HARDWARE HAUL
It’s time to take a peek in Santa’s sack for your hardware must-haves
01 Recon 200 Headset £49.99
In cool, crisp Glacier White, these mid-tier headphones will keep your ears snug while providing a boost to the bassier parts of the action. The sensitive mic keeps your commands crystalclear, even over a booming soundtrack or when the other team bombards you with everything they’ve got. turtlebeach.com
02 PS VR Starter Pack with Astro Bot Rescue Mission & Resident Evil VII £199.99
The permanent price drop means there’s never been a better time to strap on a PS VR headset. Recent releases such as Astro Bot Rescue Mission and Resident Evil VII, while an undeniably odd pairing, make this a bundle you’ll want to ask Santa for. game.co.uk
03 Stealth 300 Headset £69.99
These enormous headphones, boasting four audio EQ presets, will encapsulate your ears and keep you totally focused on the game. Containing a 40-hour rechargeable battery, little will be able to take you out of the action. turtlebeach.com
04 Limited Edition Marvel’s SpiderMan Console Bundle £329.99
We gave it 9/10, and the webslinger is top of everyone’s wishlist this year. This stylish (festive!) red console bundle includes a standard edition of the game to get the spider-senses of the fan in your life tingling. smythstoys.com
05 HyperX Cloud PS4 Headset £70.00
Bring it back home with these officially licensed PlayStation headphones. The detachable mic offers both flexibility and noise cancellation in this comfy pair of cans. hyperxgaming.com
06 Red Dead Redemption 2 1TB PS4 Pro Bundle £349.99
While the standard PS4 is nowhere near as pretty as some of the special editions we’ve seen this year, this bundle will still drop cowboy fans right into the action… And, face it, the black model is still all that and a bag of
chips even without a tasty serving of whichever latest hapless animal you’ve skinned for yourself. game.co.uk
07 Berry Blue DualShock 4 Controller £44.99
One of a number of new colourways released – each one exclusive to a different retailer – this is the good ol’ DualShock 4 with a fetching new look. We’re big fans of the Berry Blue but you can now also get it in brilliant Copper and glowing Sunset Orange. smythstoys.com
08 PlayStation Classic £89.99
This adorable little nugget should be at the top of your list. It’s not just that it’s a delightfully dinky reproduction (though that helps), but the 20 favourites from yesteryear preloaded on it are what we’re most excited to get stuck into again. This pint-sized console comes with Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee, Tekken 3, and with many more besides – see p10 for the full details. As it’s 80% smaller than the original, there’s absolutely no excuse not to slip this into someone’s stocking. game.co.uk
09 Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp Headset £219.99
Designed with eSports in mind (with input from top tier teams), this is a bit of tech made for peak performance. Fitted with noiseisolating, cooling-effect ear cushions, these will keep you in the game in comfort. turtlebeach.com