13 Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love video games
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For friends who love video games, the best Christmas gifts are upgrades they enjoy together, like a retro console or a good headset, plus a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that casts your group as the heroes.
13 Christmas gift ideas for your friends who love video games
A pixel game that casts your group Our product
oin turns your friend group into a small 2D pixel game with one friend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. 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 gaming headset
SteelSeries or HyperX with a clear mic. Around $60-150.
A retro console
A mini console with classic games for the group. Around $50-120.
A gaming chair cushion
A lumbar cushion for long sessions. Around $25-60.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron in their favourite switch. Around $60-150.
Pajamas
Matching sets for marathon nights. Around $25-60.
A board game for the group
Catan or Pandemic. Around $25-50.
A gaming hoodie
A plain hoodie from Uniqlo with a pixel patch. Around $30-70.
A co-op game
It Takes Two or Overcooked for your next night. Around $20-40.
A controller
A spare pad for guests. Around $40-70.
A gaming snack box
Snacks for a long session. Around $20-45.
A LAN night
Plan a night and bring the pizza. Around $20-60.
A handwritten note
Name the game you have played most together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for gamer friends
Check which platforms the group shares. Buying something everyone can use together beats five separate gifts.
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 friends who love video games for Christmas?
A retro console, a headset or a board game for the group. Add a custom pixel game that casts your friends.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my friends that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from your gaming memories, or a LAN night you plan together.
Can I send my friends 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 friends?
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 gamer friends.
Make a game for your gamer friends
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com