Updated on November 9th, with new gifts for 2024.
Christmas is coming, it has been inching closer and closer, so it’s time to start getting gifts for those lovely gamers in your life! As gamers ourselves, we have selected a bunch of different items that might be worth checking out, for the special person in your life with a big gaming collection and lots of geeky stuff around their desk.
LEGO Super Mario Bowser’s Airship Expansion Set Toy
Lego has been a family favorite in our house at Christmas for two generations, and I love to recreate the same excitement that I felt for early 90’s sets with my own kids. This Bowsers Airship set is a fantastic addition to any Super Mario Lego Starter Course, and it’s huge size and challenging shape make it a massively enjoyable build for children both small and large alike! This expansion set is massive and has so many different features, it is well worth diving into as a main Christmas gift.
PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
“PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch is a great, cheaper alternative to the much pricier wireless controller options, and might be a good choice if you want an additional player involved without breaking the bank. This controller and the range of alternative designs are available now.“
The Vanishing Gambler
“With escape rooms continuing to thrive, and crime procedurals continuing to dominate television it should come as no surprise that we’ve included The Mystery Agency in this list. It’s a fantastic ‘cold case’ bundle of clues, complete with stacks of evidence and puzzles to work your way through in order to solve the case of The Vanishing Gambler. Almost certainly one of the best out there, and definitely one for a person who thinks he has all the answers, or who spends a lot of time playing puzzle games.”
Warner Bros: Pennywise Cable Guys Original Controller and Phone Holder
Pennywise Cable Guys Controller and Phone Holder is ideal for those who like horror! The holder can easily be set up and you can place your controller on it, making your controller a display piece. If you’ve got a person to give gifts to that has a gamer room that could fit this theme, it’s a fantastic idea, especially as the quality and detail is so good.
Screen Eyes Eye Drops
With 50% of adults now clocking up 11 or more hours screentime on average every day, it’s no coincidence that I often find myself rubbing at reluctant retinas, most recently as I steadily hack, slash and seduce my way through a marathon session of the masterpiece that is Baldur’s Gate 3. This handy little bottle has sat proudly on the desk waiting for those pit stop moments. A quick two drops in each and my eyes do feel instantly refreshed and that dry blinky sensation is pleasantly relieved, freeing me to continue my quest for longer than may be healthy. More than once the little bottle has been produced with a flourish when friends have complained of tired eyes.
One does not generally sample many types of eye drops, but I did prefer these to an eye mist from Optrex at double the price that I have used previously. I found the relief from the thera tears to be stronger and they felt longer lasting. The drops can happily be used more than once a day and as a bonus are safe to use with contact lenses.
This makes for a great stocking stuffer or useful gift for the gamer in your life.
Minecraft Chess
Taking a classic like Chess and changing the theme to be more familiar like Minecraft can make a fantastic gift for those who are fans of either of the two. Chess is a fairly easy game to learn and gifting a Minecraft Chess set can get your teen or even the adult in your life interested in Chess and working on their brain. This set is extremely high quality and doesn’t feel fragile at all, with lots of details on the various pieces. It’s available from noblecollection.co.uk
Gunnar Fall Out and Tokidoki Gamer Glasses
Everyone seems to see screens, staring at them often. Blue Light glasses, like these fantastic Fallout ones, actually deflect blue light, which can reduce headaches and help you get to sleep better after using a computer. Our Dann absolutely swears by blue light glasses!
They’ve even got a stylish collection with Tokidoki for a more flowery, pink look to your blue light glasses. These are Jupiter’s personal favorites in their collection.
Ragnok Gun Mouse
Earlier this year, I reviewed the Ragnok Gun Mouse in full. It’s a gift that has a lot of impact when you open it — looking like the handle of a gun — but if you are looking for a gift for someone who plays first person shooters, this mouse is one well worth a look. Not only does it actually help some people (me) be better at shooters, it’s got a great visual appeal for those who take pride in the various bits of tech they have on their desk.
Wavo POD Streamer Kit
If you’ve got someone in your life who is looking to take on the world of streaming or just is a massive lover of online multiplayers, you cannot go wrong with the Wavo POD Streamer Kit that we reviewed earlier this month.
“It seems everyone has a podcast these days with an ever-increasing number of people finding ways to share and ultimately monetize their interests and talents online. Usurpingly there is an expanding array of choices when it comes to equipment for these budding creators. The new Wavo POD streamer Kit from Joby offers an attractive plug and play package for newcomers to streaming or those who finally want to be heard clearly on video calls at around £175. “
PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for Nintendo Switch or Xbox
I know wireless controllers are very much a thing, but when it comes to gaming on PC, I prefer a wired option, whether that’s keyboard and mouse or a controller. The PDP Afterglow Wave controller is a really solid option for a wired controller, and may just be an excellent Christmas present for that gamer in your life.
Based on the Xbox Series X design, this controller feels near indistinguishable from an actual Xbox Controller aside from having a smaller form factor and lower weight thanks to the lack of battery pack. It connects via an included USB-C cable and can even be customised via a downloadable app, allowing you to reconfigure buttons, change sound settings, and adjust dead zones.
More importantly is the array of RGB lighting options. The Afterglow Wave has a lovely set of lights visible when it’s switched on, and has a swathe of choices for their use. Pulses, waves, glows, and rumble reactive lighting options can all be adjusted via the app, with four different profiles to set up.
You can purchase the PDP Afterglow Wave Controller for both your Xbox and your Nintendo Switch, where it comes in a bunch of colors.
ExgPro Michaelangelo Holdem
If you’ve know someone who loves Ninja Turtles, this Michaelangelo Holdem is ideal for displaying a gaming controller – perfect for a games room. The details on this holdems is quite nice and you could put in a controller, earbuds, a cell phone, literally anything it will hold! I found it a bit strange that the character only has one painted eye, but it’s the design.
CRKD NEO S
The NEO S controller feels fantastic to play with on Nintendo Switch, PC or Mobile. It’s got a sort of classic-retro feel, but at the same time, the tech that comes with the app is fantastic. You can customize virtually every part of this device, see how rare the controller you specifically purchased is and lock it to your device. It’s a fantastic gift for those who like controllers.
Spaceglow Three
The Spaceglow Three is an RGB light that looks like it is going on infinitely, sort of like a giant portal! It’s perfect for a gaming room and to light up space in a new way. The amount of light that can be omitted from this device, along with the customizability of the light, makes for a great light feature.
If you are looking for some stocking stuffers, check out our best board game stocking stuffers!
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