It's Christmas Eve. So you're like me and you waited until the very last possible moment to do your holiday shopping. Well, the good news is you're not totally screwed. If you can navigate the chaotic parking lot and don't mind the bustling crowds, there's still plenty of affordable gifts (and even some discounts to be had). Below are some last minute gift ideas for the gamer in your family.
Note: We didn't include Amazon or any other online-only retailers due to shipping. These are all things you can purchase in the store, if still in stock.
Xbox One, PS4, Wii U Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 – $39.99 (GameStop, Best Buy)
Grand Theft Auto V – $39.99 (GameStop, Best Buy)
Destiny: The Taken King – $39.99 (GameStop, Best Buy)
Halo 5: Guardians (Xbox One only) – $49.99 (GameStop, Target)
Rise of the Tomb Raider (Xbox One only) – $39.99 (GameStop)
Batman: Arkham Knight – $29.99 (Best Buy)
Mortal Kombat X – $29.99 (Best Buy)
Fallout 4 – $59.99 (any major retailer)
Buy one, get second 30% off on Wii U, 3DS games (Toys 'R' Us)
Gift Cards
Steam Gift Card – $20 or $50 value (any major retailer)
PlayStation Store Gift Card – $20 or $50 value (any major retailer)
PlayStation Plus 1-Year Membership – $49.99 (any major retailer)
Xbox LIVE Gold 3-Month Membership – $24.99 (any major retailer)
Consoles
If you don't mind splurging a bit, most console bundles can still be had for their special holiday pricing.
PS4 500GB Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Bundle w/ free copy of Destiny – $349.99 (Target)
Xbox One Console Bundles – All $50 cheaper (GameStop)
Save $25 on Wii U hardware (Target)
Toys & Collectibles
Monopoly: Fallout Collector's Edition – $39.99 (GameStop)
Pop! Funko Collectible Figurines – $7.99 to $11.99 (any major retailer)
Tons of Minecraft crap (GameStop)