Gifts for Gamers: 30 Ideas for Console and PC Players

Gamers are hard to buy games for (they've usually got them), but accessories and merch always land.

Check which console or platform they use first.

Setup upgrades

  • Gaming headset
  • Mouse mat XL
  • LED strip lights
  • Controller charging stand
  • Gaming chair cushion
  • Headphone stand

Subscriptions and vouchers

  • Console subscription
  • Digital store gift card
  • Game pass. Ideas: Digital gifts

Merch

  • Official game merch
  • Pin badges
  • A poster or print
  • Character figures
  • Pokémon. View guide

Retro and tabletop

  • A retro mini console
  • Board games for gamers
  • Dungeons & Dragons starter set

Key things to remember

Frequently asked questions

What do you buy a gamer who has everything?

A headset upgrade, LED lights, merch from their favourite game or a store gift card.

What's a cheap gift for a gamer?

Pin badges, a mouse mat, a controller stand or a digital gift card.

What is a good example of gifts for gamers?

"Controller charging stand" is one of 17 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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