Game consoles before Christmas: when to buy and what to check
A console is a common Christmas present and bundle prices move during the autumn. This guide says when to buy, what to check in the box and what gets bought on top.
Mis à jour le 5 octobre 2026 · les prix du texte sont ceux du jour
When to buy
The console itself gets little cheaper during the year; bundles with a game and Black Friday deals at the end of November make the difference. The price chart on the product page shows whether the November price is really below October's.
Order by mid-December at the latest; foreign shops deliver a few days later and delivery slows before the holidays.
What is in the box
A bundle with a game pays only when you want that game; compare it with the console and the game bought separately. Games are compared in Video games.
A digital edition without a disc drive is cheaper, but then games come only from the maker's store. Games take tens of gigabytes; a smaller drive holds only a few big titles.
What gets bought on top
A second controller is the most common purchase after a console: Sony DualSense Wireless Controller (prix en cours de relevé) for PlayStation 5 and PC, Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (prix en cours de relevé) for Switch 2. More controllers are in Game controllers.
A standalone VR console without a computer is Meta Quest 3S 128 GB (prix en cours de relevé).
Advice
We track consoles in Gaming consoles and rank them by total. Chargers, cooling and cases are accessories and never enter the console comparison.
A foreign offer shows what it means for warranty and returns. A shop without a rating is never recommended first.
Fordeal touche une commission lorsque vous achetez via un lien ; cela ne change jamais l'ordre des offres. Chaque prix porte son heure de relevé sur la page du produit.