The 2026 holiday gift guide for gamers on PC, console, Switch, and the tabletop. These are upgrades players actually want: a fast QHD monitor, AR display glasses, a gaming router, precision mice, controllers and thumbstick grips, Switch cases and acc...
A 1440p IPS panel at 240Hz with 1ms response, G-Sync and FreeSync, and a fully adjustable stand. The kind of upgrade a PC gamer notices in the very first match.
LG UltraGear 27-Inch QHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor
Plug these into a Switch, Steam Deck, PS5, or phone and get a huge virtual 201-inch 120Hz screen anywhere. A wow gift for travel, road trips, and gaming in bed.
RayNeo Air 3s AR Display Glasses
A Wi-Fi 6 router with dual 2.5G ports, VPN support, and the flexibility of OpenWrt. Lower lag and steadier connections for the household gamer and everyone else.
GL.iNet Flint 2 Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router
A wireless gaming mouse with an 18K sensor, nine programmable controls, and up to 285 hours of battery. Precise, comfortable, and no cable drag.
Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed Wireless Mouse
Drift-resistant TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers, four back paddles, and a charging dock. Works with Switch, Switch 2, PC, Android, and iOS.
leadjoy Xeno Plus Wireless Controller with Dock
A playable mini Atari 2600 with a 3.5-inch screen and ten classic games, including Pac-Man and Breakout. A fun nostalgia gift for older gamers and a cool desk toy.
Tiny Arcade Atari 2600 Mini Console
A headset stand with three USB ports and two outlets built into the base. Cleans up the desk and charges controllers, phones, and the headset in one spot.
cozoo Headphone Stand with USB and AC Charger
An ultra-slim 1080p 144Hz screen with a kickstand that turns a laptop, Switch, or console into a portable gaming setup. Also great as a second screen for work.
ARZOPA 16.1-Inch 144Hz Portable Monitor
A water-resistant case with customizable storage for an Xbox Series S or One, controllers, cables, and a headset. Makes taking the console to a friend's house or on a trip easy.
USA Gear Xbox Console Travel Case
A gift-boxed hard case with screen padding and slots for game cards and accessories. One of the most popular Switch gifts for good reason.
Orzly Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch and OLED
Snap a Joy-Con inside and Mario Kart turns into a two-player steering wheel showdown. An inexpensive gift that gets the whole family playing.
Orzly Joy-Con Steering Wheels, 2-Pack
Small rings that add tension to a controller's thumbsticks for steadier aim. A cheap, popular stocking stuffer for shooter fans on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch Pro.
KontrolFreek Precision Rings
Snap-on performance thumbsticks with one high-rise and one mid-rise cap for more control and grip. A classic gamer stocking stuffer.
KontrolFreek FPS Freek Galaxy Thumbsticks PS4/PS5
A compact tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with a metal frame and red switches for under $40. The best budget entry point into mechanical keyboards.
Redragon K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Eight fans and six height settings keep a gaming laptop cooler and more comfortable to use. Helps prevent thermal throttling during long sessions.
ICE COOREL 8-Fan Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad
A fun cat-themed polyhedral dice set for D&D and other tabletop RPGs. An easy, under-$20 gift for the tabletop gamers and dice collectors on the list.
1985 Games Orange Cat Polyhedral Dice Set
An affordable full-size controller with Hall effect sticks and triggers that resist drift, plus turbo and wake-up. A comfortable step up from Joy-Cons.
Diswoe Wireless Pro Controller for Switch
Fast U3, A2-rated microSD cards that add room for more downloaded games on a Switch or Steam Deck. A practical stocking stuffer every handheld gamer can use.
DIGIERA 128GB microSDXC Card, 2-Pack
A long USB 3.0 link cable that connects a Meta Quest 3, 3S, or 2 to a gaming PC for PCVR and SteamVR. Unlocks a whole library of PC VR games.
Syntech 16-Foot Link Cable for Meta Quest
A 59-gram ergonomic wired mouse with an 8K DPI sensor and IP56 dust and water resistance, for under $25. A great budget pick for younger or newer PC gamers.