Last minute gift ideas for the PlayStation gamer

So you waited last minute to do your holiday shopping, huh? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. I, too, enjoy the frantic feeling and parking lot chaos that comes with last minute shopping. Maybe the reasons behind your delay wasn’t necessarily procrastination or laziness. Maybe you just couldn’t think of what to get that special someone. Well, if they happen to be the owner of a PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, or PlayStation Vita, here are some great last-minute gift ideas that should be pretty easy to find.

PlayStation Store Cash Card

Found at just about any major retailer (GameStop, Target, Best Buy, Amazon), the PlayStation Store Cash Card is used to purchase downloadable games, game add-ons, and even full-length movies or TV shows. Basically, if you know they have a PlayStation, but don’t know anything about games then the PS Store Cash Card is perfect because it lets them decide what to buy! What’s more, you can decide how much to spend as the cash cards range in value from $20 to $50.

PlayStation Plus Subscription Card

Like the PlayStation Store Cash Card, the PS Plus Subscription Card is found just about anywhere. Unlike the Cash Card though, the PS Plus Card doesn’t operate as a Gift Card. Rather, this membership grants access to exclusive online features for PlayStation gaming consoles, including Instant Game Collection (free games each month), discounts, and online multiplayer on the PS4. With the PS4 requiring a PS Plus membership to play games online, this is a perfect last-minute gift idea for a PlayStation 4 owner. This card also comes in multiple options ranging from 3 month subscriptions ($17.99) to a full year membership ($49.99).

PowerA – DualShock 4 Charging Station

It’s no secret that the controllers that come with the PS4 don’t hold their charge for very long. Help your gamer buddy out by getting them this awesome charging station for $29.99. This way they can actually enjoy their games without the hassle of having to keep the controller plugged into the PS4.

PlayStation TV

The priciest gift on our list, the PlayStation TV is a sleek and compact microconsole capable of playing a wide range of PlayStation Vita games easily. Using Remote Play functionality, like the PlayStation Vita handheld, this nifty little console can act as a second PlayStation 4 console. Using Remote Play functionality, gamers are able to stream “most” PS4 games from their existing PS4 console to the PlayStation TV. So if the PS4 is in the living room, you can have the PlayStation TV in the bedroom and still enjoy those next-gen games. The PS TV is also “PlayStation Now”-ready, allowing owners to stream a number of PlayStation 3 titles. So for $99 (or $69.99 over at Best Buy), you are basically getting a second console.

Games!

This one can be a little trickier because you have to know what games this person already owns. Or you can get around this by just including a gift receipt. Here are the most notable PS4 games this holiday season:

• Grand Theft Auto V (PS4 or PS3)
• Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor (PS4 or PS3)
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PS4 or PS3)
• Far Cry 4 (PS4 or PS3)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition (PS4 or PS3)
• The Last of Us Remastered (PS4)
• Destiny (PS4 or PS3)
• Child of Light (PS Vita or PS3)
• Soul Sacrifice Delta (PS Vita)

You basically can’t go wrong with any of these games. Most of these games are priced at $59.99, but you may be able to catch a discount at some retailers.