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61 Best Gifts For Gamers, Whether They're Experts or Noobs
“Gamer” is a title to be earned. You must learn to respect oldies from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Street Fighter II as much as whatever games are being talked about this year. You gotta love (maybe just tolerate) grinding through Elden Ring. It's about respect for the culture, as much as anything.
That might be you. It might not. But there's no doubt you know a true gamer in your life. A rare treasure who's strongly opinionated but super fun, who gets soft about Noble Six's death in Halo. Whether they're a handheld, console, or PC gamer, they deserve a gift—and the following gifts for gamers guide will help you out when it comes to selecting the right thing. From hot game titles to cool gaming accessories to the best-performing gaming gear of the year, this collection of the 61 best gifts for gamers will help the one in your life truly earn the title.
Amazon - 2/63
RG353M Emulator
Dosnura
amazon.com
$174.99
Got this for my Gen-X brother so he could play old console games. Now he's trying to convince his sons that Star Fox is cooler than Call of Duty.
amazon.com - 3/63
Pokemon Violet - Nintendo Switch
target.com - 4/63
6 Months of Xbox Game Pass
Xbox
target.com
$25.49
For gamers who can't decide, Game Pass comes with over 100 different titles (frequently updating and changing) immediately available to download and play on Xbox. Like a Netflix for gaming, there's something for everyone.
target.com - 5/63
43" Q60B QLED 4K Smart TV
Samsung
$547.99
If they already have Xbox Game Pass, get them a Samsung TV where they can literally just stream Game Pass. No console required.
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Edge Handheld
Razer
razer.com
$399.99
Is it the handheld revolution Razer promised... eh, not really. But! It's still the best handheld gaming device on the market.
razer.com - 7/63
Star Wars Darksaber Desk Light
Robe Factory
amazon.com
$59.99
You don't have to know all the Star Wars lore around the Dark Saber. Just know that they will, and they'll totally geek out over this desk light.
amazon.com - 8/63
Elden Ring - PlayStation 4
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
amazon.com
$53.96
If they haven't already clawed through 2022's Game of The Year, the impending DLC makes now a great time to do so.
amazon.com - 9/63
Xbox Series X
Microsoft
walmart.com
$572.95
If they haven't upgraded to a current-gen console, this is the year to do so. Shipping is consistent, the prices have leveled out, and—thank god—they aren't sold out everywhere.
walmart.com - 10/63
PlayStation PS5
Sony
walmart.com
$588.68
If they prefer PlayStation, it's the same deal. No telling them it'll be here next summer. No shady Craigslist deals. Buy now, get it next week.
walmart.com - 11/63
Sonic the Hedgehog Device Holder
Cable Guy
amazon.com
$33.99
Make Sonic slow the hell down. Stand still. Hold up a gaming controller while it charges.
amazon.com - 12/63
Retro Arcade Handheld Gaming System
My Arcade
amazon.com
$25.99
If introducing a full-sized arcade cabinet into a gamer's home is too much, go for a handheld version. This one comes pre-loaded with 200 games.
amazon.com - 13/63
Ripsaw HD Game Streaming Capture Card
Razer
amazon.com
$159.99
Despite what your parents told you, there are literally people making a living playing video games nowadays. Many of them built their audiences thanks to streaming, and anyone looking for a piece of that action should get to know Razer's capture card. Gamers can go live and record in full HD 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second while playing in 4K, showing off their skills to the world.
amazon.com - 14/63
Retro Switch Replacement Case
Basstop
amazon.com
$19.99
We’re not telling anyone to violate their Switch’s warranty and bust into the console to replace the outer housing with a way cooler, throwback purple case that looks like their childhood Game Boy Color. We’re definitely not telling anyone to do that.
amazon.com - 15/63
NFL Blitz Legends Arcade Machine
ARCADE1UP
amazon.com
$499.99
A 3/4th scale Arcade Cabinet, that brought back one of the greatest football games out there. Up to four players can play, plus there's online for the first time on blitz in years. Perfect for football fans, gamers, or just anyone.
Arcade 1up - 16/63
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Nintendo
amazon.com
$344.77
Bigger, brighter, and better than the vanilla switch. Perfect for new gamers, or ones looking for an upgrade
Nintendo - 17/63
Handheld Gaming System
Play Date
Play.Date
$179.00
Coming from Panic (Untitled Goose Game) and Teenage engineering, this thing is fun, simple, and the embodiment of what gaming is all about.
Playdate - 18/63
'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels'
By Jason Schreier
amazon.com
$13.59
Developing video games is no simple task. Kotaku’s Jason Schreier went in deep to tell the stories of what goes into bringing your favorite titles to life, from Destiny to Dragon Age. It’s a must read for any true gaming geek.
amazon.com - 19/63
Reflex Ps5
Scuf
scufgaming.com
$219.99
Can't wait for the PS5 elite controller coming out next year? Don't worry, Scuff has one of the highest, most customizable controllers on the market. We have a feeling they will love it more than you—maybe.
scufgaming.com - 20/63
Fortnite Neff Hoodie
neffheadwear.com
$65.00
Fashion and gaming collided this year, so if you want something that says gamer—but still cool—Neff has you covered with their collaboration.
Neff - 21/63
49-Inch Curved Screen Gaming Monitor
SAMSUNG
amazon.com
$1449.99
Do they need it? No. Will peripheral vision make them any better at WarZone? Probably not.
But have they always secretly wanted a curved monitor? Yes. Will it be the coolest gift you've ever given them? Absolutely.
amazon.com - 22/63
Lines WiFi Smart Color LED Gaming and Home Lights
Nanoleaf
amazon.com
$179.99
RGB gamer lights look high quality and far nicer than the lighting they have now.
Nanoleaf - 23/63
Ideas Sonic The Hedgehog
LEGO
amazon.com
$98.99
Classic Sonic 1-1 Green Hill Zone, recreated in plastic bricks. Complete with a Sonic Minifig and Chaos Emeralds.
Lego - 24/63
Cloud Gaming Handheld
Logitech G
amazon.com
$298.99
Everyone's getting into the handheld game, and now Logitech is trying their hand on a streaming portable. The Logitech G cloud can stream games from Xbox cloud gaming, Steam Link, and more for a massive library on the go.
Logitech - 25/63
Lab Chair
Secret Lab
secretlab.co
$624.00
Secret Lab chairs are some of the most comfortable chairs out there. Now they've got chairs dawned with some Overwatch Flair. What screams gamer more than comfort and decal?
Blizzard - 26/63
Canvas Jacket
Overwatch
blizzard.com
$130.00
Stay dry and let everyone know you're a dps main who won't stick with their team.
Blizzard - 27/63
H6PRO Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset
EPOS Gaming
amazon.com
$157.38
Really and truly, gaming headsets do not come better than this Esquire Gadget Awards winner. Any audiophile or competitive gamer could tell you that.
amazon.com - 28/63
Oculus Quest 2 All-In-One VR Headset
Meta Quest
amazon.com
$429.99
In our opinion, this all-in-one VR headset is the absolute best way to get into virtual reality, which is exceedingly better than current reality, without needing extra hardware to do it. It also happens to be an excellent Netflix streamer.
amazon.com - 29/63
Analogue Pocket
Analogue
analogue.co
$219.99
Analogue Pocket is the Game Boy of the 21st century, and the console of the year. It was released after a long wait, and can allegedly play every game that's ever been included on Game Boy. Talk about nostalgia.
analogue.co - 30/63
Base Station V2 Chroma
Razer
amazon.com
$69.99
Because every gamer needs the complete and utter coolness of Razer's custom-RGB-lighting headphone stand for when they rest.
amazon.com - 31/63
NES Classic Edition Entertainment System
Nintendo
amazon.com
$214.99
Nintendo threw it back to the '80s by re-re-releasing the NES system. Not only will it make gamers nostalgic as hell, but it comes with Super Mario Bros. and Final Fantasy. New sets are rare, but you can still dig up that retro mystique.
amazon.com - 32/63
Accessories Bundle for Nintendo Switch
MASCARRY
amazon.com
$51.99
From cases to cons to charging docks, here are 13 essential accessories that will take Switch gaming up a notch. Now you're playing with power.
amazon.com - 33/63
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Nintendo Entertainment System Building Kit
LEGO
amazon.com
$269.99
They'll get to build a NES console, then build an '80s TV set and a gaming cartridge to go with it. How cool is that?
amazon.com - 36/63
PlayStation Classic Console
Sony
amazon.com
$99.00
Sony's PlayStation Classic brings back 20 retro titles and two original controllers in a blast from the past that anyone who's ever blown the dust off a cartridge will love.
amazon.com - 37/63
League of Legends Hextech Logo Gift Set
ABYstyle
amazon.com
$29.99
It'll be their status symbol through and through; some accessories are even quite useful.
amazon.com - 38/63
Blade 15 Gaming Laptop
Razer
amazon.com
$2399.99
A gaming laptop that can make desktop PC and consoles obsolete? Yes, a gaming laptop that can make desktop PC and consoles obsolete. All that gorgeous 4k, 360Hz display, and THX Spatial Audio 7.1 surround sound packed into one place. The gamer in your life can't ask for a better splurge.
amazon.com - 39/63
'Stray'
iam8bit
amazon.com
$37.95
Stray, one of the must-have titles of the year, will take them on a third-person, hearty but thrilling adventure in a post-human cybercity, and make them feel the purr. (Dedicated "meow" button included.)
amazon.com - 40/63
Bluetooth Gradient Ambiance Smart Lightstrip
Philips Hue
amazon.com
$137.99
They need not be a dedicated Twitch streamer to have vibe-y decor in their little studio. That radiant lifestyle is for every gamer.
amazon.com - 41/63
Capsule Max Portable Projector
NEBULA
amazon.com
$459.98
This will turn playing Fortnite, Mario Kart 8, or Call of Duty into a cinematic experience on the big screen that they can even enjoy on the go. Just locate a surface, and let the game begins—for mobile titles, as well.
amazon.com - 42/63
D&D Player’s Handbook
Dungeons & Dragons
amazon.com
$26.10
Going offline now and then is needed for their own goods. But the fun needs not stop then; this must-have for the greatest tabletop role-playing game of all time will see them—and you—to that.
amazon.com - 43/63
G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
amazon.com
$79.19
Unlike some gaming mouses, this one has a minimal design they can bring to the office, too. Get the matching wireless charging mouse pad to go with it, and it'll never be out of juice.
amazon.com - 44/63
HD28HDR 1080P Projector
Optoma
amazon.com
$649.00
Having a gaming projector makes whatever title they're playing the most supreme. This one, which isn't too much of a splurge nor too much of a cheapie, will level up their video-gaming with hyper-realistic visuals and ultra-fast response.
amazon.com - 45/63
G915 TKL Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Logitech
amazon.com
$199.99
Completely fulfill their gaming needs with this wireless gaming keyboard that offers a clean aesthetic, RGB lighting, and pro-grade performance in one.
amazon.com - 46/63
U7G 4K ULED Android Smart TV
Hisense
amazon.com
$919.00
This Gaming Awards winner is not just a monitor. It's a smart television that's got all the trimmings of a 4K TV—Dolby Vision, HDR, low input lag, 120Hz refresh rate. Whatever the title, it'll come to life here.
amazon.com - 48/63
Premium 2500 Lumens Ring Light
Elgato
amazon.com
$158.59
If they spend their nine-to-five on Twitch babbling to followers about how Genshin Impact screwed up its latest monetization model, or failing for the nth time to dodge Nemesis in Resident Evil, then they'll at least need the best ring light to make them not look like a zombie while doing so.
amazon.com - 49/63
Final Fantasy VIII Picture Disc Vinyl
By Nobuo Uematsu
amazon.com
$124.99
Composer Nobuo Uematsu gave new meaning to "video game soundtrack" when he had the Diva of Asia, Faye Wong, recorded the record-setting theme song—a pop ballad—for Final Fantasy VIII. No doubt her angelic voice in "Eyes on Me" can still bring tears to the fandom.
amazon.com - 50/63
'The Art of Halo Infinite'
Dark Horse Books
amazon.com
$21.99
It's all here—Master Chief, UNSC soldiers, bad-ass weapons, Harbinger, the Banished, and the magnificent environment of Halo—in amazingly detailed illustrations.
amazon.com - 51/63
Jemison Blue Light Blocking Computer Glasses
Felix Gray
felixgray.com
$100.00
If your gamer is spending hours glued to the screen, get them some blue light-blocking glasses to cut down on the strain on those eyeballs. They’ll need them for future victories.
felixgray.com - 52/63
A20 Wireless Headset Gen 2
ASTRO Gaming
amazon.com
$119.99
Technically, the Astro A20 is a budget wireless gaming headset. But damn does it function like anything but. The winner of an Esquire Gadget Award, it holds a long charge, sounds crystal clear, and hooks up to a PS5, PS4, PC, or Mac with ease.
amazon.com - 53/63
Switch Fighting Stick
HORI
amazon.com
$49.94
This is how video games were meant to be played: Smashing giant buttons and toggling a joy stick like it's 1985. This HORI arcade accessory works on Switch and PC.
amazon.com - 55/63
Aeron Chair: Special Gaming Edition
Herman Miller
hermanmiller.com
$1695.00
By day, it's the nicest office chair you've ever sat your ass upon. But night, it's a gaming chair the likes of which will elevate a high score just by merely existing. And, you know, lessen lower back pain.
hermanmiller.com - 56/63
G920 Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals for Xbox
Logitech
amazon.com
$279.99
Any gamer who's seriously into sim racing will want to have two hands on this ultra-responsive steering wheel as they whip through corners in Forza. Or Hot Wheels Unleashed.
amazon.com - 57/63
Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block
LEGO
amazon.com
$199.99
Someone went above and beyond the call of duty with this 2,064-piece LEGO set. It is somehow both a work of art and exactly like the real (and by that we mean virtual) deal.
amazon.com - 58/63
Mega Man Complete TV Series
Eastern Star
amazon.com
$39.45
Not only is this a living, breathing, playable Mega Man X cartridge for SNES, the special edition box comes with anniversary-themed surprises. In other words, it's highly giftable for a gamer who appreciates a legend.
amazon.com - 59/63
"Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium"
Bitmap Books
amazon.com
$56.88
From Pac-Man to Desert Falcon to Alien Brigade, the art of Atari gets its due in this gorgeous coffee table book.
amazon.com - 60/63
WD_BLACK SN850 NVMe SSD 1TB with Heatsink
WD_BLACK
amazon.com
$124.95
The Holy Grail of PC gaming, this thing stores massive amounts of gaming history and supports blistering speeds so load times are all but nonexistent.
amazon.com - 61/63
Minecraft The Modern Treehouse Building Kit
LEGO
amazon.com
$130.94
The most powerful toy dynasty meets the most popular online sandbox video game. At 834 pieces, it'll make even the most dedicated crafter tear their eyes off the computer screen for a few hours.
amazon.com - 62/63
StreamCam
Logitech
amazon.com
$113.50
These days, you really can have a face for gaming. Logitech designed this webcam for any gamer who's built a fan base off of live-streaming their own face while they play. Smart auto-focus and exposure features will make them look their absolute best.
amazon.com - 63/63
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