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Best Mixed-Reality Glasses
VITURE One XR/AR Glasses
Glasses that can project a giant screen in front of their face. Now, they can sync up their phone or console and game anywhere, no TV or projector needed.
Best Sound Gift for Gamers
VIZIO All-in-One Soundbar
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Best Personalized Gaming Gift
Kaseny Personalized Headphone and Controller Dock
This will add a touch of class to their gaming setup that's covered in LED lights.
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For Sonic Fans
Cable Guy Sonic the Hedgehog Device Holder
Now 12% Off
Make Sonic slow the hell down. Stand still. Hold up a gaming controller while it charges.
Another Great Headphone Choice
Logitech G Astro A50 X
We do have to shout out Logitech G's newest headphones the Astro A50 X. These are really the first bluetooth headphones of their kind, and they earned an Esquire Gaming Award because of it.
Essentially, they connect via a Bluetooth adapter, but they can connect to multiple devices at a time. That means, switching from Xbox to PlayStation to computer audio only requires the flip of a switch. It happens instantly, like changing the channel. If they are a multi-platform gamer, this is an incredible splurge.
Best Gift for Screen Fatigue
Therabody SmartGoggles
Recovery is essential to any athlete. And yes, we'll give gamers the title of athlete. These Therabody goggles will massage away any screen fatigue or headache.
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Best Racing Gamer Gift
LEGO 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Now 20% Off
This is not straight from a video game, but if they play any racing sims, it'll be a hit. You know why? I play racing sims, and games with car customization. In every single game I load up, I go online and figure out how to build Brian O'Connor's (Paul Walker) Nissan Skyline GT-R from 2 Fast 2 Furious. Now, I can build it and place it next to my monitor.
best gaming mouse
Logitech G Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
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Another great retro gift
My Arcade Retro Arcade Handheld Gaming System
If introducing a full-sized arcade cabinet into a gamer's home is too much, go for a handheld version. This one comes pre-loaded with 200 games.
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For racing gamers
Logitech G920 Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals for Xbox
Any gamer who's seriously into sim racing will want to have two hands on this ultra-responsive steering wheel as they whip through corners in Forza. Or Hot Wheels Unleashed.
Best Gaming Nostalgia Gift
Lego Super Mario NES
Now 21% Off
This Lego set makes a bit more sense. Any gamer—even if they are not of a certain age—will have some nostalgia for this.
For The Refined Gamer
Philips Hue RGB Light Tube
Now 13% Off
Or, spring for this horizontal version of the Philips Hue, which is great for under a mounted TV or behind a gaming set up.
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For the COD Lover
Power Up Factory Ghost Controller Holder
The most beloved Call of Duty character makes a great controller companion.
Best Controller Gift
Scuf Reflex Ps5
Now 20% Off
Can't wait for the PS5 elite controller coming out next year? Don't worry, Scuff has one of the highest, most customizable controllers on the market. We have a feeling they will love it more than you—maybe.
A classic gift for gamers
Nintendo NES Classic Edition Entertainment System
Nintendo threw it back to the '80s by re-re-releasing the NES system. Not only will it make gamers nostalgic as hell, but it comes with Super Mario Bros. and Final Fantasy. New sets are rare, but you can still dig up that retro mystique.
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Best Book for Gamers
VIZ Media LLC Ask Iwata: Words of Wisdom from Satoru Iwata, Nintendo's Legendary CEO
Now 33% Off
With gaming's decades-long explosion, the business has objectively become pretty sinister, but Nintendo almost always falls on the right side of history. A lot of that is down to the influence of Satoru Iwata, one of gaming's most beloved minds. The gamer in your life could use the inspiration... And they sure as hell could benefit from reading a book for once.
Esquire's Game of The Year
Alan Wake 2
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Game of the year! Game of the year! And it's absolutely insane.
Best Projector for Gamers
Samsung The Freestyle 2nd Gen
Samsung's 2nd Gen Freestyle projector comes with one big upgrade: Samsung Gaming Hub. This little thing can stream games via Steam or Xbox Game Pass. That means it can essentially function as a packable console.
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For the New to PC Gamer
HP Victus Gaming Laptop
Now 36% Off
My nephew wants to make the jump from console to PC gaming. I told him to start with this HP Victus laptop. For most gamers—meaning anyone who isn't planning on needing a pro-level PC—this is all you need. Plus, the pre-made configurations and small size make it a perfect starter PC.
Best Sounding Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wired Hi-Fi Headphones
In the world of gaming headsets, there's no model that sounds better and is more reliable than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. These things sound like music headphones, and the wired connection means they'll perform for a lifetime. It's a great gift most gamers want, but would never splurge on for themselves.
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