12 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves video games
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For a dad who loves video games, the best Christmas gifts make long sessions comfier without guessing his platform: a cushion, a gift card or a controller, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) where he is the main character.
12 Christmas gift ideas for your dad who loves video games
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A gaming chair cushion
An ergonomic seat or lumbar cushion. Around $25-70.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in the switch feel he prefers. Around $60-150.
A Steam gift card
He picks the game, you cover it. Around $20-60.
A controller
An extra controller for co-op nights. Around $40-80.
Pajamas
A cozy set for late-night sessions. Around $25-70.
A board game
Catan or Risk for screen-free nights. Around $25-50.
An experience day
An escape room for the two of you. Around $50-110.
A large desk mat
A wide mouse and keyboard mat. Around $15-35.
A collectible figure
A character from a game he loves. Around $25-90.
A subscription
Three months of Game Pass or Switch Online. Around $25-60.
A handwritten note
Name your favourite game night together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a gamer dad
Avoid specific games and peripherals unless you know his platform. Gift cards, subscriptions and comfort items are safer.
Order dates
Peripherals should be ordered in early December. Gift cards, subscriptions and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my dad who loves video games for Christmas?
A comfy cushion, a gift card or a controller. For a gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my dad that is not just another object?
A pixel game with him as the main character, or an evening of co-op together.
Can I send my dad a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and subscriptions 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 dad?
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 dad who loves games.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com