Gaming gifts for him
He has the games. What he rarely has is a setup that suits them: a decent keyboard, a screen without glare, a spare controller for when you sit down next to him.
Ten ideas below, split between the desk, the couch and a few things for the wall or a day out. Most work with a console or a PC, but find out what he plays on first.
For the desk
Small upgrades he'll use every night.
Tech
Mechanical keyboard
Typical price $50 to $100
Every key press feels better, and he'll notice.
Tech
Headset with a boom mic
Typical price $50 to $100
So his squad hears him, not the dishwasher.
Tech
Monitor light bar
Typical price $25 to $50
Lights the desk without a glare on the screen.
Tech
Large desk mat for mouse and keyboard
Typical price under $25
Stops his mouse falling off the edge.
For the couch
Gear for playing next to someone.
Tech
Second controller for couch co-op
Typical price $50 to $100
So you can play too, and lose properly.
Tech
Portable SSD for more game storage
Typical price $100 and up
His console keeps saying the drive is full.
Tech
Charging dock for two controllers
Typical price $25 to $50
Two controllers, one cable, always ready.
For the wall and the night out
Gifts that aren't another thing to plug in.
Personalised
Framed print of a map from a game he loves
Typical price $25 to $50
His favorite world, on the wall.
Experiences
Day pass to a local gaming convention
Typical price $25 to $50
Demos and tournaments in a hall of people like him.
Games and books
Digital game store credit
Typical price $25 to $50
You skip guessing and he picks the game.
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