENT HILL 2 is coming exclusively to PlayStation 5. Produced by KONAMI and developed by Bloober Team in collaboration with Akira Yamaoka and Masahiro Ito, the unsettling town shrouded in the brooding fog will be remade with enhanced visuals, sounds and gameplay. The SILENT HILL 2 remake revisits main protagonist James Sunderland and his search for clues in the namesake town, after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife Mary… who has long been dead. Experience the eerie monsters and other manifestations of James’ consciousness reworked after 20 years using state-of-the-art technology to play on modern entertainment systems in 4K.”
Astro Bot – $49.97
Nintendo Switch Games
Sonic X Shadow Generations – $39.99
“Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!”
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club – $49.99
“Explore an interactive drama full of interesting characters Continue the adventures of Utsugi Detective Agency with the return of familiar characters – including the returning protagonist from previous games and Ayumi Tachibana, who is now playable in some parts of the game for the first time in the series! Playing as the investigative duo, you’ll have to learn a lot about the other characters’ personalities and backstories if you want to uncover the truth. Who is harmless and who has important secrets? Ask questions, look at your notes and make connections – you need to organize your thoughts and examine your clues carefully to draw the right conclusions.”
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection – $29.99
“Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit finally come together for a highly anticipated collection! Both titles were originally released on the Nintendo DS, and Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit was previously only available in Japan. Now, both Ace Attorney spin-off titles will be remastered, localized, and available worldwide with the Ace Attorney Investigations™ Collection. In Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, players embark on a legal journey as the esteemed prosecutor and navigate through a collection of puzzling crime scenes and challenging witnesses. In the series’ second installment, Ace Attorney Investigations 2: Prosecutor’s Gambit, players prepare for bigger challenges and confront new nemeses as Edgeworth fights to keep his job. In this newly available title, players will learn to interrogate witnesses, find incriminating evidence, and use the power of logic to solve mysteries.”
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – $59.99
“DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy – the first three games of the mainline DRAGON QUEST series. Featuring vibrant HD-2D graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative, players are invited to set out on an epic fantasy adventure to save the world from a dark evil. Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest importance: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world. Accompanied by a band of travelling companions chosen in the beginning of the game, players are immersed in a vast HD-2D world full of towns, dungeons, and caves, meet fascinating characters, and fight ferocious monsters in enhanced turn.”
Xbox Games
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle – $69.99
“Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them – Indiana Jones. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.”
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl – $49.99
“Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Choose your paths wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end. Make your choices wisely, as they will not only define your own epic story, but also shape the future of the humankind. Discover the ever-changing Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous mutants, warring factions, deadly anomalies and artifacts of unbelievable value. Meet members of different factions deciding who of them worth your friendship and who deserve a bullet. Engage in intense gunfights with a variety enemies that follow different tactics trying to outsmart you. Choose your preferable firearms from 30+ types of weapons with numerous modifications that allow creating hundreds of distinctive lethal combinations.”
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – $44.83
“Unite the Veilguard and defy the gods in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, an immersive single player RPG where you become the leader others believe in. When a pair of corrupt ancient gods break free from centuries of darkness, the vibrant land of Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight back and lead your team of seven companions, each with their own rich story. Together you will become The Veilguard.”
The Perfect Last-Minute Anime Gifts for Christmas 2024
2024 was full of incredibly memorable anime, including Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War, and DAN DA DAN, just to name a few. This holiday season is the perfect opportunity to celebrate these anime with Blu-ray sets, figures, and other exciting merch based on popular anime from the year. You might find the best gift here, or find the merch you’ve been looking for with some Christmas money to spend.
Blu-ray
The Crunchyroll Store offers some great deals on individual Blu-ray released and entire sets at a discount, while supplies last. You also get free shipping for orders over $75 and a free pin with orders over $150.
Here are some of the best Blu-ray deals we could find at the Crunchyroll Store:
Fate/stay night Heaven’s Feel The Movie I presage flower Blu-ray – $39.98 ($10 off)
Synopsis: 10 years after the Holy Grail War—a battle waged by Masters and Servants over the wish-granting container, the Holy Grail—another war breaks out in Fuyuki City. Shirou Emiya—the adopted son of Kiritsugu Emiya, a participant of the previous Holy Grail War—is leading a peaceful life with people dear to him. Especially close to him is his underclassman Sakura Matou, who brings kindness into his otherwise lonely life. But once the Holy Grail War starts, Shirou’s peaceful life is sundered.
Fate/stay night Heavens Feel The Movie II lost butterfly Limited Edition Blu-ray – $69.98 ($10 off)
Synopsis: Shirou Emiya made his choice: to keep fighting, and to protect Sakura Matou. Due to the participation of Zouken Matou in the Holy Grail War, and his summoning of the Servant True Assassin, things begin to distort, steadily worsening day by day. Resolved to protect Sakura and not betray her, Shirou refuses to leave the battle. While Sakura worries about Shirou, she also finds herself entangled in her own fate as a mage. However, their fervent wishes are about be crushed by the mysterious black shadow that covers the city, killing Masters and Servants one by one…
Fate/stay night Heavens Feel The Movie III spring song Limited Edition Blu-ray – $69.98 ($10 off)
Synopsis: To save the girl, to enact the justice he’s chosen…The young man will no longer turn a blind eye to the truth. Mages (Masters) and Heroic Spirits (Servants) work together in the battles of the Holy Grail War, a fight for an omnipotent wish-granting container called the Holy Grail. However, this war has become horribly twisted. A young woman named Sakura Matou, with the sins she has committed, drowns in the murky darkness. A young man named Shirou Emiya, who vowed to protect Sakura, works together with Rin Tohsaka and throws himself into the raging battle to put a stop to the Holy Grail War. Illyasviel von Einzbern, as one of the few who knows the truth behind the conflict, confronts her own fate, while Zouken Matou uses Sakura to try to fulfill his own desires. Will the young man’s wish reach her even as he challenges fate itself, battling against the rising tide? The Holy Grail War is coming to an end… The final battle is about to begin.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Complete Set Blu-ray – $99.98 ($35 off)
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai contains episodes 1-13 of the anime directed by Soichi Masui and contains a Special booklet with character reference guides and scene design materials.
Puberty syndrome – Abnormal experiences rumored on the internet to be caused by sensitivity and instability during adolescence. For the first time ever, the hit supernatural series produced by CloverWorks, “Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai” is available on Blu-ray!
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Part 1 – Blu-ray + DVD – $52.49 ($17.49 off)
Synopsis: A great party of heroes once brought an era of peace, their deeds fading to legend over time. But what of their elven mage, Frieren, who outlived her companions? A new generation sparks her next adventure to understand the human heart, now and of the past.
Blue Exorcist Shimane Illuminati Saga – Complete Blu-ray Set – $119.98 ($30 off)
Synopsis: Assiah, the realm of humans, and Gehenna, the realm of demons. Normally, these two dimensions would never intersect, but demons are now intruding on the material world. But among the human race, there are those who can exorcise such demons—the Exorcists.
Rin and his friends successfully defeated the Impure King in Kyoto and returned to their daily lives at True Cross Academy. However, the Knights of the True Cross begin receiving an increasing number of consultations about demons as a wave of strange events begins to spread across the world. Meanwhile, Rin and the other Exwires work to solve the mysterious phenomenon plaguing the school. But as the True Cross Academy Festival is in full swing, Lucifer, the King of Light and Commander-in-Chief of the Illuminati, suddenly appears.
Lucifer declares war on the Knights of the True Cross – to resurrect the demon god Satan and rejoin Assiah and Gehenna as one. And to do so, he states that Izumo is necessary for a certain plan…
Anime Figures
Hundreds of anime figures are on sale at the Crunchyroll Store as well with major discounts, including final clearance sales.
Here are some of the standout deals you can get for a new addition to your collection or a late holiday gift:
- SPY x FAMILY – Anya Forger Lookup Figure [with gift] – $31.28 ($12.71 off)
- SPY x FAMILY – Loid Forger Nendoroid – $52.39 ($7.60 off)
- SPY x FAMILY – Yor Forger Prize Figure (Plain Clothes Ver.) – $24.10 ($7.89 off)
- Jujutsu Kaisen – Adverge Motion 7 Piece Character Set – $39.74 ($8.26 off)
- Jujutsu Kaisen – Nobara Kugisaki SH Figuarts Figure – $53.96 ($8.03 off)
- Attack on Titan Final Season – Eren Jaeger Nendoroid – $53.83 ($11.16 off)
- Puella Magi Madoka Magica – Kyoko Sakura 1/8 Scale Figure (Japanese Kimono Ver.) – $119.98 ($45 off)
- Konosuba – Darkness Nendoroid Swacchao! – $26.39 ($6.60 off)
- Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – Reina Aharen Nendoroid – $54.89 ($8.10 off)
Accessories & Tech
A good accessory can amplify your gaming experience, and the same can apply for a loved one this Christmas. 2024 saw the launch of many high-quality and comfortable controllers, Nintendo Switch peripherals, keyboards, mice, and so much more. We’ve got some of the best accessories you can possibly buy this holiday season.
Controllers and Peripherals
The CRKD Nitro Deck+ is on sale for as low as $59.99 (MSRP: $69.99) at CRKD.com and retailers as the one true solution to the stick drift problem in handheld mode on Nintendo Switch. This controller shell works with regular and OLED Switch models to replace the Joy-Cons and offer a more comfortable experience with Hall Effect thumbsticks, several programmable buttons, and much more. The shell also has a USB-C to HDMI cable, making it serve as a built-in dock.
Another offering from CRKD is the ATOM Collectible Keychain Controller for just $19.99 at CRKD.com, and it comes in several different colors. This mini pocket-friendly controller makes for a great stocking stuffer, and the person receiving it will be surprised to see it connect to Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and smart TVs through Bluetooth. The rechargeable battery and easy USB-C charging ensures the small ATOM controller is a quick go-to option for Nintendo Switch Online and mobile games.
CRKD’s NEO S wireless controller may be one of the coolest holiday hardware choices of the year with several editions on sale for just $49.99 (MSRP $59.99) at CRKD.com. It’s modeled after classic controllers like the original Famicom controller, but it’s stylish touches and additional buttons make it a go-to option for Nintendo Switch, mobile, and PC gaming. The limited-edition NEO S Frost Edition serves just as well on Apple.
8BitDo offers affordable and high-quality controllers for Xbox, PC, mobile and Nintendo Switch this holiday season, with some neat lighting to match the festivities. The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Wired Controller for Xbox offers a comfortable button layout and design that’s tailored to Xbox Series X|S for just $34.99. On PC and mobile, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller brings exceptional performance via 2.4G wireless, Hall Effect Thumbsticks, and programmable buttons for as low as $25.49 (MSRP: $29.99) at Amazon, CRKD and other select retailers.
Keyboard and Mouse
On PC, it’s hard to beat the Glorious GMMK 3 Keyboard, starting at $71.99 at Glorious.com for a barebones 65% keyboard. This year, Glorious opened the floodgates by providing keyboards with Hall Effect sensors, dual Hall Effect and mechanical switch hotswap support, and other features that let you control the way you want to play on PC. The result is a high-performance keyboard that you can also build with the Boardsmith program, making it the perfect gift to yourself or a loved one wanting to upgrade their PC gaming space.
This year’s Glorious Model D 2 wireless mouse is the perfect pairing with the Glorious GMMK 3, as both can be customized and configured in the Glorious Core software. On sale for $89.99 (MSRP: $99.99) at Glorious.com, the Glorious Model D 2 is an incredibly lightweight mouse with an ergonomic design, six buttons, a 26,000 DPI BAMF 2.0 Sensor, and very durable switches rated for 80 million clicks. This mouse can also take advantage of 2.4G wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity via USB-C.
The Logitech G G309 Kamisato Ayaka Special Edition makes the perfect gift for a PC gamer waiting on the release of Genshin Impact Version 5.3. Available for $79.99 at participating retailers, this mouse is themed after Kamisato Ayaka with a pink, light blue, white, and gray color scheme. Like the Model D 2, this mouse is durable and has very long battery life with a 25,000 DPI sensor. It also comes with a free Aurora mousepad at Logitech.com, and first-time orders get 15% off. It’s definitely worth checking out before the faithful New Year’s Day arrives.
The lightweight Cherry MX-LP 2.1 Compact Wireless Gaming Keyboard in White makes for a beautiful paring with the Kamisato Ayaka mouse. For $139 at Cherryxtrfy.com, this is one of the best compact keyboards on the market with many of the features found on more pricey competitors. The keyboard’s latency is less than 1 ms, making it incredible accurate and fast for action games, shooters, and everything in-between. Those signature low-profile Silver switches should sound and feel good too, especially after unboxing it for Christmas this year.
SSDs for Console
WD_BLACK 2TB SN850P NVMe M.2 SSD for PS5
The WD_BLACK NVMe SSD line for PlayStation 5 is hands down the best additional storage you can buy for your system. There are options for 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and even 8TB available. If someone you know is looking for additional storage for your system, this is hands-down the best SSD out there – making the WD_BLACK NVMe SSD a perfect gift this holiday season.
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S
If you or someone you’re gifting for is in need of more storage for Xbox, this Seagate Storage Expansion Card is the perfect gift. Licensed and certified by Xbox, you can trust this drive to carry and house any additional games you may choose to install on your console. Extra space is huge, especially with only ~300GB available on the Xbox Series S out of the box, so this can be a game changer.
