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Gifts for Gamers: 16 Ideas They'll Actually Use
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items Shopping for someone who games is tricky: they probably already own the console and the games they want. These are the upgrades and accessories that tend to go over well because people rarely buy them for themselves. The list is split into desk and s...
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Desk & Setup Upgrades
PC Gear & Long-Session Comfort
Controllers & Console Add-Ons
Desk & Setup Upgrades
Two light bars that stand behind or beside a monitor and wash the wall in color. The app lets them follow music or match a scene, and they make a plain desk look like a proper setup in photos and on stream. Needs Wi-Fi and the Govee app to get the mo...
Govee RGBIC Gaming Light Bars H6047 Wi-Fi
For anyone who games late with the room lights off. It clips on top of the monitor and lights the desk and keyboard without shining on the screen, so there is no glare. Powered by USB, with adjustable brightness and warmth. Does not fit well on some ...
BenQ ScreenBar LED Monitor Light Bar - Eye-Care
A desk-sized cloth pad that fits both the keyboard and the mouse, so the mouse never runs off the edge mid-game. The rubber base keeps it from sliding. A safe gift because almost every PC player can use a bigger, fresher pad, and it is easy to wash.
SteelSeries QcK XXL Gaming Mouse Pad - Black
Gaming headsets usually end up tangled on the desk or hanging off a monitor corner. This simple aluminum stand gives the headset a home and frees up space. Small, inexpensive and works with pretty much any over-ear headset. Pairs well with the HyperX...
New Bee Headphone Stand Earphone Holder
The splurge pick, best for someone who streams or records gameplay. Fifteen customizable LCD keys that switch scenes, mute the mic, launch apps or trigger shortcuts with one press. It is also handy for non-gaming work, but if they never stream, a che...
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2, 15 Macro Keys
Gaming setups collect a mess of cables: PC, monitor, lights, chargers. This tray screws under the desk and holds the power strip and extra cable length off the floor, which also makes vacuuming easier. Not glamorous, but people who get one tend to wo...
VIVO 17in Under Desk Cable Management Tray
PC Gear & Long-Session Comfort
One of the most popular gaming mice around for years, and for good reason. Programmable buttons, adjustable weights and a precise sensor, at a price that works as a gift. It is a larger mouse with a thumb rest, so it suits medium to large hands bette...
Logitech G502 Hero Wired Gaming Mouse - Black
A long-running favorite wired headset known for comfort over long sessions, thanks to memory foam pads and a sturdy aluminum frame. The mic detaches when they just want to listen. Works with PC and consoles through the 3.5mm jack; the 7.1 virtual sur...
HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround
If their teammates keep saying they sound muffled, a desk mic is a big step up from most headset mics. This plug-and-play USB condenser mic needs no drivers and has a volume knob on the front. Works for Discord, streaming and video calls. It picks up...
FIFINE K669B USB Condenser Microphone
Many gaming chairs come with a flat or flimsy back pillow. This memory foam cushion straps onto almost any chair and fills the gap at the lower back, which makes long sessions feel more supported. The cover comes off for washing. A practical gift tha...
Everlasting Comfort Original Lumbar Support Pillow
A budget-friendly way into mechanical keyboards. Compact tenkeyless layout (no number pad), which leaves more room for mouse movement, a metal top plate and backlit keys. Red switches are smooth and quieter than clicky blue ones, so it is easier on r...
Redragon K552 Mechanical LED Keyboard Red
Controllers & Console Add-Ons
For PS5 owners. Two DualSense controllers click onto this dock and charge without a cable, so the second controller is always ready when a friend comes over. It frees up the console's USB ports and keeps the controllers off the floor. Official Sony a...
Playstation DualSense Charging Station
Xbox controllers still run on AA batteries out of the box, and they always die at the worst moment. Two rechargeable packs swap in for the AAs, and the long cable lets them play while charging from the couch. For Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One controll...
2 Pack Rechargeable Battery for Xbox Series X|S & One with 10FT USB C Cable
A hard-shell case for taking the Switch on trips or to a friend's place, with padding over the screen and slots for game cards. Important: this one fits the original Switch and Switch OLED, not the larger Switch 2. Orzly makes a separate Switch 2 ver...
Orzly Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch
Digital games fill up the Switch's built-in storage fast, and running out of space means deleting games to make room. A 256GB card is an easy, useful stocking stuffer. Fits the original Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED. The Switch 2 needs a differ...
SanDisk 256GB MicroSDXC Nintendo Switch Card
For PC players who like a controller for racing, platformers or couch-style games on a laptop. Hall effect sticks and triggers are designed to avoid the stick drift that wears out many controllers, and it connects wirelessly with a small dongle. Note...
8Bitdo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller Green