27 Best PlayStation Gifts for PS5 Players

A second controller is the PlayStation gift almost every household needs and few people buy for themselves. The Rhythm Blue color makes it obvious whose pad is whose on the couch, and it means a friend or sibling can finally join split-screen and co-op games without waiting their turn.

For the competitive player who already has a spare standard pad, this is the real upgrade. Back buttons let them jump or reload without taking a thumb off the right stick, and when stick drift eventually arrives they swap a module instead of buying a new controller.

Pair this with a second controller and the gift is complete. It ends the dead-controller-at-game-night problem and gives the pads a proper home next to the TV instead of a tangle on the coffee table.

A tiny gift with a noticeable payoff for anyone whose stick caps have worn smooth. Long sessions in aim-heavy games feel more controlled, and at under $10 it is an easy stocking stuffer.

Perfect for the household that watches as much Netflix and YouTube on the PS5 as it plays games. Nobody has to pick up a controller just to pause a show, which makes it a thoughtful gift for a family console.

Ideal for a player who games late while others sleep, or who pairs this with a PlayStation Portal. The low-latency link means footsteps and gunfire line up with the screen, and they double as everyday earbuds on the commute.

Great for the player who loves big single-player worlds and online shooters alike. The personalized spatial audio makes it easier to tell where enemies are, and its light frame stays comfortable through a long evening of play.

A sensible pick for a teenager's first proper headset. It plugs straight into the controller, never needs charging, and the licensed PlayStation build is a step up from no-name headsets at a similar price.

Every PS5 owner eventually starts deleting games to make room. A heatsinked drive is the cleanest fix because it installs in the console's expansion bay in a few minutes and runs PS5 games at full speed, so they can keep their library installed.

For the gamer whose setup has outgrown the TV stand, this pulls the console, controllers, headset and discs into one footprint. The cooling fan is a bonus in a warm room or a tight cabinet.

A fun way to make a launch-model PS5 look new again. Check that they own the original disc version before buying, since these do not fit the Slim or Pro.

The best big gift for a PS5 owner who shares the TV. They can keep playing in bed, in the kitchen or while someone else watches a show, and because it uses the games already on their console there is nothing new to buy.

The natural companion if you are giving a Portal, or a thoughtful add-on for someone who already owns one and tosses it in a bag. The pass-through lets them charge it without unpacking.

For the racing fan who has put serious hours into Gran Turismo with a controller, this is a genuine transformation. Feeling the tires lose grip through the wheel makes the game far more engaging, and it pairs naturally with GT7 below.

The safest PlayStation gift when you do not know which games they already own. They can put it toward PlayStation Plus or a new release, and a physical card is far nicer to unwrap than an emailed code.

A crowd-pleaser for teens and adults alike. Swinging through New York never gets old, and the story is approachable even for someone who missed the first game.

Made for the car enthusiast who loves both driving and the history of the machines. It is the game to pair with the G29 wheel, and its gentle campaign also suits a newer driver.

A must-play for an adult PS5 owner who has not finished it. The story about a father learning to let his son grow up hits especially hard for dads, which makes it a thoughtful Father's Day or birthday pick.

For the player who loved Ghost of Tsushima or anyone drawn to samurai films. It is one of the most beautiful games on the system, which makes it a satisfying showpiece for a new 4K TV.

Best for the gamer who enjoys something different from the usual shooter. It rewards patience and planning, and fans of the first game will be thrilled to unwrap it.

Our favorite under-$25 PlayStation gift. It instantly makes a desk or shelf look like a gaming setup, and the sound-reactive mode pulsing to game audio is the detail teens love.

A smart gift for the player with a desk setup where headset, controller and phone all compete for space. Everything has a spot, and it pairs well with either of the headsets above.

Great for a younger gamer's bedroom. It makes getting up for school a little easier, and the soft night light doubles as a bedtime lamp.

An easy, ready-to-wrap gift for a kid or teen who lives on their PS5. It works as a stocking stuffer or a small Secret Santa gift for a classmate.

A great add-on to the God of War Ragnarök game, or a standalone pick for someone with a shelf of collectibles. Kratos is the most recognizable PlayStation character around.

The cutest PlayStation gift there is, and perfect for a young child who watches a parent or sibling play Astro Bot. Older fans like it on a shelf too.

A coffee-table pick for the lifelong PlayStation player who started on the original grey console. It sparks nostalgia and doubles as a shopping list of classics they might have missed.