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Last-minute Amazon Prime gifts that will arrive in time for Christmas

Last chance for Prime shipping!

By Chaim Gartenberg

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Christmas is coming soon, and if you’re a little behind on any gift shopping, December 22nd (today) is the last day that anything ordered with Amazon Prime’s free two-day shipping will be guaranteed to arrive by end of day on December 24th.

So whether you’re still scrambling for a last-minute present, need some holiday supplies, or just really would like to avoid the general chaos of the malls this week, today’s your final chance to get things on time with free shipping from Amazon. (If you’d really like to wait until the last minute, December 23rd is the last day for Amazon’s one-day delivery, but keep in mind that’ll cost extra.)

For those who need help getting started with a last-minute present idea, we’ve put together a few suggestions of the best Prime-eligible gifts below. And of course, if you’re looking for more ideas, The Verge Holiday Gift Guide is always a great place to browse.

Video game consoles

Both Microsoft and Sony have extended their Black Friday deals of $50 off the Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 through December 24th. Prime shipping is included. Virtual reality more your thing? Both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift are both in stock for free two-day shipping as well.

Amazon hardware

Naturally, Amazon offers free two-day shipping for all its products, and it’s still running sales on the latest Paperwhite through Christmas. Unfortunately, while the Echo and Echo Dot are still discounted, both are sold out online.

Miscellaneous electronics

Sometimes the best gift is a useful one. So while a battery pack or remote control might not be the flashiest gift, your intended recipient will probably appreciate them nonetheless.

Headphones

Whether you’re looking for wireless running earbuds, noise-canceling headphones that will block out those talkative people on your flight home, or just some great-sounding cans, we’ve got some suggestions for you.

Board games

Chances are you’re spending time with your family this weekend, and what better way to do that than with some fun board games?

Books

Amazon is one of the biggest booksellers in the world, and almost all its titles offer Prime shipping. Here are a few suggestions of some great books from this year that could make a great gift for the bookworm in your life.

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