December 18, 2017
By: Leala Ulrich, Community Manager
The holiday season is in full swing and the time to shop for those last minute gifts is drawing to a close. If you are in the market for gift suggestions for a gamer friend, family member or coworker in your life, you are in the right place. I've got some awesome ideas for presents to get the gamer who already has it all.
Unique & Custom Gifts
In my opinion, making or purchasing a customized gift is always ideal. Even if you aren't crafty, Etsy is full of awesome and affordable goodies that gamers will love, like enamel pins, patches, 3D printed props, and art. If you already know their favorite game or character, just drop it in the search bar, sort by your budget and you'll be surprised by all of the amazing choices. And it's always nice to support independent artists when shopping online. Below are some awesome finds for PC gaming fans.
- For the PUBG fan, a miniature 3D-printed level 3 helmet and PUBG pan charm: $11.95
- For your PUBG duos partner, an enamel pin starring a kitty in full PUBG pan armor: $10.00
- For the Overwatch support main, the "I'm with You" shirt from UnicornEmpirePrints: $20.00
- For the Overwatch fan, an Overwatch color-changing lantern: $35.00
- For the LoL player, a League of Legends mug with art of their favorite character: $13.00
Subscription Gifts
For the gift that keeps on giving, a subscription service is a great choice for gamers. Subscription services have so many options these days you can get nearly anything including toys, games, clothes, and more. If you are thinking of giving a subscription gift, here are some great options.
- For PC gamers, a gifted subscription to Humble Monthly includes new games delivered digitally each month: $12/month
- For all gamers, the Loot Gaming box from Loot Crate includes collectibles from games of all types: $38.95/month
- For fashionable gamers, the Loot Socks subscription includes 2 pairs of fun and nerdy socks a month: $9.99/month
- For WoW players, a 90-day subscription gift to World of Warcraft is a good choice: $41.97
PC Accessory Gifts
The PC gamer in your life may already have an awesome rig, but that doesn't mean there aren't fun gift options to make it even better. Computer accessories are both fun and functional and always make great gifts for gamers.
- For PC gamers, an extra large mouse mat like this one from Azio is a useful addition: $19.99
- For PC or TV fans, an LED backlight kit for large monitors can add some serious style: $11.99
- For Overwatch players, a custom D.Va metal keycap for a mechanical keyboard is awesome: $26.99
- For classic gamers, these classic game style USB controllers from ThinkGeek are a winner: $14.99
Digital Gifts
If you are short on time, a digital gift for gamers is a good bet. Everyone loves a bit of Steam cash or a gift card for their favorite online game. And you can often buy these online for email delivery or digital download so you don't even have to go to the store. If you've been wanting a friend to join you in your favorite game, now is a great time to purchase it for them so that you can play together.
- For WoW pet collectors, a code for any of the premium in-game pets is sure to be welcome: $10.00
- For LoL players, Riot points can be purchased digitally from Amazon: $10.00
- For Overwatch players, you can gift loot boxes from the Blizzard website: $9.99
- For Steam gamers, you can purchase a copy of your favorite game and gift it directly to your friend's Steam account
GLHF
I hope these suggestions help your shopping adventures for the gamers on your holiday gift list. If you know someone's favorite game, you are already halfway to finding a great gift they are sure to love (and doesn't break the bank). Just be creative, and always remember that while gifts are great, it's the thought that really counts. Happy holidays!