Buying for the gamer in your life is harder than playing Tetris blindfolded. Make one false step and they might disown you for life. Gaming is serious business, after all. So if you’re a civilian who can’t tell a Grand Theft Auto from an Angry Birds, we’ve got you covered.
Below are presents to please every manner of gamer, from Nintendo fanboys to PC diehards and every clique in between.
1) Curved gaming monitor
A must-have for super immersive gaming.
Price on Amazon: $269 (regularly $299)
2) Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Explorer’s Edition
The latest (and perhaps greatest?) Zelda comes packed with a handy explorer’s guide that helps you dive deep into all of Hyrule’s endless lore.
Price on Amazon: $59.99
3) Xbox One S 500G Minecraft bundle
The recently discontinued Minecraft bundle isn’t sticking around for long, but it’s one of the cheapest ways to get your next-gen game on.
Price on Amazon: $264 (regularly $299)
4) Hyperkin SmartBoy
Turn your Samsung phone into a working Game Boy and Game Boy Color. Slide in your phone, pop in a cartridge and relive that early ’90s portable gaming magic. Tetris on the toilet, here I come!
Price on Amazon: $36 (regularly $44)
5) Monopoly Gamer edition
Thimbles, cars and even kitties can go jump in a lake. Play one of the most celebrated board games of all time the way it was meant to be played: as your favorite gaming icons. Play as Mario, Peach, Yoshi or Donkey Kong as you battle for high scores in the cutthroat world of real estate.
Price on Amazon: $18 (regularly $24)
6) Crash Bandicoot Funko figures
The spunky punk bandicoot made a big comeback this year, so getting the Funko treatment is only natural. Crash is available, but so is his fat-headed nemesis Neo Cortex.
Price on Amazon: $7.99 (regularly $10.99)
7) Assassin’s Creed gaming backpack
Your laptop and other fragile pro gaming tech couldn’t be safer if you locked it in a Vatican vault. If the Brotherhood of Assassins had a regulation carrying case, it would surely be this one.
Price on Amazon: $46
8) Mega Man enamel pin set
Add some serious super fighting robot flair to any outfit or backpack. Makes a great stocking stuffer.
Price on ThinkGeek: $6.99 (regularly $19.99)
9) Pro gaming desk
Finally: a desk built with PC gaming in mind. Two levels allow plenty of space for laptop and desktop computers. Plus, there are special slots for speakers, controllers, accessories and even a cup holder for your favorite game fuel.
Price on Amazon: $98 (regularly $169)
10) Nintendo New 2DS XL
New 3DS, sans 3D. This console comes with the same hardware upgrade and amiibo support you’ll find in all New 3DS systems, without any pesky 3D. And at this low price, you won’t want to miss it.
Price on Amazon: $149
11) The Comic Book Story of Video Games: The Incredible History of the Electronic Gaming Revolution
Learn about the history of the gaming industry, the console wars, the masterminds and every decade spanning Atari to Pokémon Go.
Price on Amazon: $12
12) Electronic Ocarina of Time
Play your favorite songs from Ocarina of Time with this kitschy electronic instrument. Don’t worry, it comes with a songbook just in case you forgot all those button combinations.
Price on ThinkGeek: $29.99
13) Xbox One S vertical stand with cooling fan
Cut down space and keep your powerful console running smooth even in the dead of summer with this handy stand. There’s even slots for two controllers to help you cutdown on console clutter.
Price on Amazon: $30
14) Street Fighter boxer briefs, 2-pack
For those days when you just want to game all day and refuse to put on pants.
Price on ThinkGeek: $14.99 (regularly $29.99)
15) Overwatch loot box ceramic cookie jar
Hide real life treasure in this awesome Overwatch loot box. Cookies count as treasure, by the way. Cookies always count as treasure.
Price on Amazon: $29
16) Nintendo Switch
Nab it while you still can. Nintendo’s latest console doesn’t stay on shelves too long. And with games like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 2, it’s no surprise why.
Price on Amazon: $299
17) Final Fantasy mini figures
So. Freaking. Cute. Yes, even Sephiroth. Especially Sephiroth.
Price on ThinkGeek: $9.99
17) Pokémon Red/Blue starters plush, 3-pack
Why settle for one starter when you can have all three? You don’t have to choose with this 3-pack starter plush set.
Price on Amazon: $14.99
18) Wireless Bluetooth arcade stick
It’s time to party like it’s 1989. This arcade stick lets you button mash in modern titles on your Nintendo Switch, Windows, Mac, Android and most every other Bluetooth enabled device.
Price on Amazon: $79
19) Elgato game capture card
Become the next Pewdiepie, only hopefully without the racism. This baby is all you need to get you stream on on any modern console.
Price on Amazon: $179
20) Super Mario wired Nintendo Switch controller
Don’t drop nearly $70 on a new Nintendo Switch controller. After all, no other controller is bright red and covered in sweet, sweet Mario aesthetics.
Price on Amazon: $29
21) Mariokart Twinkling LED Bracelet
By far the most chic statement you can make about being a blue shell slinging maniac. And yes, it lights up.
Price on ThinkGeek: $59.99
22) Pop! Dig Dug figure
Boost your Pop! collection with this New York Comic Con exclusive from Namco’s arcade classic Dig Dug. This is from Funko’s 8-bit line, so keep an eye on that if you love all things retro.
Price on GameStop:$15
23) Pac-Man Ghost Light
Not only is the ghost light the ideal retro item to add to a room, but it changes colors. It also has a party mode that makes it change color in time with your music. TUBULAR.
Price on GameStop: $31.99
24) Tetris Stackable Desk Lamp
As you stack it, it lights up. This ought to come in super handy when you just need to fidget for a few minutes and not pay attention to work.
Price on GameStop: $34.99
25) Nyko Super Miniboss wireless SNES controller
What’s even better than playing all your favorite old SNES games in HD? Playing them sitting more than 2 feet away from your TV, of course.
Price on GameStop: $19.99
MORE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:
- This Joy-Con charger deal is more precious than a pile of Super Shrooms
- Unplug and relax with this ‘Animal Crossing’ springtime puzzle
- Toss back some eggnog with these Nintendo holiday mugs
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