2025 Black Friday Holiday Shopping Guide for Gamers
The holidays are here, which means every retailer under the sun is running deals. Money is tighter than ever for most of us, so discounts and solid deals mean more than ever.
We focus on MLB The Show here at ShowZone, so we have plenty of deals specific to our love and passion. However, many of these deals can be great gifts for gamers of any kind.
Editor's note: Prices are current as of publication. Actual pricing may vary at time of reading.
Here's some of our favorites!
MLB The Show 25 (Xbox Series X) - $19.99
Even as each yearly release gets cheaper throughout the year, seeing the physical copy drop to $20 makes it a great pick-up. The Forever Program recently dropped, meaning new players will have plenty of content to grind.
Best for: Baseball lovers, new console owners
Buy here for $19.99 (33% off)!
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller - Chroma Teal - $59.99
New controllers are one of the best possible gifts for any gamer. Even those of us that take care of them can use a backup or two! For PlayStation gamers, this Chroma Teal DualSense has a very cosmic look that would be a great addition to anyone's collection!
Best for: All PS5 gamers
Buy here for $59.99 (20% off)!
Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition Wired Controller for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Windows PC - $59.99
For the Xbox side of gaming, the Razer Wolverine V3 is one of the best controllers available. I've owned both a V2 and V3, and they are absolutely some of the sturdiest and most reliable controllers I've used. I'm primarily a sports gamer, so they've served me well in MLB The Show - but feel just as good when plugged into my PC.
Best for: All Xbox gamers, PC gamers who prefer controllers
Buy here for $59.99 (40% off)!
PlayStation 5 Disc Edition Console (Slim) - $449
One of the biggest hits to shopping for gamers this holiday season is the price of consoles. We're all tired of hearing about inflation, but the reality is that discounts aren't as sexy as they usually are this year. However, you can grab this Slim PS5 version (that actually has a disk drive) at a bit of a discount, which makes it one of the few legit console discounts we've seen.
Best for: PlayStation fans, Current generation upgrades
Buy here for $449.00 (18% off)!
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch - $79.99
One of the best deals we've seen for wireless headsets is the Logitech G733. Logitech is a known commodity in the gaming accessory world, and the G733 is a well-liked headset. Not only is the discount in terms of dollars great, but the utility in being able to use this with PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC adds a ton of value for those seeking a multi-purpose headset.
There's actually several different color schemes currently on sale as well, so you can pick a style that suits your taste!
Best for: Gamers with multiple consoles/PC
Buy here for $79.99 (50% off)!
Best Gaming Monitor Discounts
We've previously written about some of the best monitors for gaming and MLB The Show specifically, and recently updated the list with holiday discount pricing!
Take a look at the full article here if you're looking to purchase a new monitor this upcoming season. Not only perfect for gifting, but also a great self-gift!
2025 Topps Holiday Baseball Factory Sealed Collector Tins 3-Pack - $44.99
Last but not least, a great holiday gift choice for card collectors. While you can find holiday deals on some sealed product, the hobby has been churning full-steam for the last several years which can make it difficult to find attractive deals on good product. This may not feature a discount, but holiday sets are fun rips for any collector.
Notably, the holiday tins feature cards from 2025 Topps Series 1, Series 2, and Update - with special holiday themed art! These cards will almost certainly have value long-term, and there's plenty of parallels and short prints to chase.
Best for: Hobby collectors, All baseball fans
There you have some of favorite deals of the holiday so far! Perfect for all MLB The Show players and gamers of all kinds!
Cory Wayne Dell
Cory has been writing about all things baseball and gaming since 2022 and has been featured at Operation Sports as well as cited by Forbes. Cory is also a multi-instrumentalist and founder of the band Cargocastle. Cargocastle's latest single, "Truth and Reconciliation," is available on Spotify and all major streaming platforms. Cory is also the author of Shadow of a Monster, a personal memoir currently seeking publication.