As the holiday season begins to light up like an Xbox home button, Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is prime time to shop for the ultimate gamer gifts. I’ve put together a full list of fool-proof gift choices for the gamer in your life, whether they play on Xbox, Steam Deck, ROG Ally or a PC purist.
From Xbox Series X|S consoles and shiny new controllers, to wireless headsets and stocking fillers under $10, these picks won’t disappoint like a fleece ‘sleep, game, repeat’ blanket from your Nan or the dodgy controller she got from Temu.
And it’s not just about getting a discount—some gifts are so cool they’re worth every cent, sale or not. So, whether you’re shopping for a gamer friend or treating yourself (we won’t judge), this list has everything you need to make the season bright—and your gaming gear brighter.
Note: Prices on Amazon may be subject to fluctuation, so be sure to check prices before making your purchase. Any items currently on sale will be clearly indicated.
Gamer Gifts: Our favorite sale picks
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Xbox Gamer Gifts: Consoles
Both the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are fantastic gaming consoles; you can’t go wrong with either console, here are the best deals right now on both boxes.
Xbox Series S — The affordable little box
Xbox Series X — The most powerful Xbox console
Gamer Gifts: Xbox gift cards
What do you get the gamer who seems to have a game collection or accessory selection rivaling Santa’s Grotto, a gift card! The best gift for both of you is letting them pick their own gift and saving you the headache. A gift card can be as thoughtful as a perfectly wrapped present, for you’re bestowing upon them the splendid gift of choice.
Ok, it may seem that gift cards aren’t the most imaginative choice, but an Xbox gift card is actually a very versatile gift and will be appreciated by any Xbox gamer for funding their habit. Credit with these can be used on anything in the Xbox and Microsoft stores. That’s everything from games to accessories to extending Xbox Game Pass subscriptions. Speaking of which, you can get discounts on these if you’re savvy about picking them up from third-party retailers, giving your loved one access to a sleigh-load of the best Xbox Game Pass games.
Handheld gaming gifts
Happy holidays, gamers!
As you wrap up your festive shopping spree, we hope our guide has gifted you with the perfect inspiration for the gamer in your life. Yet, if your search continues we have a bunch more helpful guides across the site for gamers on Xbox, PC and handheld units.
Check out our list of the best Xbox headsets for a definitive list of great choices in each price bracket, the best Xbox controllers for other options outside of those mentioned above, and, of course, our list of the best Xbox games ever if you simply want to gift a fantastic game. Whatever you choose, if our guide inspired you let us know in the comments, and more importantly, what you chose!
