Got a gamer on your Christmas list? Treat them with one of these cool stocking stuffers!
15A Fighting Stick for Fans of Fighting Games
If that special gamer in your life loves fighting games in the vein ofStreet Fighter,Tekken, and the gang,a fighting stick will take their game to the next level. If they own a PC or a Nintendo Switch, the8Bitdo Arcade Stickis perfect. It’s one of the best fighting sticks around, works with Switch and Windows, comes with 8Bitdo software that allows button remapping and creating macros, and is pretty as a pie!
TheMayflash F300is a great choice for a multiplatform gamer since it works with every system (apart from the PS5). And if your gamer is a PS5 fan, theMini Fighting Stickfrom Hori is a rare budget fighting stick that supports Sony’s console.
14A Gaming Mouse for PC Gamers
A gaming mouse is one of the most important parts of every PC gamer’s arsenal. If your favorite gamer has mentioned they need to upgrade theirs, beat them to the punch and gift them aRazer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, one of the best gaming mice around! If you’re aiming for a more budget-friendly mouse or buying someone their first gaming mouse, you can’t go wrong with theLogitech G305.
13A Gift Card for Their Favorite Store
Gifting a gamecan be a great Christmas present, but giving a gift card is an even better idea because the recipient can buy just the game they want!
PC gamers will be thrilled to receive aStream gift card. Give aneShop gift cardto Nintendo Switch owners, aPlayStation Store gift cardto PlayStation gamers, and anXbox gift cardto fans of Xbox.
12This Figurine of Geralt Bathing forThe WitcherFans
Got a special someone who lovesThe Witchergame series? Thisstatuette of Geralt in a bathby Dark Horse will make their whole year!
11A Sturdy Mechanical Keyboard
Mechanical keyboards are all the rage right now, and there are so many models to pick from. They make a great gift for any hardcore typist and PC gamer. My recommendation is theKeychron V3, one of thebest mechanical keyboards. The V3 is a well-made wired budget mechanical board that sounds lovely, is fairly affordable, and features a TKL layout, making it the right fit for most computer desks.
If you’d rather get something wireless, look no further than theEPOMAKER x Aula F75. It looks delightful, sounds even better, is available in a variety of colors, and comes with a handy volume knob.
10A Headset Upgrade
If the gamer on your Christmas gift list rocks a dingy headset that’s two steps from breaking apart, get them a new and shiny one. TheRazer BlackShark V2is one of thebest gaming headsetsaround that doesn’t break the bank. It’s got a balanced sound with nice,booming bass, a solidmic, and it’s compatible with all major gaming platforms.
9A PS5 Faceplate or an Xbox Wrap
A PS5 faceplate or an Xbox wrap can give an old console a fresh new look and can be a well-thought gift for any PS5 or Xbox fan. You can geta set of platesfor the PS5 Slim Disc Edition, andcover platesfor the Digital version of the console. Theregular PS5 Disc Edition skinslook very cool but are also trickier to apply.
As for the Xbox Series consoles, I love theretro PC magnetic coverfor the Series X, butthisStarfieldwraplooks slick too. Both designsare availablefor the Xbox Series S as well.
8Every Gamer Needs a Set of Thumbstick Caps
7A Retro Handheld
A retro gaming handheldcan be the best gift for any gamer who grew up during the days of the SNES, Sega Genesis, OG PlayStation or PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, and other classic consoles.
Anbernic is a brand known for its quality yet affordable handhelds. Some of the best ones include theRG35XX Plus, which looks like a modernGame Boy; theRG35XXSP, which is the best Game Boy Advance SP-like retro handheld on the market; and theRG CubeXX, featuring analog sticks that make it perfect for PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and many N64 games.
TheMiyoo A30is another fantastic retro handheld that’s super compact; perfect for gamers who like the outdoors and want to have something to game on when out and about. Justavoid the cheap and nasty handheldsif you’re shopping for something like this.
6A Gadget Repair Kit
A precision screwdriver kit is a must for every gamer. I had to use unwieldy screwdrivers and other improvised tools for years to open my controllers, mice, consoles, and other gadgets until I got myself a precision tool kit.
TheiFixit Pro Tech Toolkitis arguably the best kit on the market. It has everything someone tinkering with gaming gadgets needs. When it comes to the “just let the cat walk across the keyboard” no-name brands, this200 in 1 precision screwdriver setfrom XOOL is more affordable and has more than decent quality for the price.
