Things have been tough this year for many of us, and while everyone loves giving great gifts to friends and family, you also don’t want to spend more than you’ve got. Well, don’t worry — we’ve got your back. There are loads of great gifts being discounted to under $50, and we’re letting you know where you can get them and for how much. We’ll be scouring the sales for games, gadgets, and other tech that can put a smile on your loved ones’ faces and keep your bank balance in a reasonable condition.
Looking for more Cyber Monday deals? Be sure to check out our continuously updated roundup of all the best sales.
Smart speakers and home tech deals under $50
- The smaller Echo Dot that has the same design as the more expensive Echo is just $29 (usually $50). (Amazon / Best Buy)
- If you want the new spherical Echo Dot with a digital clock embedded in the fabric, that one costs $39. It’s normally $60. (Amazon / Best Buy)
- The new (and adorable) Kids Edition Echo Dot is $39. It normally costs $60. (Amazon / Best Buy)
Gaming deals under $50
- The Last of Us Part II is $30 (usually $60) for the PS4 (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target)
- Ghost of Tsushima is $40 (usually $60) for the PS4 ( Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart).
- Fire Emblem: Three Houses is $27 (usually $60) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Just Dance 2021 is $30 (usually $50) for the Switch (GameStop). The PS5, PS4, and Xbox One versions are also on sale.
- Luigi’s Mansion 3 is $40 (usually $60) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is $40 (usually $60) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Mario Tennis Aces is $27 (usually $37) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $38 (usually $48) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Splatoon 2 is $39 (usually $60) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Sonic Mania Plus and Team Sonic Racing Double Pack is $30 (usually $40) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Super Mario Maker 2 is $40 (usually $60) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- Yoshi’s Crafted World is $28 (usually $33) for the Switch. (GameStop)
- You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $19 (usually $45) at Target. At Best Buy, the membership is $22 for three months.
- Watch Dogs Legion is $30 at Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy ($32 at GameStop), its lowest price ever. If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to that console’s successor, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge. Same goes with the PS4 version.
- Final Fantasy VII Remake is $25 (usually $60) for the PS4. (Target)
- Ori and the Will of the Wisps is $15 (usually $30) for the Xbox at GameStop. If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S, you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery.
- FIFA 21 is $27 (usually $40) for the Xbox at GameStop. The game is also available on the PS4, and if you buy either version and upgrade to that console’s successor, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases.
- Madden NFL 21 is $27 (usually $60) for the Xbox at GameStop. The game is also available on the PS4, and if you buy either version and upgrade to that console’s successor, you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until Madden 22 releases.
- Doom Eternal is $17 (usually $60) for the Xbox at GameStop. The game is also available on the PS4.
- Star Wars Squadrons for PS4 and Xbox are $17 each (usually $40) at GameStop.
- Gears 5 is $5 (usually $30) for the Xbox at Best Buy. If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S, you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery.
- You can get a $50 gift card to the Nintendo eShop for only $45 (usually $50) at Amazon.
- You can get a $50 Xbox Gift Card for $45 at (usually $50) Amazon and Best Buy.
- A 12-month Playstation Plus or Playstation Now membership is currently $45 at Amazon; they usually go for $60.
- Microsoft’s new wireless controller made for the Xbox Series X and S (though fully compatible with the Xbox One and PC) is $39 at Walmart (usually $50 to $60 each)