Get your Christmas shopping done early with these cheap stocking filler gifts for gamers

1. Gaming

Get your Christmas shopping done early with these cheap stocking filler gifts for gamers Deals By Rhys Wood published 2 December 2025

Space-friendly controllers and accessories for less

Comments (0) ()

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: Future)

For many, having the Cyber Monday deals event firmly in the rear view mirror will be a blessing. Now, you can at least do some Christmas shopping at your own pace, and there are plenty of cheap gifts for gamers that'll make ideal stocking fillers for the Holiday season.

I've hunted down a number of gaming controllers and accessories that are both small enough to fit in a stocking, and come comfortably under the $25 / £25 mark. The CRKD Atom, for instance, is always a reliable pick. It's a fully working controller that doubles as a collectible piece for just $19.99 at Amazon.

Meanwhile, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller can be had for as little as $22.48 (was $29.99) at Amazon right now. Another gamepad favorite is the GameSir Nova Lite which, while not currently on sale, is one of the best cheap controllers around at just $24.99.

Check out our deal blocks for these products and more, as well as their UK equivalents, below.

Today's best cheap stocking filler gaming deals in the US

Save 25%8BitDo Ultimate 2C (Mint): was US$29.99 now US$22.48 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Another very impressive cheap controllers, this time from the masters of the craft at 8BitDo. Effectively a cheaper version of the standard Ultimate, it nonetheless brings Hall effect sticks, wireless connectivity, and PC compatibility. Some nice color options, too, though just the purple model has received a discount other than the Mint option above.

Purple: was $29.99 now $22.73 at Amazon

View DealSave 33%Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox: was US$29.99 now US$19.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

For a handy way to top up an Xbox Wireless Controller's Play & Charge Kit, Razer has a very cost effective solution. Simply slot the controller on the top of the device and you're good to go. This 'Aqua Shift' color is the only discounted one right now, though, so you may have a bit of a mismatch with your actual controller. But otherwise, this is a very safe stocking stuffer.

View DealCRKD Atom: US$19.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

The CRKD Atom doesn't go on sale a lot, but it really doesn't need to. This fully-functioning controller - compatible with Switch, Switch 2, PC, and mobile devices - doubles as a collectible keychain. There are tons of color options, too, all available at the same price.

View DealGameSir Nova Lite: US$24.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Simply the cream of the crop when it comes to cheap Switch and PC controllers, the Nova Lite offers wireless connectivity and Hall effect sticks, as well as turbo functions for use with retro games. While battery life is lean at around 10 hours, I still can't get over just how good of a pad this is for the price.

View Deal

Today's best cheap stocking filler gaming deals in the UK

Save 33%Hori USB Camera for Switch 2: was £29.99 now £19.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

At 33% off, this is a decent webcam option for PC and of course is a cheap solution for Switch 2's online GameChat functionality. While only 480p, it's a significantly cheaper option than Nintendo's official camera.

View DealSave 35%PowerA DualSense Twin Charging Station: was £19.99 now £12.99 at CurrysRead moreRead less▼

A superb 35% off saving at Currys, this is currently about half the price of the official DualSense Charging Station, and this one still supports the charging of two controllers at once.

View DealGameSir Nova Lite: £17.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

Impressively cheap in the UK, this one's always worth buying for friends, family, or yourself if you're after a solid spare Switch controller. But to be honest, it's good enough to use as your go-to on the console, as well.

View DealCRKD Atom: £19.99 at AmazonRead moreRead less▼

In the UK, the CRKD Atom comes in at a similar price to its US counterpart. Well worth looking at in this region, too, and still comes in several color choices.

View Deal

Shop more of today's best post-Cyber Monday sales

• Amazon: 45% off TVs, AirPods, air fryers & vacuums
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $119
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, furniture, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances, holiday decor & tools
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off appliances, TVs & phones
• Target: 40% off Christmas decor, clothing & furniture
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: furniture, cheap TVs & vacs from $69
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor

Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox

Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.

Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Razer CATEGORIES Seasonal Sales Rhys WoodSocial Links NavigationHardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.

Logout Read more You should buy a DualSense Edge this Black Friday, but only if it falls to this price    The massive PlayStation November sale is here ahead of Black Friday, with incredible games starting at under $2    From controllers to screen protectors, here are the Nintendo Switch 2 accessories to look out for this Black Friday    The best Nintendo Switch controllers in 2025    The best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories in 2025: top kit from Seagate, WD Black and more    Best PC controllers in 2025: top gamepads from GameSir, Thrustmaster and more    Latest in Gaming Free open-world RPG Where Winds Meet finally hits mobile next week after a successful PC and PS5 launch    Starting with The Witcher 4, CD Projekt Red CEO says the entire next Witcher trilogy starring Ciri is still expected to launch within a six year time frame    Backbone is launching a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller with a new transparent design just in time for the holidays    A new Genshin Impact DualSense controller has been revealed and it's gorgeous – here's when you can preorder it    GTA 6 leak supposedly from former Rockstar animator drops new content clues    NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, December 3 (game #906)    Latest in Deals This pCloud bundle has everything you need to secure your storage for life - and it's on sale just for Cyber Monday    ExpressVPN Cyber Monday deal ends tomorrow – last chance to save over 80%    How to get the Paramount+ Cyber Monday deal – save more than half price    Exclusive: NordVPN betters its Black Friday deal with 75% Cyber Monday special    Scared you'll delete important work files? This backup-focused cloud storage could ease your fears this Cyber Monday    Cloud storage is a vital part of business - and this IONOS plan will cost you less than a pizza this Cyber Monday    LATEST ARTICLES

1. 1Instagram CEO issues full-time return to office order
2. 2Free open-world RPG Where Winds Meet finally hits mobile next week after a successful PC and PS5 launch
3. 3Metroid Prime 4: Beyond review: seeing is believing
4. 4Backbone is launching a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller with a new transparent design just in time for the holidays
5. 5NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, December 3 (game #906)