There are 200 million gamers in North America.
If you’ve got one of them in your life, but aren’t one yourself, you might be stuck for what to get them when special occasions roll around.
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a video game lover, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll give you 10 gift ideas for gamers, so you can start shopping and make a gamer’s day with one of these awesome products.
1. Asus ROG Centurion Headset
The right headset can completely change the gaming experience.
The ROG Centurion headset from Asus is top of the line. With 7.1 surround sound combined with 10 drivers and an ESS amplifier, it offers total gaming immersion. It’s noise-canceling digital microphone also allows you to have seamless in-game voice control and communication.
It also gives you the option of diverting this supreme sound experience through a set of external speakers.
2. Seagate 2TB Hard Drive for PS4
In the past, if you wanted to add more storage to your PlayStation, you had to upgrade the hard drive. Now, there’s an easier option.
With this external hard drive, you no longer have to delete games to make room for new ones. You can store more than 50 games with no problems at all.
It has a high-speed USB 3.0 port, so all you have to do is plug in and play.
3. Super NES Classic Edition
Retro gaming is back in style, with being classic games and consoles being reinvented for us to enjoy all over again.
The Super NES Classic Edition has played a huge role in this trend. Undoubtedly, it’s the ultimate gift for anyone who loves retro games.
It’s a compact version of the original console, only with thirty games built into it. You can play classics like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Contra, without having to blow into the cartridges like we all did back in the day.
With this console, you can give the gift of nostalgia. Bring back memories of being a care-free kid, when we could play as much as we wanted. Who wouldn’t love that?
4. Acer Predator Gaming Laptop
The Acer Predator 17 is one of the best gaming laptops on the market.
It features the market-leading Intel Skylake processor, which allows it to play any game quickly without lagging. It also has two subwoofers and four SoundPound speakers to provide excellent sound quality during gameplay.
Unlike other laptops, you don’t have to worry about it overheating during long, intensive games. It’s Cooler Master Fan keeps everything under control.
Best of all, it boasts a huge screen size. At 17.3 inches, you’ll struggle to find another top quality gaming laptop to match it.
5. Game Controller Phone Case
Gift ideas for gamers don’t always have to be expensive consoles, equipment, and accessories. A small, game-related gift can go down well, too. Even something as small as a phone case.
There are phone cases shaped like old school NES and Sega controllers, which are bound to be a hit with the eighties and nineties kids.
6. Pixel Pals
The light-up pixelated art pieces are great gift ideas for gamers.
Whether your favorite 8-bit character is the infamous Mario, Street Fighter’s Ryu, Sonic the Hedgehog, or one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, you can display them on your desk the same way they appear on screen with Pixel Pals.
Best of all, they’re only $15. Buy one of these characters, and you can make a gamer happy without breaking the bank.
7. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
Some say that the Legend of Zelda is the greatest gaming series of all time, and last year’s Breath of Wild edition was named one of the best games of 2017.
If you know a Zelda fanatic, chances are that they’ve already collected every game in the series. However, there is something else you could get them.
This hardback collector’s book will tell them everything they need to know about the Zelda universe, down to the very last detail.
It describes not only the adventures of the main character, Link but also the story of how the game was created. There are awesome illustrations throughout the book, too.
This book can be paired with The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts, which is packed full of illustrations by the game’s creators. In June 2018, an entire Legend of Zelda encyclopedia is being released, too. If you’ve got a real Zelda fanatic on your hands, you could get the whole set!
8. Blue Yeti USB Microphone
For those who love to stream their games, a good quality microphone is a must.
It captures excellent audio using tri-capsule technology. As well as that, it also looks great. It comes in several color and pattern variations, so you can choose a style that suits the person you’re buying for.
This is one of the best gift ideas for gamers who love to blog, review, and upload gaming videos online.
9. Xbox One Play and Charge Kit
The Xbox One is a great console, but one of its downfalls is that the controllers require new batteries regularly.
The play and charge kit allows you to avoid the hassle of batteries by simply plugging in the cable and charging while you play. There’s no need to wait or to buy new batteries all the time.
10. PlayStation Store Gift Card
If all else fails, go for a gift card.
When you’re not sure what someone wants, and don’t know what they already have in their game collection, it’s better just to let them choose. Gift them a gift card, and they can pick out exactly what they like.
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