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With so many gaming products to choose from, gift-giving can be quite a challenge. There are hundreds and thousands of products in dozens of categories. You may want to do some research beforehand, seeing as the gift you choose often depends on the recipient’s choice of gaming platform. Whether you’re buying retro consoles, new games to play, or the latest in peripheral tech, check out some of the best products available on the market. For the sake of parity, we’ve avoided showcasing any specific platform. Instead, if you are looking for unique birthday gifts for him, all gift ideas found below are suitable for any type of gift guide for gamers, regardless of their choice of platform.
Bose Frames
Who needs a headset when you can wear sunglasses instead? Bose Frames are audio sunglasses that boast the form factor of a nifty pair of shades coupled with high-quality audio playback via hidden yet ergonomic speakers.
The speakers are so well-hidden you would be forgiven for thinking this is a regular pair of sunglasses. However, with an integrated microphone, premium quality speakers, and a lengthy battery life, Bose Frames take tech sunglasses to a whole new level.
Gaming cookbooks
While many gaming cookbooks are more of a novelty than anything else, some of them have actually got quite the selection of tasty recipes. Games like the Elder Scrolls series, World of Warcraft, and the Fallout series all boast excellent cookbooks.
If a gaming cookbook sounds like it might be the gift you’re looking for, there are two important things to consider: firstly, the gift recipient should at least be a fan of the game the recipe book is based on; and secondly, ensure that product reviews match up to the quality you expect from your purchase.
LEGO Nintendo Entertainment Set
If Nintendo and LEGO played any part in your childhood, you’ll know exactly why this product is as coveted as it is. Despite a hefty price tag, the LEGO Nintendo Entertainment Set is the ideal gift for any nostalgic gamer.
It may not be an actual console, but this toy has plenty of complexity to it. Behind the timeless design of the exterior lie a number of gears, cogs, and levers. The LEGO-made console can hold cartridges and eject them, while the ‘TV’ has a working mechanical screen.
Oculus Quest 2
Few VR devices can match the value for money of the Oculus Quest 2, an all-in-one product that offers the most advanced VR experience available today. With hundreds of unique experiences on offer, this device will give any gamer an unparalleled VR adventure.
VR technology appears to be gaining significant market share nowadays. Due to the combination of higher quality games, improved hardware, and software, as well as higher affordability, VR gaming is now considered a mainstream entertainment option.
Retroid Pocket 2
The Retroid Pocket 2 uses a dual boot system that can run both open Android and retro games, allowing it to run a wide range of games from entirely different gaming platforms. From Nintendo classics to Playstation exclusives, the Pocket 2 can run them all.
We’re not exactly sure how the legal side of it works but, thanks to its proprietary emulation software, this nifty handheld device has a bigger games library than almost any other platform.
Samsung T5 SSD
As fast as it is versatile, the Samsung T5 is a portable SSD that can be used with nearly any gaming device, provided the device supports a standard USB connection. Regardless of which gaming device you want to add storage to, this SSD has got you covered.
Performance-wise, the Samsung T5 is incredibly fast, with transfer speeds of up to 540MB/sec (nearly five times faster than an external HDD). Various capacities are offered, ranging in size from 250GB to 2TB of storage space.
Steelseries Arctis 9X
According to numerous sources, the Steelseries Arctis 9X is the best multi-platform gaming headset at the moment. It’s a wireless set that manages to hold on to the strengths of wired headsets, such as audio clarity and non-artifacting sound.
Bluetooth compatibility means that you can use the Arctis 9X with any mobile device. The battery life offers over 20 hours of uninterrupted play, and build quality prioritizes extended use well. The 9X comes highly recommended as a great gift for any gamer.
Subscription services
Instead of bloating our list with all the games (and devices) on offer these days, we thought it would be far wiser to recommend a monthly subscription to the gaming platform of your choice.
There are a number of services to choose from, such as Xbox Game Pass and Playstation Plus. Each one is tied to a specific platform, but there are exceptions. GeForce Now, for example, is a live streaming service that turns almost any device into a gaming PC.
