13 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves video games
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For a best friend who loves video games, the best Christmas gifts are upgrades they would never buy themselves, like a good keyboard, a controller or a headset, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) where they are the main character.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your best friend who loves video games
A game where your best friend is the hero Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with your best friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the games you have played together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in their favourite switch. Around $60-150.
A Steam gift card
Lets them pick the next game. Around $20-60.
A controller
A Sony DualSense or Xbox Elite pad. Around $60-180.
A gaming headset
SteelSeries or HyperX with a clear mic. Around $60-150.
Pajamas
A comfy set for marathon sessions. Around $25-60.
A board game for two
Pandemic or Codenames: Duet. Around $20-45.
A spontaneous trip
A day at a gaming event or arcade bar. Around $30-90.
A co-op game
It Takes Two or Overcooked for your next night. Around $20-40.
A desk mat
A large felt mat. Around $15-40.
An LED strip
Ambient light behind the monitor. Around $15-40.
A game soundtrack on vinyl
A record from a soundtrack they love. Around $25-55.
A handwritten note
Name the first game you finished together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a gamer best friend
Check which platform they use and what they already own. Peripherals and gift cards are safe, and a co-op game turns the gift into a night together.
Order dates
Hardware should be ordered in early December. Gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out much later.
What should I get my best friend who loves video games for Christmas?
A keyboard, a Steam card or a controller. Add a custom pixel game where they are the hero.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my best friend that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from your shared gaming memories, or a co-op night you plan around their favourite title.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my best friend?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a gamer best friend.
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Email order support: oingift@gmail.com