The best deals for Christmas: let us help you find the greatest Christmas present offers

The weather outside is more dreary than frightful and I’m sure you will all agree that the world was probably a bit better before 2016 got its nasty claws into it. But it’s Christmas and that means a bit of joy and goodwill for all, and the chance to buy your loved ones a shiny new piece of tech which will tide them through to the delight that 2017 will definitely prove to be.

Here at TechRadar Towers we comb through all of the best deals in the major stores and retailers and serve them up for your delectation, like a particularly juicy slice of turkey - and we’re not going to scrimp on the trimmings either.

So if you’re in the market for a phone, a laptop or even a vacuum cleaner or media streamer, do we have the deals you’re looking for? Or the gadgets that'd make even Santa's life easier? Yes. Yes we darn well do.

We've already handpicked the best tech of 2016, but if you're looking to pick us up a present for all our hard work, this is the tech we'll be hoping for ourselves.

The best console and handheld gaming deals...

We've been rounding up the very best Christmas gifts for gamers in 2016. But what if you can't even choose which console to play on? Check out our Xbox One vs PlayStation comparison before you buy, and make sure to check out our PC gamers buying guide too.

On the hunt for the elusive NES Mini? These NES Mini alternatives might save a few tears come Christmas day.

The best 4K TV deals

Christmas is a time you should be spending with your famil....oh who are we kidding? We all know Christmas is the season to binge watch everything on Netflix and Amazon and catch all those seasonal specials. And if you haven't got a 4K TV to make the most of this yet then there are some stellar deals out there...

But, before you commit, check out our Best 4K TVs list

The best 4K TV Deals

The best laptop, MacBook and Windows 10 deals

On the market for a new computer? Check out our Best Laptop rundown before you buy, and feast your eyes on our best computing Christmas gift ideas for 2016 too.

The best tablet deals

Want to know what the king of tablets is? Check out our best tablets list...

The best Apple TV, Chromecast and Roku deals

Best phone deals for Christmas

If you're in the market for a phone - this is definitely a season that will make you jolly...

Check out our best phones list before you buy, and then go to our best phone deals page.

Best camera deals

Struggling to decide what camera to get? We've been busy reviewing cameras all year so we can help you make the right decision. Here are our picks:

Other great tech Christmas gifts

Patrick Goss is the ex-Editor in Chief of TechRadar. Patrick was a passionate and experienced journalist, and he has been lucky enough to work on some of the finest online properties on the planet, building audiences everywhere and establishing himself at the forefront of digital content. After a long stint as the boss at TechRadar, Patrick has now moved on to a role with Apple, where he is the Managing Editor for the App Store in the UK.