Argos is offering discounts on gaming consoles and games ahead of Christmas, including the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition at £519.99 and the Nintendo Switch Console at £259.99. Other retailers also have deals on popular titles and refurbished hardware.
PlayStation Portal Remote Player
The PlayStation Portal Remote Player is available from Argos for £219.99. The device streams PS5 games to an 8-inch full HD screen over home Wi-Fi, allowing players to access their installed game collection without a TV. It measures 15cm x 35cm x 9.6cm and features DualSense controls for a tactile and responsive experience, according to the listing.
Nintendo Switch Console
The Nintendo Switch Console is priced at £259.99 at Argos. The improved battery model offers 4.5 to 9 hours of handheld play, depending on the game, and features a 6.2-inch screen. The included dock connects to a TV, and two neon red and blue Joy-Con controllers can be used in handheld, tabletop, or traditional modes. Charging takes about three hours via a dock or AC adapter, and the box includes Joy-Con straps, an HDMI cable, and a charging grip. It is suitable for ages three and up.
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition - Slim Console
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition - Slim Console is on special offer at Argos for £519.99. It features an 825GB ultra-high-speed SSD, near-instant load times, 4K graphics, ray tracing, and HDR. The DualSense wireless controller provides haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. The console is for players aged seven and up, and the box includes the wireless DualSense controller, HDMI cable, AC power cord, USB cable, two horizontal stand feet, and ASTRO's PLAYROOM pre-installed.
Other Gaming Deals
On Amazon, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 for PlayStation 5 is available for £59.99, down from £69.99. It is listed as an Amazon Exclusive, and more than 10,000 have been bought in the past month. The game includes a voucher for the Hunter Killer Operator Skin, Gilded Pearl Camo Pack, and Inner Circuit Weapon Blueprint, plus a voucher for five one-hour double level XP tokens. Terms and conditions apply.
Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 is also on Amazon for £53.29, down from £69.99, saving shoppers 24%. Rated ages 18 and over, the game is created in collaboration with Marvel Games and features an all-new original story based on the comic book character.
For budget shoppers, musicMagpie offers a refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED in white for £214.99. Refurbished to a 'very good' standard, it features a 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio.
Shoppers have left positive reviews on the devices. One said of the PlayStation Portal Remote Player at Argos: "Works great, and as long as you've got a strong internet connection, the streaming works flawlessly. A must-have if you share a console and have PS Plus Premium, well worth it." Another said of the Nintendo Switch Console: "Recently bought this as a treat for myself. Very happy with it: you can get quite a lot of good games on it. The setup isn't complicated, and it's straightforward. Battery life lasts a while, and it has a good display screen. Would recommend you get one." A third said of the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition - Slim Console: "Absolutely love this PS5. It was exactly as described, arrived in excellent condition, and works perfectly. The setup was quick, and the performance is incredible - fast loading times, smooth gameplay, and amazing graphics. Communication from the seller was great, and everything was packaged securely. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Highly recommend both the PS5 and this seller."
Other feedback included a comment on the PlayStation 5: "Quick and easy online order with in-store collection. Got the console home within the hour. PS5 Slim is exceptional, as expected. Only annoyance is the curved sides, which are impractical when lying the console horizontally." Another said of the Nintendo Switch Console: "Bought this for a specific game I played on Apple Arcade and I'm really enjoying it. Only issue is that Bluetooth headphones don't work when the Switch is docked, which means I can't play games like Fortnite on a big screen."
