Do you have a boyfriend who loves gaming? Are you having trouble picking a gift that he'll love? This list includes 10 gifts that gamers will love — that are better than just going and grabbing the newest version of a game for $60 at GameStop!
1. Nerd Block Subscription Box (Arcade Block)
Nerd Block has several types of subscription boxes. The Arcade Block contains between four and six video game collectibles and an exclusive Arcade Block shirt. They are $19.99 per month, but you can get a better deal by purchasing a three-month, six-month or year-long subscription. Click the picture below to read a review of the Dec. 2015 box from My Subscription Addiction.
2. GameFly Gift Certificate
GameFly offers certificates for a three-month, six-month or year long membership. You can choose to email or print the certificate. GameFly is a video game rental service, which you can also buy from. Think of it as Netflix for video games!
3. Video Game Monthly Subscription
Video Games Monthly delivers games for retro gaming systems each month. The subscription automatically renews every month but you can cancel at any time. VGM sends out games for the following consoles from the 1908's-2000's: Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Genesis, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color and Sega Game Gear. The video above is of a subscriber opening his box from Oct. 2015 (and explaining how this works in more detail).
4. Gaming Headset
You can read the Best Reviews list of the five best headsets here. There are endless gaming headsets to choose from in various styles and price ranges. However, you'll want to make sure the headset you pick will be compatible with whatever console your boyfriend uses. For example, if he only uses one console, you may want to buy a headset from that company; if he uses multiple consoles, you may want to browse third-party headsets.
5. Gaming Mouse + Keyboard
If your boyfriend is a PC gamer, these are good options for him! As with headsets, there are thousands of options for gaming mice and keyboards. Click here to learn about the best gaming mice and click here to read about the top keyboards.
6. X Rocker Gaming Chair
X Rocker Gaming chairs are state-of-the-art ergonomically designed chairs that will bring whoever is sitting in it into the video game with amazing sound technology. There are a wide variety of chairs in several colors and some have movable arms. X Rocker provides a retailer list on their website.
7. Steam Gift Card + Steam Link
Steam, the "ultimate online game platform," provides instant access to over 3,500 games with many more available to purchase. Steam gift cards can be used to buy games from Steam and are sold in stores and online. The Steam Link is a device that allows a bridge between computers and compatible televisions, giving its user more gaming freedom.
8. Controller + Console Skins
If you want to create a skin for controllers or consoles, Skinit has a variety of gaming console and controller skins available for personalization. Dbrand sells carbon fiber skins as well as metallic, wood, leather or solid color styled skins for Xbox and PlayStation. Pictured below is a Dbrand mahogany wood skin on a PS4 console and controller.
9. Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus Memberships or Gift Cards
Both Xbox and PlayStation offer cards that can be used to buy a membership to Xbox Live or PlayStation Plus, respectively. These memberships are used for online multiplayer gaming while gift cards can be used to buy games or add-ons for games.
10. Logitech Harmony
The Logitech Harmony l is a universal remote that can control consoles such as Wii, Xbox and Playstation as well as the TV. It also has an app for both iPhone and Android that can be used in place of the physical remote. The Harmony Hub allows devices that may be in shut cabinets to be controlled with the remote as well... So your boyfriend can sit back, relax and control everything from a single remote.
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