Last-minute Christmas shopping - how to get the best deals on consoles

A thinkmoney poll shows that nearly a quarter of parents (24%) dread seeing consoles on their kids' letters to Santa this year. With prices running in the hundreds of pounds, it’s easy to see why.

But whether you're buying a console for your little one or partner who's an avid gamer, there is some good news. Lots of retailers are running special offers on consoles in the lead up to Christmas. And with thinkmoney’s PlusSave, you could save up to an extra 6% off your purchases.

Argos, Currys, and Game – get up to 6% off your bill with PlusSave

Whether you’re looking at Xbox, Playstation, or Nintendo, there are plenty of savings to be had. Here’s our round-up of some of the best PlusSave offers on the thinkmoney app right now:

• Argos – get an extra 4.25% off with PlusSave
• Game – get an extra 5% off with PlusSave
• Currys – get an extra 6% off with PlusSave

Curious what that looks like in cash savings? Take a look below.

Buy PlayStation 5 from £356

Is your kid team PlayStation? At Currys, you can get the PlayStation 5 for £379 - that’s £10 cheaper than Argos and Game.co.uk right now. It’s also down from £479 earlier this month according to our PriceSpy research.

Want to save even more? Couple it with a discounted gift card from PlusSave and get another £22.74 off! With 6% off at Currys, you can get your console for just over £356.

Buy Xbox Series X 1TB (Black) console from £457.22

If your family’s team Xbox, the Xbox Series X (1TB) costs £479.99 at Argos. But, with a 4.25% discount at Argos through PlusSave, you can get it for £457.22 saving yourself £22.74 in the process. Plus, you’ll get all your Nectar points too. Win-win.

Buy Nintendo Switch 2 from £361.90

If you’re after the new Nintendo Switch 2, Currys has it for £385. Couple it with a discounted gift card from PlusSave and bring that total down to £361.90. That’s around £23 shaved off your bill.

Make Christmas extra special with discounted games and subscriptions

Want to give your loved ones a little something extra to go with their consoles? You can buy discounted gift cards for Xbox and Nintendo games through PlusSave too.

• Get 9.5% off all your game purchases at the Nintendo eShop – brings down the price of Super Mario RPG from £49.99 to £45.24 (we’ll take it)
• Get 9.5% off all your game purchases on the Xbox website – that’s nearly £6 off the new Diablo game (costs £62.99, or £57 with the 9.5% discount)

If subscriptions are more your thing, the Xbox Games Pass Core UK comes with 15.7% off via PlusSave.

Or, if you’re set on one of the premium options, simply use your 9.5% Xbox gift card to buy the plan you want and save a little on the monthly subscription that way. The Ultimate Game Pass currently costs £22.99 a month. With the 9.5% discount, you’d be looking at £20.81 per month instead – it adds up over time!

If Nintendo is more your speed, the Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions come with 10% off via PlusSave. An annual £17.99 subscription would cost you £16.19 instead – but hey, a win is a win!

How to use PlusSave to save £20+ on your consoles

Wondering how to maximise your savings this festive season? Here’s how to get more for your money with PlusSave^:

• Upgrade to or open a thinkmoney SmartPlus account
• Go to PlusSave Rewards in the app
• Choose your retailer from the list
• Add however much you want on to the gift card and tap confirm
• Pay with your gift card when you check out

There are hundreds of retailers on PlusSave which offer discounts of up to 30%, so it’s worth checking out if you’re looking for last minute gifts or even entertainment over the Christmas break.

^Offers are subject to change and may vary. Check the thinkmoney app for the latest offers.