Yahoo Lifestyle These Cool and Practical Gifts Will Impress Any PC Gamer
- 1/17
These Cool and Practical Gifts Will Impress Any PC Gamer
Shopping for a PC gamer can be difficult because playing video games on a computer is all about customization and fine-tuning a gaming setup precisely to a person’s own needs. And the person you’re buying for has likely already done that.
Most gamers would love a new gaming headset, mouse, keyboard, or computer chair, but gifting one of these items is risky since these accessories come down to individual taste, and you may not exactly know what type of keyboard or style or mouse, headset, or chair the gamer on your list prefers. But there are still several gifts for PC gamers that’ll help them upgrade their setup and have more fun. The options here will do just that, and anytime your giftee sits at their battle station, they’ll think of you.
Still on the hunt for more useful gift ideas? Shop our guides to the best gifts for gamers, cheap tech gifts, and tech gifts that everyone on your shopping list will love.
Best Products - 2/17
1) H1 Headphone Stand
Lamicall
amazon.com
$15.99
The H1 headphone stand from Lamicall looks more like a piece of modern art than it does a headphone stand. The stand — which is made from aluminum and ABS plastic — has a simple design that will blend in with most setups.
It comes in white or black and is affordable, sturdy, and strong enough to accommodate practically any gaming headset. It won’t take up too much room on your gamer’s cluttered desk, either.
amazon.com - 3/17
2) 1TB SN770 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD
WD_Black
amazon.com
$59.99
The SN770 gives PC gamers much more memory, so they don’t have to uninstall their favorite games if they want to try a new title but have hit their space limit. It’s available in 250-gigabyte, 500-GB, 1-terabyte, and 2-TB configurations to cater to your budget constraints. We recommend opting for at least the 1-TB version. That way your giftee can download several games for years to come.
amazon.com - 4/17
3) ProMedia 2.1 Computer Speaker System
Klipsch
amazon.com
$118.99
This sub-$200 speaker set is easily one of the best you can buy—at any price. The Klipsch ProMedia system delivers a big and bold sound that’ll make gaming a much more immersive and exciting experience.
The set comes with a subwoofer and dual satellites that work together to produce a wide soundscape. Don’t let the speaker’s small size fool you, either. They pack a punch.
amazon.com - 5/17
4) Steam Deck
Valve
amazon.com
$513.00
The Steam Deck is a handheld console from Valve, which operates the Steam PC platform through which gamers can purchase and download games. The console makes it easy to play PC games away from the desktop. Plus, it can run emulators—software that lets one device behave like another—meaning your giftee can play NES, SNES, PlayStation, GameCube, and Game Boy games from it, as well.
Hunter Fenollol, consumer tech editor at our sister publication Popular Mechanics, has been playing on the Steam Deck for the past year. “Just don’t mistake the Steam Deck for a game console,” he advises. “This system places all the benefits of a computer such as a desktop operating system, mod support, and highly adjustable graphics settings in your pocket. Plus it has enough power to run the latest triple-A titles smoothly at up to 60 frames per second.”
amazon.com - 6/17
5) Protective Case for Steam Deck
Gxegauy
amazon.com
$8.99
Since the Steam Deck is battery-powered, gamers can play all the best PC games anytime and anywhere. Because the Deck's portability is one of its best features, gamers will definitely want to protect their console. The grippy silicone on this case cuts down on the chances of them dropping it and absorbs impacts from short falls.
amazon.com - 7/17
6) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3-Month Membership
Microsoft
amazon.com
$41.66
Game Pass affords gamers unlimited access to more than 100 Xbox and PC games. They also get to play EA Play and Riot Games titles at no extra cost. If your recipient decides they want to keep Game Pass after the three months they get with this card, the service costs $10 a month. New games are added monthly, too.
amazon.com - 8/17
7) Coffee Mug Warmer with Wireless Charger
SZGHHW
amazon.com
$37.40
Not only does this versatile device keep whatever liquid is in the mug at the perfect temperature, the base doubles as a wireless charger to keep their phone and earbuds juiced. The mug (which is dishwasher-safe) comes in black, blue, green, red, and white colors to match their setup.
amazon.com - 9/17
8) Hand Therapy Exercise Stress Ball Bundle
Serenilite
amazon.com
$20.99
Often, the best gift is something that someone would never buy for themselves. Serenilite makes the best stress-relief products, which have been vetted by leading physical therapists. This kit comes with three stress balls that vary in levels of firmness. If the gamer on your list suffers from carpal tunnel, arthritis, or they just get angry and need something to throw every now and then, they’ll appreciate these.
amazon.com - 10/17
9) Shapes Triangles Smart Modular Light Panels
Nanoleaf
amazon.com
$219.99
The Nanoleaf Triangles smart panels are incredibly easy to install, and we dig their futuristic look. This kit comes with nine modular panels that your giftee can arrange in any linear or geometric pattern. The panels can even sync up to music and flash and dance along to the beat.
amazon.com - 11/17
10) HomeVac H11 Cordless Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Eufy
amazon.com
$59.99
This tiny handheld vacuum cleaner will help keep their desk clean and crumb-free. Its slim profile can fit into tight spaces, like behind a monitor, and the attachment lets the H11 reach between mechanical keyboard keys. A whopping 5,500 pascals of suction power will extricate any small bits. What’s more, the H11 charges with an included USB cable, and—let’s be real—any PC gamer would probably be happy to have another USB cable.
amazon.com - 12/17
11) Compact Refrigerator
Midea
amazon.com
$147.67
This plain-Jane mini fridge may not have a flashy exterior, but it fits nicely under a desk and packs plenty of room for all the sodas, energy drinks, bottled water, and snacks gamers need for long sessions. Bonus: The door is reversible if your giftee needs to switch sides. And the fridge is backed by a 1-year warranty.
amazon.com - 13/17
12) Alloy Origins Core Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
HyperX
amazon.com
$89.99
This gaming keyboard manages to strike a strong balance between price, performance, and features. HyperX gives buyers the option to pick from multiple switch types and keyboard layouts, so you can easily shop for whatever type suits your recipient’s preferences.
The Alloy Origins Core keyboard sports a full aircraft-grade aluminum body, so it feels solid and more expensive than it actually is. It has customizable light modes and macros (button combinations you can assign to and activate with just a single key) to speed up in-game actions. Plus, its keys aren’t too noisy, which you’ll probably appreciate if you’re giving it to someone who lives under the same roof as you.
amazon.com - 14/17
13) Ender 3 3D Printer
Comgrow
amazon.com
$189.00
This 3D printer is an excellent option for budget-mindful gifters. It can print layers as thin as 100 microns and works with both ABS and PLA filaments (a rarity among affordable 3D printers).
Tech editor Stefan Vazharov likes that the printer features a heated print bed, Wi-Fi connectivity, an SD card slot, and a convenient LCD display. “Unlike some of its similarly priced rivals, the product ships fully assembled and calibrated, allowing buyers to get started immediately,” he says.
amazon.com - 15/17
14) G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
Logitech
amazon.com
$34.99
Logitech designed this mouse with competitive play in mind. Underneath its body lays the brand’s advanced Hero 12K optical gaming sensor with a maximum sensitivity of 12,000 DPI. It’s also ambidextrous, the side buttons are customizable, and the battery packs 200 hours of play time.
amazon.com - 16/17
15) Goliathus Extended Chroma Gaming Mousepad
Razer
amazon.com
$55.99
Although it may not seem like much, an oversized gaming mouse mat will make a huge (quite literally) difference in a PC gaming setup. It features a nonslip rubber base, a soft-to-the-touch textured cloth surface, and impressive but customizable border lighting that can sync with the in-game audio. At 10 inches long, it leaves plenty of room for their gaming mouse to travel.
amazon.com - 17/17
16) Brio 501 Full-HD Webcam
Logitech
amazon.com
$129.99
An external webcam like this one will make gamers look better thanks to its higher resolution, large image sensor, and ability to adapt to various lighting. The webcam features a Full HD resolution and even built-in dual microphones that offer noise reduction to ensure they sound crystal clear and natural while streaming.
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