Gifts for PS5 Gamers: 22 Ideas for 2026

This is the gift for the PS5 player who has everything else. Being able to swap a worn stick module instead of replacing the whole controller is a real advantage given how common stick drift is, and the back buttons and trigger stops give competitive players an edge in shooters. It feels premium in the hand. The catch is the price, which is high enough that most players never buy it for themselves, so it makes a memorable gift.

The PS5 player you are shopping for takes shooters seriously and already has everything else. Back buttons and trigger stops give them an edge, the control profiles switch on the fly, and a worn stick module can be swapped instead of replacing the whole controller. It is a memorable gift because most players never buy it for themselves.

A second DualSense is the easiest gift for anyone who plays co-op on the couch or has a controller that's starting to drift. Choosing a color the person doesn't already own makes it feel more personal and easy to tell apart from their main controller. It also doubles as a great PC controller. Like any standard DualSense, its sticks can eventually drift, so the Edge is the better long-term choice for heavy players.

The person you are buying for plays couch co-op or has a controller that is starting to drift. A second DualSense in a color they don't already own feels personal and is easy to tell apart from their main pad, and it doubles as a PC controller too.

Limited edition controllers are some of the most popular PlayStation gifts because they combine something useful with something to collect. If the person loves Ghost of Yōtei, this is a thoughtful upgrade from a plain controller, and it pairs perfectly with a copy of the game. Because it's a limited run, stock can be patchy and prices can climb, so buy early in the season.

The person you are shopping for loves Ghost of Yōtei or collects controllers. It combines something useful with something to display, and the haptics and adaptive triggers bring the game's horse riding and sword clashes to their fingertips.

The Portal solves one of the most common problems in a shared home: someone else wants the TV. It lets a PS5 player keep going in bed, in the kitchen or anywhere with good Wi-Fi, with the same haptic feedback and adaptive triggers as a DualSense. It's important to understand that it isn't a separate console, so it depends on the PS5 at home and a solid internet connection.

The PS5 player you are buying for shares a TV with the household. The Portal lets them keep playing in bed, in the kitchen or anywhere with good Wi-Fi, with the same haptic feedback and adaptive triggers as a DualSense. It runs games from the PS5 at home, so it suits a strong home internet connection.

For a PS5 player, especially one with a PlayStation Portal, an official headset that works seamlessly with both devices is a great gift. PlayStation Link gives low-latency wireless audio, and the charging hanger doubles as a neat place to store it next to the TV. For more choices, see our guide to the best headset for PS5.

The person you are shopping for owns a PS5 and especially a PlayStation Portal. It works with both devices, the charging hanger doubles as a neat place to store it next to the TV, and Bluetooth covers phones.

Earbuds are a good alternative for players who find over-ear headsets hot or uncomfortable, and these pair especially well with a PlayStation Portal for gaming around the house or on the go. Sound quality is excellent for earbuds. Fit is personal with any earbuds, and they can drop connection now and then, so they suit people who already like wearing earbuds.

The player you are buying for finds over-ear headsets hot or uncomfortable. The earbuds pair especially well with a PlayStation Portal for gaming around the house or on the go, the charging case travels easily, and the sound is excellent for earbuds.

This is our top pick in our best headset for PS5 guide, and it makes a great gift because it's comfortable for hours, lasts about a week of daily play on a charge and switches to a phone call with one button. It also works on other devices, so it won't become useless if the person adds a PC or Switch. It's the best balance of price and quality for most PS5 players.

The PS5 player you are shopping for wants a reliable wireless headset. It is comfortable for hours, lasts about a week of daily play on a charge, and switches to a phone call with one button. It also works with PC and Switch if they add one later.

Running out of space is one of the most common PS5 frustrations, especially since the system software takes a large share of the built-in storage. An officially licensed drive removes any worry about compatibility, the attached heatsink means there's nothing extra to buy, and installing it takes only a few minutes. Games load quickly and can be played straight from the drive.

The PS5 owner you are buying for is always deleting games to make room. An officially licensed drive removes any worry about compatibility, the attached heatsink means nothing extra to buy, and games load quickly and play straight from the drive.

If the person has a large library, the 2TB version of this drive is a generous gift that solves storage problems for a long time. The integrated heatsink fits the PS5's expansion slot without extra parts, installation takes only a few minutes, and the console recognizes it straight away. It also makes an excellent PC upgrade if they ever need it.

The person you are shopping for has a large library and installs a lot of big games. The 2TB capacity solves storage problems for a long time, the integrated heatsink fits the PS5 expansion slot without extra parts, and it also works as a PC upgrade if they ever need it.

No more starting a game with a dead controller is a simple but appreciated gift, especially for households with two controllers. It frees up the console's USB ports and gives controllers a tidy home. It takes a moment to learn how to seat controllers properly, and it's worth buying from a trusted seller so it arrives with the correct plug. For more options, see our guide to the best charging station for PS5 controller.

The household you are buying for has two DualSense controllers and wants to never start a game with a dead one. The official dock charges both without connecting them to the PS5, keeps them in a tidy spot, and frees up the console's USB ports.

It's a practical gift that turns a messy entertainment center into a neat setup, and it's especially useful in warm rooms where extra airflow helps. Charging two controllers right beside the console means they're always ready. As a third-party product, it's best for people who like an all-in-one gadget rather than the cleanest minimalist look.

The family you are shopping for has a cluttered PS5 setup. The stand adds cooling for warm rooms, charges two controllers right beside the console so they are always ready, and gives games and USB devices a place to live.

Many people use their PS5 for Netflix and YouTube as much as for games, and grabbing a controller just to pause a show is awkward. This remote makes the PS5 work like a proper streaming box and can also control the TV's power and volume. Its flat buttons take a little time to learn by feel, and it's only worth it if the person watches a lot on their PS5.

The PS5 owner you are buying for streams Netflix and YouTube as much as they play games. Grabbing a controller just to pause a show is awkward, and the remote makes the PS5 work like a proper streaming box while also controlling the TV's power and volume.

For players who love shooters, these are an inexpensive way to improve grip and aim, and they also protect the controller's stock sticks from wear. Thumbs slip less during long sessions. The taller right stick takes a few sessions to get used to.

The person you are shopping for loves shooters and plays competitively. The taller right stick gives finer aiming, the non-slip rubber keeps thumbs from slipping during long sessions, and they protect the controller's stock sticks from wear. They make an easy stocking stuffer.

A controller skin is a fun, affordable way to make a DualSense feel new, add grip for sweaty hands and protect it from scratches. This one goes on more easily than it looks and feels good in the hand. The stickers take a bit of patience to apply.

The player you are buying for has sweaty hands or wants their DualSense to feel new. The silicone cover adds grip and protects it from scratches, the matte tactical look is a fresh style, and it goes on more easily than it looks.

This is one of the biggest PS5 exclusives and a perfect gift for anyone who loves open-world action or samurai films. It's a classic revenge story set in a beautiful world, and because it's standalone, the person doesn't need to have played Ghost of Tsushima. Pair it with the Ghost of Yōtei Limited Edition DualSense for a standout gift.

The person you are shopping for loves open-world action or samurai films. It is a revenge story set across the lands of Ezo, and because it is standalone, they don't need to have played Ghost of Tsushima first.

Astro Bot is the PS5 game that almost everyone enjoys, from kids to longtime PlayStation fans who will spot references to decades of games. It shows off the DualSense's haptics and adaptive triggers better than anything else, which makes it a great gift alongside a new controller.

The family you are buying for loves platformers, with kids and longtime PlayStation fans in the mix. Astro Bot shows off the DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers, and it is full of references to decades of PlayStation games, so it is a great match for a new controller.

It's one of the most popular PS5 games and an easy gift for any Marvel fan. Swinging through the city never gets old, and switching between two Spider-Men keeps the story fresh. It's enjoyable for younger players too, though some players wish the story were longer.

The person you are shopping for is a Marvel fan who loves open-world action. Swinging through the city never gets old, switching between two Spider-Men keeps the story fresh, and it is enjoyable for younger players too.

For adult Marvel fans who loved Spider-Man, this is the next must-play. Its combat is fast and satisfying, and the story digs into Logan's character. It's far more violent than Spider-Man and fairly linear, so it's a gift for grown-up fans rather than kids.

The person you are buying for is an adult Marvel fan who loved Marvel's Spider-Man. The combat is fast and satisfying, and the story digs into Logan's character, so it is a gift for grown-up action fans.

This is a great gift for fans of the first Death Stranding and anyone who likes thoughtful, unusual games. It's one of the most distinctive PlayStation exclusives. Its slow, deliberate pace isn't for everyone, so it's best for people who enjoyed the original.

The person you are shopping for enjoyed the first Death Stranding and likes thoughtful, unusual games. The large, varied open world is full of secrets, encounters can be handled aggressively or with stealth, and the slow, deliberate pace suits players who enjoyed the original.

Collector's editions are some of the most exciting PlayStation gifts, and this one has a statue that looks great on a shelf. It's a gift for someone who truly loves the series. Note that the game itself is a digital download rather than a disc, and stock is limited, so check availability early.

The person you are buying for is a true Death Stranding superfan who collects. The statue looks great on a shelf, the extras make it a centerpiece gift, and the full game comes as a digital download. Check availability early because stock is limited.

For a PS5 owner who has everything, VR is a genuinely new experience, and Horizon Call of the Mountain is a great first game. PS VR2 is a big step up from the original PlayStation VR in both comfort and visuals. It's a big-ticket gift, it needs some room to play, and the headset connects to the PS5 by cable.

The PS5 owner you are shopping for has everything and is curious about VR. The headset brings 4K HDR visuals and eye tracking, the Sense controllers have haptics and adaptive triggers, and Horizon Call of the Mountain is a strong first game. It needs room to play and a cable to the PS5.

It's the safest gift when you don't know someone's library, and a digital code can be sent at the last minute. It can also go toward a PlayStation Plus membership, which unlocks online multiplayer and a catalog of games depending on the tier. Pair it with a small physical gift like thumbsticks if you want something to unwrap.

You are shopping at the last minute or don't know their library. A digital code can be sent instantly, and it lets them pick a game or put it toward a PlayStation Plus membership for online multiplayer and a catalog of games. Pair it with a small physical gift like thumbsticks for something to unwrap.