10 last minute gift ideas for Christmas

10 last minute gift ideas for Christmas
You did it again, right? You promised yourself not to ditch your Christmas shopping until the last minute, but there you are: presents still unwrapped, because, well... you haven't bought any. It's not the end of the world, so breathe and relax: TechRadar's sales team is here to help you find the right gift for your loved ones. The delivery deadline for everything you buy online hits in time for Christmas, so we've picked 10 last-minute gift ideas that don't scream "I almost forgot about you." There is no need to send these gifts, so whether the person you're shopping for is a book lover, gamer, or binge-watcher, there are a variety of gift ideas below to suit a variety of budgets, and best of After all, you won't seem guilty of a last-minute Christmas purchase.

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Kayo Sports

(Credit & # 39; photo: Kayo Sports) If you live with sports fans, the plan & # 39; Kayo's premium subscription is the gift that he keeps on giving. With access to over 50 live and on-demand sports, Kayo will have your last-minute Christmas gift covered. The premium plan, which costs AU$35 per month, after a two-week free trial, of course, offers four simultaneous feeds, making pretty much everyone in the house happy.

unlimited Kindle

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Unlimited Kindle | AU € 0.99 for 3 months; then AU € 13.99 per month

With access to more & # 39; a million titles, this gift is a book lover's dream. Your recipient doesn't need a Kindle to use the service either, just download the free Kindle app on their smartphone or tablet to turn their device into an e-book reader. They can keep up & # 39; 10 books at a time and s & # 39; escape to another world, anytime, anywhere.

audible

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audible | AU € 16.45 per month; 30 days & # 39; Free trial

If your loved one is an avid reader, but does not have time to curl up with a good book, and do not offer an audio book subscription. Not only do famous voices bring the books to life, but there are also a host of exclusive podcasts. To start this audio journey, close to your n & # 39; s needs that & # 39; audible free app on your smartphone or tablet. They can even listen to any number of smart speakers while at home, even on Apple's HomePod or any other Google assistant or device with Alexa.

PlayStation Plus sales and deals

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PlayStation Plus | AU € 11.95 for 1 month / AU € 33.95 for 3 months / AU € 79.95 for 1 year

A great gift for the gamer in your life. A subscription to PlayStation Plus will allow them to play PS4 games online, such as Death Stranding or Stars Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, as well as have access to free games every month for as long as they remain a subscriber.

xbox game packs

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Xbox game | AU € 10.95 per month for the console / AU € 4.95 per month for the PC and € 10.95 AU

This game is sure to please every Xbox gamer - a Game Pass subscription will unlock more than 100 game titles from the Xbox library, ready to play on Microsoft's console or PC. They will also be among the first to have access to the latest versions of Xbox Game Studios on launch day. What s & # 39; acts d & # 39; a last minute gift that the & # 39; well thought out air.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Award

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Games for PC

It's not too late to create a nice gaming gift for a PC owner. There are a host of well-reviewed titles available for digital download through fans and Green Man Gaming, with some of our favorites listed below: Borderlands 3 (Standard Edition) | AU$50.87 Borderlands 3 (Deluxe Edition) | AU$62.18 Borderlands 3 (Super Deluxe Edition) | AU €84.80 Borderlands 3 (Season Pass) | 61.55 AU € Red Dead Redemption 2 (Standard Edition) | 63.32 AU € Red Dead Redemption 2 (Special Edition) | AU$79.17 Red Dead Redemption 2 (Ultimate Edition) | 92.37 AU € The Outer Worlds | 79.15 AU € Tom Clancy & # 39; s Rainbow Six Siege (Standard) | AU € 9,71 Tom Clancy & # 39; s Rainbow Six Siege (Deluxe) | AU €12,76 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Gold) CA €30.94 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Gold) s Rainbow Six Siege (Ultimate Edition) | AU €39

Unlimited Amazon Music prices and offers

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Music without limits | € 0.99 AU for 4 months, then € 11.99 per month at

Music lovers will appreciate a subscription to Amazon's unlimited music streaming service, no matter what time you bought it. The service will allow subscribers to access more than 50 million songs that they can listen to offline with unlimited skips and no ad interruption. And at € 0.99 AU for the first four months, c & # 39; s less than & # 39; a Christmas card. This excellent Amazon offer ends on January 6 after which the & # 39; Monthly subscription costs of € 12 AU per month.

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ITunes and Google Play gift cards

If you're really stuck for a last-minute gift, you can't go wrong with an iTunes (for Apple fans) or a Google Play gift card if they're on an Android system. This will give them the option to choose from millions of apps to download, music to listen to, and a multitude of games, movies, and TV shows to download. While an iTunes gift card can be purchased online, if they use an Android device, you will need to purchase a Google Play gift card at several participating retailers, including many Coles and Woolworths stores.

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