Buying gifts for a gamer needn’t feel like a final boss battle. Beyond buying them a new game, there are many potential gift ideas that you can look into from personalised controllers to in-game currency gift cards. Score some points this Xmas by considering one of these gift ideas.
Gaming accessories
There are many potential useful accessories that you can buy for a gamer. For console gamers, you could consider one of these accessories:
- Controller
- Controller charger
- Gaming chair
- Headset
- Internet booster
Buying for a PC gamer? Here are a few extra ideas unlocked that could be worth considering:
- Gaming keyboard
- Gaming mouse
- Gaming monitor
- Graphics card
Some of these accessories can be quite expensive and may only be necessary for serious gamers. Ask your recipient about their gaming setup and get an idea as to what accessories they’re still in need of.
Personalised gear
There’s a lot of potential when it comes to personalised gear. Various accessories and ornaments can have custom names and images printed on them to make them more unique. Accessories like controllers can even be modified to provide extra comfort to provide practical advantage. A few examples of personalised gaming gear include:
- Personalised controllers
- Personalised gaming stations
- Personalised mouse mats
- Personalised LED signs
- Personalised posters
- Personalised t-shirts
Choosing to personalise an item will cost you more than buying an off-the-shelf item. When it comes to items like controllers, make sure to choose a reputable seller in order to guarantee something that is high quality.
Gaming merch
There’s all kinds of merchandise that you can buy associated with specific video games. Think of a game that your recipient loves and look for merch associated with that game. A few examples of merch to consider include:
- Posters
- T-shirts
- Hats
- Hoodies
- Bags
- Mugs/flasks
- Figurines
- Bobbleheads
- Mousemats
- Lights
- Keyrings
- Car air fresheners
- Books
There’s a lot of cheap merch out there that can be perfect as a stocking filler or a secret Santa gift. There are also rarer and more expensive collectibles that you can look into if you’re looking for a more special gift.
Pre-owned accounts
There are sites where you can find COD accounts for sale and other gaming accounts. Such pre-owned accounts come already levelled up and therefore have all the unlocked content – preventing the need to have to spend hours acquiring all of this through gameplay. Of course, for some gamers, putting in these hours of gameplay is all part of the fun. However, other gamers may not have the time for this and may appreciate one of these accounts as a quick way to get ahead in the game.
Gift cards It’s possible to buy a variety of gift cards related to gaming. This includes gift cards to use at certain game stores, gift cards for certain consoles and gift cards topped up with in-game currency such as V-bucks. This may not seem as personal a gift, but it’s one that’s likely to be appreciated, allowing the recipient to buy what they want using the gift card.
