As Christmas approaches, the gift stress can mount up nicely. Often people have nothing on their wish list and you have to come up with your own. Do you want to buy something for a gamer this Christmas? Then we'll help you on your way with these gift ideas for gamers.
Popular games
In the last quarter of 2021 there were quite a few new games released that are absolutely worth the effort. However, even the most fanatical gamer does not have an unlimited budget and is probably still missing a game in his collection. We have some top titles for you in a row that a real gamer should not miss:
- Call of Duty: Vanguard
- Forza Horizon 5
- Battlefield 2042
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
- Farming Simulator 22
- Halo Infinite
- FIFA 22
- Far Cry 6
- Mario Party Superstars
VR Glasses
The market for virtual reality (VR) continues to grow. Bigger and better games are being released where you can place yourself in the game through VR glasses. Thanks to the latest developments, the VR experiences are getting closer to real life and it cannot be ruled out that this form of gaming has a future. So if you really want to surprise a gamer, and you have a large budget? Then go for one of these VR glasses:
- Oculus Quest 2 (128/256 GB)
- HTC Vive Pro Full Kit
- HTC Vive Cosmos Elite
A new controller
Every avid gamer has, at one time or another, gotten a little too rough with a controller out of frustration. A shame of course, but a spare copy is never wrong. An extra controller can also offer new possibilities for playing games with friends on the couch. So be sure to check out these controllers:
- Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Sony PlayStation 4 DualShock Controller
- Xbox Series X and S Wireless Controller
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con set
- Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller
A racing wheel
Max Verstappen. You can't ignore him. The hype around the Dutch racing driver is enormous and that also results in a growing interest in virtual racing, also known as simracing. Thanks to extremely detailed racing games, such as F1 2021, and complete racing simulators, it is now possible to feel like Max Verstappen in your own attic room. Since a whole simulator might be a bit much, here are some tips on racing wheels that can be used for racing games on consoles and the PC:
- Logitech G29 Driving Force
- Thrustmaster T300 RS GT
- Logitech G923 TRUEFORCE
- Thrustmaster TMX Pro
A gaming headset
If you're a gamer and you want to isolate yourself from the outside world for a while, it's nice if you can't easily be distracted. That's why it's no superfluous luxury to have a good quality gaming headset. Apart from this practical use, good audio is also a matter of life and death in many games. For example, in Call of Duty you want to be able to hear where your opponent is walking so you don't get any nasty surprises. We therefore recommend one of the following headsets:
- Corsair Virtuoso RGD Wireless Gaming Headset Carbon
- Steelseries Arctis 3 2019
- Logitech G935 Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound
- Razer Kraken X USB Gaming Headset
Original Gifts
All of the above tips may have been somewhat obvious and fall under the category of ‚logical‘. Of course, we can't conclude this article without also giving a few ‚out of the box‘ gift tips. So make a gamer happy with one of these gifts:
- Headset stand
- PlayStation lamp
- 100 Video Games Bucket List Scratch Poster
- Monopoly: Fortnite Edition
- My Arcade Retro Machine
As you can see, the possibilities of buying a nice gift for a gamer at Christmas are endless. Sometimes you just need to get started and hopefully we were able to do that with this article.
