Shopping for the best gifts for gamers is no easy feat. As an avid gamer myself, I know that we're simultaneously super easy and really, really hard to shop for.
The easy part is narrowing down the category, because hey, we all love getting more gaming-related goodies. The hard part? Knowing what's actually good, fun, and worth the money. Figuring out what will make the gamer in your life smile is not as easy as picking something at random and hoping they will find some use for it.
If you usually see them sitting at the desk in front of a PC, then I can promise you that they could use a good mouse. The Logitech G502 Hero is a solid pick both for fast-paced esports titles and for immersive RPGs, and it's currently on sale for just $39.
A mechanical keyboard can be a huge boost to your gaming experience, too. This one is a favorite of mine: The Corsair K70 RGB Pro, currently just $129 at Amazon.
Feel like getting your gamer hours of entertainment? Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a hit among gamers of most platforms, so pick it up and let them step into the shoes of one of the greatest adventure heroes of all time.
Console gamers will always appreciate an Xbox or PlayStation gift card, but you could also score a wireless controller to give them more freedom during long sessions.
Whether that special gamer in your life is usually found using one of the best laptops or they're more into mobile or console gaming, you can bet that you'll make them happy with one of the best gifts for gamers found below.
Best gifts for gamers — Quick links
- Logitech G502 HERO: was $69 now $39 at Amazon
- HyperX Cloud III Wireless Headset: was $149 now $118 at Amazon
- Corsair K70 RGB PRO: was $169 now $129 at Amazon
- Sceptre 27-inch Curved Gaming Monitor: was $179 now $169 at Amazon
- $50 Xbox Gift Card: $50 at Amazon
- $50 PlayStation Store Gift Card: $50 at Amazon
- Meta Quest All-in-One Headset with Batman: Arkham Shadow: $299 at Amazon
- Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con: was $316 now $299 at Amazon
- Sony PlayStation®5 console (slim): $499 at Amazon
- Microsoft Xbox Series X 1TB console: $619 at Amazon
- PowerA Enhanced Nintendo Switch Controller: was $59 now $41 at Amazon
- Microsoft Xbox Wireless Gaming Controller: $72 at Amazon
- Sony PlayStation DualSense® Wireless Controller: $73 at Amazon
- DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO (PS5): was $69 now $45 at Amazon
- Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (PS5): $69 at Amazon
- Dell G16 (7630): $1,469 at Amazon
