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GAMER GIFTS: TEN GIFTS FOR THE GAMER IN YOUR LIFE
Let's show the gamers in our lives some love this year.
Here are 11 luxury tech gifts the gamer in your life is guaranteed to adore.
For those who are less into gaming than the average person, it can seem impossible to come up with a good gift idea for the gamer in your life (which, let’s be honest, we all have). The whole gaming genre can be tricky to decipher, and with a history that runs wide and deep the routes one could go down for gifting are in fact endless. Discover our chosen selection of 11 tech gifts for the gamer in your life, that even the pickiest gamer is guaranteed to fall in love with.
1. Philipps RGB Hue LED Light Lamp
Known fact: Gamers generally love LED lights – and this option from Philipps makes us totally see why!
LED lights are a fantastic way to add a cozy and unique atmosphere to any gaming setup. However, a common downfall of them is that the average LED strips are well… ugly. Philipps have changed the game with these LED Light Lamps which provide a stylish alternative to the usual LED strips.
These lamps can be used to achieve all three types of desired lightings: task, ambient and accent. With a range of colours and combinations to choose from, these will elevate any gamers setup to the next level.
2. Gold Nintendo Switch Hyrule Edition
Simply obsessed. This special edition Nintendo Switch “Hyrule” Edition is a guaranteed hit for any gamer.
The stunning gold colour-way is truly exceptional, and if they don’t already have a Nintendo Switch this will be a unique and useful add on their gaming collection.
If they already have a Nintendo Switch, you could also consider getting them a special case for it. Lux Skins produces some great options for Nintendo Switch skins, that give you that extra personalised touch. Shop them here.
3. A Framed Nintendo Game Boy, Disassembled
For the artsy, tech loving gamer, there isn’t a better gift you could go for!
The talented Grid Frame Studio have mastered gamer targeted art with their custom frames, featuring disassembled Game Boy’s in various colours. Tech loving gamers are guaranteed to love the retro vibe of this gift, as well as being able to gaze into the mechanics behind this iconic retro console.
Shop Grid Frame Studio Game Boy Frames starting from £160
4. Herman Miller High Tech Gaming Chair
For any seasoned gamer, their chair is their comfort place. However, if the chair in question is uncomfortable, it can also be their downfall.
Herman Miller has been changing the game for gamers by developing beautifully designed chairs that support the body and keep you truly comfy for hours on end. Experts within their field, Herman Miller has a variety of gaming chairs available, each serving a unique set of benefits for gamers.
Their body will thank you!
Shop Herman Miller Gaming Chairs starting from £774
5. Minato Retro Arcade Cabinet
Every gamer is guaranteed to have a soft spot for retro games. The Minato arcade cabinet by Maison Roshi provides all of the retro gaming thrills you could want, with the added benefit of the arcade being designed in an eye-catching, unique compact size, perfect for their game room, bedroom – or just about any space really.
The Minato comes with over 1000 games, including classics like Super Mario World, Space Invaders, countless Street Fighter games and more. Customise the Minato arcade to your hearts desires with frame colour, bespoke prints and joysticks of choice, and turn it into the ultimate thoughtful tech gift. If you want to go the extra mile, consider checking out the Sensei V3 arcade by Maison Roshi, which boasts the added benefit of both retro games, and compatibility with new generation consoles.
6. Custom Xbox Controller
On the topic of game consoles, if the gamer in question is an Xbox fan, why not go for a customised controller?
The Xbox design lab allows you to customise their controller with everything from colour, to pattern, to bespoke added elements such as their initials. Moreover, this a fantastic option for those wanting something bespoke, yet who are unsure about the best final design choices to go for, as the gamer in question can receive the gift online, and go to “approve” and edit the design of it as they wish before production.
For any Xbox fan, this gift is the way to go – with the bonus of it being on the affordable side!
7. Oakywood Headphone Stand and Wireless Charger
Does their gaming setup or gaming table always just look a little bit messy? Or are they a neat freak who maintain a good old tidy, clean cut aesthetic to their space? This gift option is the perfect solution in both of these cases!
Oakywood has crafted this headphone stand and wireless charger, to perfectly complement and elevate any gaming setup. The stand comes in a polished black steel and oak wood design, that will help them wave goodbye to unwanted cables and misplaced headphones. Help them out in keeping their space tidy, or add another thoughtful touch to their clean-cut aesthetic – this is truly the ideal tech gift in both scenarios!
Shop Oak Headphone Stand from £72
8. Bottega Veneta Silicone Phone Case
For the fashion loving gamer, this Bottega phone case is a top pick of ours, that may not have crossed your mind before. All gamers know Mario, and all Mario players know the iconic green pipes seen in Mario. This phone case features a pattern with a, hear us out, uncanny resemblance to the iconic Mario terrain elements.
We can guarantee that any gamer who’s also into fashion will appreciate that! Bonus points for the case of course also featuring Bottega’s classic cross hatched design, which any fashion conscious gamer will love.
9. META x Ray-Ban Blue Light Glasses
Got a case of a gamer who seems to always be doing 3 things at once? Appreciate your multi-tasking hero with the Meta 3 Glasses, which will allow them to take this to a whole new level.
Not only do these beautifully designed innovative glasses offer blue light protection for their eyes for those long hours of staring at their screen, but they’ll allow them to access a variety of their favourite Apple apps and amenities in the blink of an eye. These glasses are like something out “Ready Player One”, and there’s no doubt they’ll be hooked to using them from day one.
9. Devialet Dione Opéra de Paris Sound Bar
If you’ve been following trends in the home audio sound system market over the past few years, you’ll be no stranger to the wonderful creations of the French brand Devialet, leading the way.
Devialet combines intricate, sleek design with the best, innovative audio systems, the product of this being a diverse range of speakers for the stylish home. Audio effects and soundtracks are all a central part of the gaming experience, and help gamers really dive into the respective worlds of different games. Devialet’s sound bar is crafted for a 360 audio experience, that would put any avid gamer into a trance. These luxury sound bars come in various different colours, but a personal favourite is the one complete in gold details, which would give their gaming setup a truly elevated feel.
10. Vesaro Racing Simulator
If you’re looking to really spoil them, you can never go wrong with a racing simulator (given their gaming room has the space for it!). Anybody who’s ever watched an F1 race at some point thinks “I wonder if I would be any good at that”, and with Vesaro’s simulators, this can be put to the test.
If your gamer is looking to expand their gaming palette, and dive into the world of racing simulators, a Vesaro machine is a fantastic option, with it’s contemporary and chic deign, true to reality feel and look and truly impressive technological finishes including a premium sound system, virtual reality settings and more.
11. Oura Health Ring
It’s a common misconception that gaming and poor health go hand in hand. If you asked your grandparents to describe a gamer, they would likely describe someone who sits at their desk all day, eats takout and rarely sees the daylight. This may be the case for some (and let’s be honest, we all have those days), but for many gamers their health is just as important as it is to anyone else.
Help them maintain the balance of their love for gaming and love for their body with an OURA ring, designed to map everything from activity levels to heart rate and sleep. The OURA ring is not only useful, but also makes for a stylish accessory, which they’ll get to admire as they game away.
