TheSixthAxis Christmas 2023 Gamer Gift Guide

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While it’s swiftly becoming the season for Christmas gift-giving, sometimes it’s hard to work out what to get for the gamers in your life. There’s so many peripherals, platforms and pricey deluxe editions that it can be a confusing time for anyone, especially if you have no idea how to tell the difference between an XStation and a Nintendo Twitch, and a Fortnite is something you hope to have off at the end of December. TheSixthAxis is here to help though, with a batch of different Christmas gifts for gamers that should match any budget.

The PlayStation Portal isn’t really the handheld console we’ve all been hoping to see from Sony, but does give a vague taste of what a Sony handheld might look and feel like. This isn’t a standalone device, and you’ll be needing a PS5 to get this to work as it’s purely for remote play (and only remote play) from your own console. Despite Sony having their own cloud service, the PlayStation Portal’s only feat is that it allows you to keep on gaming when other members of your family want to take over the TV. Depending on your household, that might be a compelling offer, and for what it’s worth, the PlayStation Portal does this job very well. Whether it’s worth £200 is entirely up to you.

There’s fresh buzz and excitement around the Steam Deck thanks to the brand new Steam Deck OLED model that launched just this month. This is a fantastic PC handheld that lets you tap into the breadth and depth of your Steam library and take it on the go. Considering how many of us will be travelling to visit family and be ripped away from our home consoles and PCs, this would make an ideal gift.

The original LCD model has been cut in price to £349 with a 256GB SSD (there’s some 64GB models still available for