35 Gift Ideas for Gamers
Updated on November 25th, 2020
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There are loads of people that love video games, both adults and kids. If you know some, then you pay wonder what you can buy them as a gift, especially if you do not share their hobby. We have put together a list of items that we think any gamer would enjoy and hope that it will be helpful to you. Hopefully there will be items in the list which will inspire you and that you will decide to buy. It should make the task of shopping a lot easier for you as hopefully you will find some ideas and be able to order them without even having to take a trip to the store.
35 Gifts for People Who Love Video Games
This is a short sleeved t-shirt in a sport gray color. It says on it in black ‘I paused my game to be here’ and comes in child sizes small, medium and large as well as adult sizes small – 3XL. They are made from a midweight cloth so are not overly heavy but also not see through either. It is made from 90% pre shrunk cotton and 10% polyester and is soft and smooth.
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This is a headphone stand with a USB charging in it. There are three USN charger sockers as well as two outputs. It is mainly black and one design has orange details and the other is plain black. It easily charges up a device without you having to plug them in to the wall. The stand also provides a handy place to safely rest headphones when they are not in use.
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This is a set of four pairs of socks all with a video game theme. They are all different one with space invaders, one with a tetris type pattern and the others with games console handsets on them. They are comfortable and wash well and are one size which will fit most adults as well as older children as well. They are suitable for men, women or kids and come packed in a box.
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This is a stainless steel tumbler for coffee or cold drinks. It is 30oz in size and says ‘gamer mode on’ on the front with a green on switch pictured. The cup is black with white writing and stars on it. It has a lid which means that the drink will not easily spill. It will even fit in a standard sized car cup holder. A great gift for any gamer.
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This is a light by Paladone which has the Playstation icons on it. IT is a nightlight which has a soft glow and you can choose to phase the light as well as have a standard lighting effect. It also reacts to sound when in color change mode. It measures 4 x 12 inches and so can easily fit on a desk or bedside table. It can be powered by USB or battery and has a USB cable included.
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This is a heat changing mug by Paladone. It is mainly white but has a design which looks like a Game Boy and when a hot drink is put into the mug, a display appears on the screen. It is 10oz in size and comes in a decorative box which means that it is all ready to give away as a great gift. Practical and useful as well as a lot of fun to use.
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This is an Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop. It is 9th gen Intel Core i5-9300H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with a 15.6 inch full HD IPS display. It has a backlit keyboard with Alexa built in too. It comes with Windows 10 home and so can be used for other things as well as games. It is portable too which means that you can play the games anywhere you wish.
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This is a gaming desk in black. It has an R shaped frame and has a modern design with a cup holder. Headphone hook and mouse pad. It is durable and sturdy and four levelling feet (one on each leg) so you can position it precisely. It is large with lots of room for monitors, keyboard, mouse etc and there are two cable management holes to keep things neat and tidy.
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This is a set of four drinks coasters which have Playstation shapes on them. Each coater is black with one of the four button designs from Playstation console handsets on them. They are circular and they measure 6.3 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches in size. They are metal but have a cork back so they will keep your surfaces well protected both from heat and cold as well as from scratches.
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This is a gaming chair which has a high back, is adjustable and swivels and very ergonomic in design. It comes in a bug selection of colors and is made from high density foam with a steel frame and a PU leather skin which is all wear resistant and sturdy. It has a gas lift, rubber casters which roll quietly and arms which can be adjusted in height for comfort.
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This is an extra large mouse pad. It is 31.5 x 11.8 inches in size and has a non slip rubber base. It has a glowing LED effect around the edge and you can choose form a selection of different static and dynamic light modes. It fits under all keyboards and mice with room to spare. There is a choice of plain black or a blue or red shield design. It is plug and play.
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This is a throw type blanket for use on a bed or sofa with a retro game design. It has a black background and a Nintendo controller design on it in white, red and gray. It is made from polyester so is soft and comfortable and measure 48 x 60 inches. It is an official product made by Bioworld and males a great gift for any retro gamer. It is collectible and there is limited availability.
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This is a gaming bundle which includes a keyboard, mouse, mouse pad and headset which comes together in one gift box. It is suitable for PC gaming as well as day to day computing. They have RGB lights for a better experience on the keyboard and mouse which can rotate colors or have a fixed color. The headset has stereo sound with deep bass and crisp highs and soft earpads with a foldable microphone.
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This is a coloring book for gamers. It has lot of funny quotes in it within the pictures that need to be colored of the problems that they may come across while gaming. There are 20 mandala designs in the book which each have a problem gamers will come across on them. Each mandala is the same so you can practice different colors or techniques on it but the problem is different on each one. It is a small book so easy to carry around with you.
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This is a long sleeved pullover hoodie which comes in black, navy or dark heather. On the front is a heartbeat design with a game console controller on it. It is made from cotton and polyester so it is soft and comfortable to wear and will not stretch in the wash. It is suitable for machine washing at a cool temperature and can go in a drier on a low heat. It comes in sizes small – 2XL.
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This is a white mug which says on it in black ‘I promise to love you even when we’re old and you still play video games’ and has some hearts and a console handset on it. It comes in either 11 or 15oz size and the design is printed on both sides using full color sublimation which will last a long time without fading. The mug is microwave and dishwasher safe.
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This is a Paladone Nintendo Super Mario Bros themed lamp. It has a shade which has a scene from the game on it and the stand looks like wire attached to a base which looks like a controller. It is officially licensed merchandise and is a great fun item which can be used as a nightlight, a bedside lamp or a desk lamp. It is power by USB and the cable is included. It comes In a box so is easy to wrap.
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This is a Monopoly gamer edition. It is an adapted monopoly game and the playing pieces are from Nintendo games and the properties are places in the game. The playing pieces are Bowser, Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi and Donkey Kong and they are full color figures and each come with a sticker and a character card. Also includes a translucent blue and white power up die as well as a normal number die.
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This is a pop socket which is black and in white it says on it ‘eat sleep game repeat’ and a red console pictured on it. A pop socket is something which can be stuck to the back of a cell phone and used to make it easier to grip it. It can be popped out when needed to be used a stand if you are watching a film or making a video call. The adhesive allows it to be removed or moved if required.
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This is a handheld game console. It has 500 classic games on it and has a 4 inch screen. It comes in black, blue or white and is very portable so great for using when away from the home. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack and a volume control. It has retro games on it which you can play alone or with other people. Has a rechargeable battery. It can be connected to the TV too.
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This is a pair of curtains with a gaming theme. They are black with a blue and red design on them. The drapes come in a selection of different sizes so you can find the ones that fit the window that you have in mind. They can be washed in a machine and tumble dried on a low temperature and ironed which means that can be kept looking clean and tidy easily.
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This is a Dualshock 4 wireless controller for PlayStation 4. It is jet black in color and was pre owned but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon qualified suppliers. The feel of the sticks and buttons have been enhanced to improve performance and it is easy to charge up as well. There is a share button which makes it easy to upload your gameplay videos and screenshots.
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This is a fun clock made of a vinyl record. The design has been cut out and it shows a selection of game characters. The bottom part is games controller. The clock is black with white hands on it and a red second hand. It is 11.81 x 0.79 inches and has a quartz movement. It just needs one battery and then it will work and will look great on a wall especially a pale colored one.
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This is a special pair of glasses that will block the blue light from a computer. This will reduce the damaging impact of the blue light that the screen produces. There are different styles and colors of glasses that you can choose form so you can pick one that you really like. They have dustproof lenses and are made from strong material so they are durable. They will reduce eyestrain and enhance sleep.
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This is a light which is in the shape of the words ‘Game Over’ and the word game is white and the word over changes color. It can react to music in how quickly it changes color but there is also a static mode as well. It is 12 inches wide and has a vintage gaming look to it. Will work well as a bedside lamp, nightlight or desk light.
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This is a cute little baby bodysuit. It has short sleeves and no legs and fastens underneath with poppers. On it, it says ‘player 3 has entered the game’. The vest comes in a selection of colors – sports gray, black, light blue, pink and white and it comes in sizes suitable for newborns and babies aged 6 months and 12 months. It is made form 100% cotton and so is soft and stretchy and comfortable to wear.
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This is a very comfortable, plush cushion which is in the shape of a game controller. It is bright blur with white and green buttons on it. It is lovely and soft and measures 18.5 x 12.5 x 5 inches in size. The cover is made from a soft microfiber and it is filled with 100% polyester. Would look great on a bed or sofa or on a gaming chair.
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This is a gaming bed set which is soft and comfortable. It is mainly black with a blue picture of a games controller. It comes in different sizes so you can choose twin, full, queen or king size. The duvet cover comes with two pillow cases but comforter and inserts are not included. It is easy to wash and the dyeing process used means that the warm rich colors will not fade.
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This is a Super Mario Bro Encyclopedia which is an official guide to the first 30 years of the game. It has information about all seventeen games. It has information about all the characters and levels includes and interview with Takashi Tezuka and tips to help you find everything. It even discusses glitches with information on enemies, items and obstacles as well as worlds. A must purchase to give to any fan of these games.
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This is a video gamer cap. It says on it ‘I paused my game to be here’. It is available in gray/black or gray. It has a snap closure which can be used to alter the size of the cap so that it can fit most sizes of head. The words are embroidered on to the front of the cap which has a poly mesh back to keep the head nice and cool when wearing it.
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This is a fun video games poster. It is called ‘The Evolution of the Video Game Controller’ and it has pictures and names of the different controllers that were used. It is 12 x 16 inches in size and posted in a reinforced envelope to make sure that it stays flat. Then when you get it, you can decide whether to have it framed or to just leave it as it is and hang it as a poster.
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This is a Logitech G230 stereo gaming headset. It has a mic and cloth ear cups. It has a noise cancelling mic which can sold and inline controls so it can be quickly adjusted. It is a pre owned product which has been inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon qualified suppliers. It is mainly black with some red details in places and has a 2.3 meter cable which is extra long.
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This is a gaming themed throw blanket which is black with red and blue print. It is 50 x 60 inches and so can be used on a bed or sofa but there are smaller sizes available too. It is made from 100% microfiber polyester and so is soft and cozy and resistant to shrinking or wrinkling. It can be machine washed on a low temperature and tumble dried so it is easy to keep clean.
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This is a piece of wall art which shows a games controller. The background is a page form a book and the controller has been printed on top. It is 8 x 10 inches and is unframed so you will be able to choose a frame which you think will really suit the person, room or piece of artwork. An unusual piece which would look good hung above a games computer.
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This is a set of wall decals or stickers with a gaming theme. There is one that says gamer, a person playing a game, the word ‘loading…’ and four controllers. There are eight separate stickers in total which are all black. They will stick on most smooth clean surfaces such as walls, windows, mirrors, tiles, wood and stainless steel and they can be easily removed as well without leaving any residue behind.
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