January gaming deals 2019: top offers to look out for in the sales
The New Year could offer up some genuine gaming offers
THE January sales continue to bring savings to a range of top games and consoles.
So whether you're looking for a new Xbox, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, these are the destinations you need to know about.
As well as consoles, all the most popular games are set for a price reduction after Christmas which should help you make a saving if you're yet to pick up Fifa 19 or Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
However, it's worth doing a bit of research before you splash the cash.
- Shop Argos' sale
On Boxing Day, there were lots of sales live with retailers, but it can still pay to shop around for January discounts.
The Shadow of the Tomb Raider is set to be one of the most popular games this Christmas
Live deals
- GAME - savings on PS4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One -
- Argos - savings on Xbox, Nintendo Switch and retro gaming -
- Currys PC World - discount game bundles -
Best gaming sales
Over Black Friday we saw a number of retailers step up and offer a great selection of consoles, games, accessories and bundles.
The below stores are the ones to check for additional savings this January.
Our tips for finding the best deals this January
IT might be tempting to dive in and snap up LOADS of items during January, but here’s how you can guarantee you’re getting a good deal.
PREPARE Research the items you want to buy and find out the cheapest price. Websites like PriceSpy, PriceHistory and CamelCamelCamel will give you historical data on prices so you can see how much you should pay.
GET FOLLOWING Follow your favourite shops on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and sign up to its deals newsletter to get the latest on any offers. We post the best deals in our too.
EARN CASHBACK Check websites like and TopCashback BEFORE you place your order. Cashback websites PAY you to shop. All you have to do is click through their links and the money is added to your online account, usually within 14 days.
CHECK FOR CODES Take a look at The Sun Vouchers, and see if you can get extra savings with discount codes.
January deals to look out for
On Black Friday and Boxing Day, the Xbox One X and S, the PS4 and PS4 Pro and the Nintendo Switch were all discounted.
This January, be sure to check how much each console usually costs and compare it against any discounts.
Sale periods are usually a great time to snag a console with multiple games or an extra controller, so look out for add-ons too.
The games that you should look out for - with a console or on their own - are:
- Fifa 19
- Super Smash Bros
- Red Dead Redemption 2
- Spyro Reignited
- Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Shadow of the Tomb Raider
- Forza Horizon 4
- Spiderman
Guide prices
Based on what we've seen over the year and the discounts available on Black Friday, we'd consider consoles under the below prices good value.
That's not to say if you see a deal below this price you should definitely buy it, as there could still be better offers found if you shop around.
- Xbox One S with game - £200
- Xbox One X with game - £370
- Nintendo Switch - £270
- PlayStation 4 with game - £230
- PlayStation 4 Pro with game - £350
More January sales
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