Best Gifts for Gamers: Our Top Picks for PC and Console Players
It's that time of year when we find ourselves in need of gift ideas. Gift giving comes naturally for some, but for others, finding the perfect gift can be difficult. Thankfully, shopping for someone who enjoys playing video games is pretty straightforward. You can never go wrong getting them a new controller, a pair of headphones, or, well... more games to play.
IGN staff has assembled like the Avengers to provide great gift recommendations for that special gamer in your life. Whether they are fans of Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or just love gaming in general, we've rounded up the absolute best gifts you can find below this holiday season.
If you're shopping for a general gaming-related gift, the IGN Store is home to gifts from just about any fandom. Amazon Prime's Fallout series is hot off the heels of its fantastic first season, and there are plenty of great gifts based on the show including a functional replica of Lucy's Vault 33 backpack, a Vault 33 hoodie, a 3-piece lithograph poster collection, and more. Beyond the Wasteland, however, are many more great gifts like gaming-inspired cookbooks, vinyl record collections, figurines, and much more below.
Still want more ideas? Scroll through the rest of our top video game gifts you haven't explored yet.
Shopping for a Nintendo fan shouldn't be too difficult, as they have some of the most recognizable characters and franchises, such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Donkey Kong, which have been around for decades. IGN Technical Producer Amir Rakib recommends the 8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller as it's more comfortable for extended gaming sessions than the standard Joy-Con controllers, and he likes the improved Hall Effect sensor joysticks that eliminate stick drift.
Whether you're picking up a new game like Super Mario Jamboree or want to gift a Nintendo-themed toy like the LEGO Super Mario World set that's perfect for a display, we've got plenty of great recommendations for you below.
There's plenty to pick
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