Holiday decorating is increasingly becoming another place for gaming collections to shine, and Hallmark's Keepsake line has built a notable catalog around classic hardware and beloved characters. This season, several gaming-themed ornaments are available at reduced prices, including a musical and light-up The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link piece, miniature original PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and a Yoshi hatching diorama.
The discounts matter because these are not merely small plastic decorations with a game logo attached. Hallmark's Keepsake releases typically lean into display-piece territory, often using molded scenes, lights, music, sound effects, or elaborate character poses. For fans who reserve a portion of the tree for their favorite hobby, that makes them a more distinctive alternative to conventional character baubles.
All four of the currently discounted gaming ornaments are at their lowest observed prices. The Zelda item is the largest cut in straightforward dollar terms, while the PlayStation console ornament has fallen particularly sharply after sitting around $24 earlier in the month. The offers are subject to change, as is typical for retailer pricing, but the present reductions give collectors a rare chance to pick up several Hallmark gaming releases below their previous lows.
Link's Tears of the Kingdom ornament leads the sale
The headline item is Hallmark's Tears of the Kingdom Link Keepsake ornament, which has dropped from its $42.99 suggested retail price to $34.20. That is the first time it has reached this price, following earlier reductions that only brought it down to roughly $42.
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The ornament depicts Link standing amid a weathered Hyrule setting inspired by Nintendo's 2023 open-world adventure. Pressing it activates lighting and music from the game, giving it more presence than a static character figure. It is designed around the version of Link seen in Tears of the Kingdom, complete with the game's ruin-strewn visual style rather than the more traditional green-tunic look associated with many earlier entries.
That distinction will matter to longtime Zelda collectors. The series has had no shortage of merchandise over the decades, but the current design is rooted in one of Link's most recognizable modern incarnations. It also makes the ornament a fitting piece for anyone assembling a Nintendo-focused display around the Switch era, even if it will likely remain just as appealing to those who simply want a light-up Zelda decoration for the holidays.
Customer response has been positive so far. The item holds a 4.8-star rating, with 89% of its reviews awarding the top score. User ratings should never be treated as a substitute for hands-on assessment, particularly for a decorative electronic product where packaging, power requirements, and long-term durability can affect the experience. Still, the early reception suggests that buyers have responded well to its sculpt and presentation.
There has been discussion around a possible Ocarina of Time remake in the wider Zelda conversation, but no need to tie this ornament to speculation: this particular Keepsake is explicitly based on Tears of the Kingdom. Its appeal is in commemorating that adventure's version of Link and Hyrule.
Original PlayStation and Xbox hardware go miniature
Console nostalgia is also well represented in the sale. Hallmark's original PlayStation and original Xbox Keepsake ornaments are both discounted to new low prices, giving fans of Sony and Microsoft hardware a small, functional slice of gaming history for the tree.
The original PlayStation console ornament is now $21.30. It had already dipped to approximately $24 earlier in the month, but the current price is its lowest yet. For players who remember the gray console's long-running impact on the industry, the appeal is immediate: it is an unmistakable recreation of a machine associated with landmark releases and the period when PlayStation became a major force in the living room.
Its miniature styling is complemented by a startup sound feature. That audio touch is important because the PlayStation boot sequence remains one of the medium's most instantly recognizable sounds. A console ornament can look convincing on a shelf or tree branch, but reproducing part of the familiar startup ritual gives it an extra layer of nostalgia.
The original Xbox Keepsake ornament follows a similar approach. It is also reduced beyond its previous brief move to around $24 last week, though the exact current figure may vary as retailer listings update. Like the PlayStation piece, it plays its respective console startup sound. The result is a tiny tribute to Microsoft's first game console, a bulky black-and-green system that introduced an enduring hardware brand and helped establish the Xbox identity.
It is worth noting that the newer translucent green Xbox Keepsake is not part of these offers. The discount applies to the original Xbox design, so collectors specifically seeking the translucent variant should not assume it has received the same price cut.
Both console ornaments are especially suited to players who appreciate physical reminders of past gaming generations. They are compact enough for seasonal decorating, but they can also work in a year-round game room, display case, or desk setup. Their sound features may be the major draw, although buyers should still check the product listing details for practical information such as included batteries, activation method, dimensions, and hanging hardware.
Yoshi's hatching scene rounds out the Nintendo options
The fourth discounted gaming-specific Keepsake ornament is a Yoshi hatching diorama. While it is not centered on an actual console or a light-and-music Zelda scene, it offers perhaps the most overtly cheerful visual of the group. Yoshi's arrival from an egg is one of the character's most enduring images, making the diorama a natural fit for Nintendo fans who prefer classic Mushroom Kingdom iconography.
The Yoshi piece had not previously dropped below $40. Its new reduced price therefore marks another record low, even if the exact amount can fluctuate alongside the other sale listings. Compared with the console replicas, it is more immediately character-driven, and compared with Link's Hyrule display, it has a brighter, more playful tone.
That makes it a useful choice for families building a shared Nintendo-themed holiday collection or for collectors whose tastes run toward Mario-era memorabilia. It can also pair effectively with more elaborate decorations: a Yoshi scene offers a welcome burst of color beside the neutral original PlayStation or the dark profile of the first Xbox.
What collectors should consider before buying
These four products are the only gaming-specific Hallmark Keepsake ornaments currently included in the sale. That limited selection gives the discounts some urgency, but it should not mean rushing past the usual buying checks. Seasonal collectibles can sell through or change price quickly, while electronic ornaments can have needs that differ from an ordinary decoration.
- Confirm the version: The Link ornament is based on Tears of the Kingdom, while the Xbox deal concerns the original black-and-green console rather than the newer translucent green release.
- Check sound and light details: Link's ornament uses lights and music, and the PlayStation and original Xbox pieces use startup sounds. Review the listing for battery and operation information.
- Consider display space: Diorama-style ornaments and console replicas can be heavier or more substantial than standard lightweight decorations. A sturdy branch, ornament stand, or shelf may be the better home.
- Watch prices at checkout: Record-low pricing is useful context, but retailer deals can change without notice before an order is completed.
- Think beyond one season: These items can work as permanent display collectibles, particularly for a game room, media shelf, or console-history collection.
A small but appealing holiday deal for gaming collectors
The value of Hallmark's gaming Keepsake line is less about utility and more about recognition. A tiny PlayStation that evokes its startup sound, an original Xbox replica that recalls Microsoft's first step into consoles, a Yoshi scene, and Link poised in a ruined Hyrule landscape all turn memories of games into physical seasonal decorations.
For Zelda fans, the $34.20 price on the Tears of the Kingdom Link ornament is the clearest standout, reducing a premium display piece well below its $42.99 suggested retail price. For hardware enthusiasts, the original PlayStation at $21.30 and the discounted original Xbox offer a less expensive path into the line while preserving their signature audio identity. Yoshi provides the more character-focused alternative and has likewise reached a price point it had not seen before.
Whether these go on a holiday tree or join a permanent collection, the current reductions make this an unusually good time to pick up Hallmark's gaming Keepsakes. With all four at new price lows, Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox fans have several distinct ways to add a little console history and character nostalgia to their holiday setup.
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