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The holidays are here and a new generation of video game consoles is upon us. Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X have been released to gamers around the world, just in time for Black Friday. That being said, trying to find these coveted items can be tricky during the holiday season. However, for one night, both of the coveted consoles will be available for online purchase.
On Wednesday night, Nov. 25, Walmart will restock its virtual shelves at 6 p.m. PT (9 p.m. ET) with the PS5, the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X consoles.
The new consoles bring their cutting-edge graphics to several new hit games, such as “Spider-Man: Miles Morales” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.” Here are some additional suggestions about what to buy for video game fans this holiday season, just in case you miss the sale.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s new console improves upon the already impressive PlayStation 4 with faster loading speeds, more breathtaking graphics and a controller built with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D audio technology.
Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X is Microsoft’s fastest, most powerful console ever. In addition to being backwards compatible, Xbox Game Pass gives players a huge library of games to play with a membership.
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo’s console is still expected to be a hit seller this holiday season, with the light, on-the-go Nintendo Switch Lite perfect for long car trips or plane rides, or for serious gaming sessions hooked up to a TV.
‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’
The sequel to PlayStation’s popular “Spider-Man” game from 2018, this new entry puts you in the spandex and web-shooters of young hero Miles Morales, popularized in the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” film, on the PlayStation 5 (although it’s also available for the PlayStation 4, if you can’t get your hands on the new console).
‘Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’
“Assassins Creed Valhalla,” the latest game in the long-running action series, drops players into the Viking era of Europe in the 9th century to wage battles and uncover ancient mysteries. The new game is available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
RUNMUS Gaming Headphones
All gamers need a pair of reliable headphones to fully immerse themselves in fantastical worlds and hear even the tiniest sound in their games. The RUNMUS gaming headphones deliver high quality audio along with a comfortable fit around the ears.
Homall Gaming Chair
For long gaming sessions, comfort is most important. The Homall gaming chairs are designed to give players ergonomic support and come in a variety of colors.