Top Last Minute Holiday Sales for Video Games and Consoles

The holidays are almost upon us, and while many people may have already completed their shopping for the holidays, others may be scrambling to come up with last minute ideas for their friends and family members. To help those out looking for the best deals on last minute video game gifts ideas, here is a quick guide to some of the last deals of the 2013 holiday shopping season.

For those looking to buy a PlayStation 4 at the last minute, there are several PlayStation 4 bundles still available at Amazon.com, though due to the fact that they have several extras like games attached to them they are a little more expensive than the base $399 Sony is charging for the console. Amazon also states that they will have a new shipment of the console available on Dec. 28. The online retailer also has several PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games such as Battlefield 4, FIFA 14, and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag all on sale for $40.

For the PC gamer, the annual holiday game sale is going on now with a huge variety of deals along with one day specials on some of the best indie games around. Steam users can gift some of these discounted games to their friend's account and share some of the best games around at significant discounts to the buyer.

Target is an excellent place to go for those looking to buy a Nintendo 3DS for the holidays. Not only do they have the basic 3DS XL for $150, but they also have the handheld console bundled with Pokémon X or Y for $190. The retailer also has the 3DS XL bundled with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (which is one of the best handheld games of 2013) for $190 as well.

Of course, if holiday shoppers are looking for video games, it is always a good idea to check out Gamestop, which has several deals going on for the holidays. This includes a refurbished PlayStation Vita for $130, and the Vita game Tearaway for $20. Call of Duty: Ghosts is being offered for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $50, and the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game are discounted further at $45. Batman: Arkham Origins is $40 on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and the Wii U version of the game is just $30. Finally, the Skylanders Swap Force Wii U bundle at Gamestop is $275 with the $25 gift card that comes with purchasing the console.