Gaming Boxing Day Deals 2026

Retailers to compare first

Argos Top retailer

Argos clears stock fast at Boxing Day — toys, electricals, and small appliances move first. Timing, top categories, and what to skip in 2026.

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Amazon Top retailer

Lightning Deals, Prime early access, and a year-round Boxing Day landing page. Here's how to actually win the Amazon Boxing Day sale in 2026.

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Currys Top retailer

Currys leads the UK Boxing Day TV event — for a structural reason. Here's what to expect from the 2026 sale and where the deals are sharpest.

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Top Boxing Day Gaming deals to watch

Estimates based on previous Boxing Days. We update these once 2026 deals are confirmed.

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Product	Retailer	Expected Price	Discount	Status	Action
PS5 Slim Disc Edition + Game Bundle	Argos	Around £399 at Boxing Day	bundle value 20–25%	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Xbox Series X	Currys	Around £449 at Boxing Day	15–20% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Nintendo Switch 2	Smyths Toys	Around £349 at Boxing Day	5–10% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Meta Quest 3S (128GB)	Amazon	Around £269 at Boxing Day	20–25% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
Steam Deck OLED	Amazon	Around £449 at Boxing Day	10–15% off RRP	Live: Price verified	Get Deal
PlayStation 5 Pro	Very	Around £699 at Boxing Day	limited discount	Live: Price verified	Get Deal

Argos

Live: Price verified

PS5 Slim Disc Edition + Game Bundle

Expected discount: bundle value 20–25%

Expected price: Around £399 at Boxing Day

Argos runs the strongest PS5 bundle deals — look for a game and extra controller included.

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Currys

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Xbox Series X

Expected discount: 15–20% off RRP

Expected price: Around £449 at Boxing Day

Currys typically bundles Game Pass Ultimate; the Series X hits its annual low at Boxing Day.

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Smyths Toys

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Nintendo Switch 2

Expected discount: 5–10% off RRP

Expected price: Around £349 at Boxing Day

Smyths is the most reliable stockist for Nintendo hardware over the Christmas period.

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Amazon

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Meta Quest 3S (128GB)

Expected discount: 20–25% off RRP

Expected price: Around £269 at Boxing Day

The best entry point into VR; Amazon leads on Meta discounts consistently.

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Amazon

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Steam Deck OLED

Expected discount: 10–15% off RRP

Expected price: Around £449 at Boxing Day

Valve hardware rarely drops, but Amazon offers the best post-Christmas pricing.

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Very

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PlayStation 5 Pro

Expected discount: limited discount

Expected price: Around £699 at Boxing Day

Very's finance options make the PS5 Pro more accessible; expect £50–£70 off at most.

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How we chose these Gaming deals

We selected these deals based on:

• Genuine prior-year price history (not inflated "was" prices)
• Brand reliability and product quality
• Retailer reputation for honouring deals and managing returns
• Whether the discount represents an actual annual low, not a return to baseline pricing

We update this page when 2026 deals are confirmed. Read our full editorial policy.

Gaming is one of the most searched categories at Boxing Day. Console bundles, digital game sales, and accessories all feature heavily. For those who didn’t find a console under the tree on Christmas morning, Boxing Day is the next best opportunity. Black Friday is generally stronger for console hardware pricing. Boxing Day has its own edge on game titles, digital content, and accessories — and the post-Christmas gift-card spending creates real demand that retailers meet with competitive deals.

Which retailers have the best gaming Boxing Day deals?

Retailer	Strengths	Typical discount	Notes
Argos	Console bundles, same-day collection	15–25%	Strong on hardware bundles
Amazon	Digital codes, accessories, game deals	20–35%	Best for games and peripherals
Currys	Gaming laptops, monitor bundles	15–25%	Good for PC gaming hardware
PlayStation Store	PS5 digital games	30–60%	Runs independent Boxing Day sale
CDKeys	Digital codes across all platforms	20–40%	Often cheapest for game titles
Argos leads for console hardware bundles, particularly PS5 and Xbox. For game titles and digital content, the PlayStation Store and CDKeys frequently offer better deals than physical retailers.

What discounts to expect on gaming at Boxing Day 2026

Console hardware: Rarely deeply discounted at Boxing Day — manufacturers control pricing tightly. Bundles (console + game + controller) are where the value appears, representing an effective 15–25% discount vs buying separately. Don’t expect consoles to drop to a new low price point at Boxing Day. Expect bundles to add more value instead. Games (physical): 20–30% off at Argos and Amazon. Titles released in the second half of 2025 will see their first significant price cuts. Major releases from summer and autumn 2025 are the targets. Games (digital): 30–60% on PS5 via PlayStation Store, and Xbox via Microsoft Store. These tend to match or beat physical pricing. CDKeys offers pre-purchased digital codes at a significant discount: often 20–40% below the PSN/Xbox Store price. Accessories: Controllers, headsets, and gaming chairs see 25–35% discounts. The DualSense Edge and Xbox Elite Series 2 are consistent Boxing Day discount targets. Gaming laptops: See the laptops guide for full detail. Mid-tier gaming laptops in the RTX 4060 segment historically represent strong value at Boxing Day.

Best gaming products to look for on Boxing Day

PS5 console bundles: A PS5 Slim with a couple of first-party titles (Spider-Man 2, Horizon Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7) is the strongest bundle value at Boxing Day. The disc version remains the better long-term buy. Xbox Game Pass bundles: Microsoft has been aggressive with Game Pass bundle deals at Boxing Day. A 12-month Game Pass Ultimate code plus controller is a standout value proposition at £80–£100 less than buying separately. Nintendo Switch OLED: Boxing Day often brings Switch bundle deals. Nintendo does not typically drop hardware pricing, but bundle-with-game deals from Argos appear regularly. Mario Kart and Switch Sports are reliable pack-in titles. Sony WH-1000XM5 as a gaming headset: Technically headphones but worth mentioning in gaming context — premium noise-cancelling headsets become gaming tools. The XM5 at Boxing Day pricing delivers better value than dedicated gaming headsets at similar price points. Gaming chairs: DXRacer, Secretlab, and GT Omega regularly appear in Amazon Boxing Day deals at 25–30% off. If you’ve been considering a dedicated gaming chair, Boxing Day is the right moment.

When do gaming Boxing Day deals start?

Amazon: Early access for Prime members, sometimes Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Full sale from midnight 26 December. Argos: In-store from opening time Boxing Day morning; online from midnight. PlayStation Store: Sony typically launches their Boxing Day/New Year sale in the final days of December. Check the PS Store directly rather than third-party sources for the live sale. CDKeys: Sale runs around Boxing Day weekend — check their homepage for current promotions. Xbox/Microsoft Store: Similar pattern to PlayStation Store; usually active Boxing Day or 27 December.

Boxing Day vs Black Friday for gaming

Black Friday is generally better for console hardware. Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo all align their biggest promotional moments with Black Friday. Boxing Day has its own specific strengths: people receive gift cards or cash on Christmas Day and spend it immediately. Game titles released in autumn 2025 see their first significant Boxing Day discount. Both PSN and Xbox digital stores run substantial end-of-year sales through late December and early January. The practical answer: if you’re buying a console, Black Friday is marginally better for hardware price. If you’re buying games, digital content, or accessories, Boxing Day is equally strong and worth targeting.

Expert tips for gaming Boxing Day deals

Bundles beat standalone hardware. Console manufacturers protect hardware pricing jealously. The best value at Boxing Day comes from bundles: a console plus two or three games plus an extra controller effectively represents a 20–30% saving vs individual prices, even if the hardware itself isn’t discounted. Check CDKeys before PSN or Xbox Store. CDKeys sells legitimate digital codes (they source from wholesale markets globally) at prices typically 20–40% below official store pricing. For game titles you know you want, it’s the cheapest legal option. The disc version is still the better PS5 buy. Digital-only consoles save £50–£70 upfront but lock you into PSN pricing. The disc version gives you the physical secondhand market and disc-based sales. At Boxing Day bundle pricing, the disc version is almost always the better long-term value. PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass deals appear around Boxing Day. Both subscription services run promotional offers in the final week of December. 12-month subscriptions at 40–50% off appear regularly — often the most cost-effective gaming deal in the Boxing Day period. Don’t wait for a specific game to go cheaper. Major titles (GTA VI, CoD annual release, FIFA) rarely drop significantly at Boxing Day. If you want a blockbuster title, you’ll pay close to RRP. The real deals are on titles 6–18 months old that have cleared the premium pricing window.

FAQ

Are gaming deals better at Boxing Day or Black Friday? Black Friday is generally stronger for console hardware. Boxing Day is better for game titles, digital content, and accessories. For PC gaming hardware, both events are comparable. Where is the best place to buy games on Boxing Day? CDKeys for digital codes (consistently cheapest), the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store for digital titles (30–60% off in their own sales), and Amazon or Argos for physical copies. Which retailer is best for gaming hardware at Boxing Day? Argos leads for console bundles, particularly PS5 and Xbox. Amazon is strongest for peripherals, accessories, and PC gaming gear. CDKeys is the best option for digital codes and game titles. Are Boxing Day gaming deals new price records, or discounts from inflated pre-Christmas prices? For console hardware, prices are usually stable and bundles are the mechanism for value rather than raw price cuts. For games and accessories, check the 90-day price history — some deals are at genuine lows, others less so. Our Boxing Day shopping guide covers the tools to check. Is it worth waiting until the January sales if I miss Boxing Day gaming deals? For game titles and digital content, yes: the PlayStation and Xbox digital store sales typically run into early January. For console hardware bundles, stock on the best configurations sells through quickly. Don’t count on the same bundle being available a week later.