16 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves video games
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For a partner who loves video games, the best Christmas gifts upgrade their setup or put them inside a game: a controller, a gaming headset, a retro console, or a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) in which they are the main character.
16 Christmas gift ideas for a partner who loves video games
A game starring your partner Our product
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A controller
A DualSense Edge, Xbox Elite or an 8BitDo pad. Around $60-200.
A gaming headset
SteelSeries Arctis or HyperX Cloud. Around $80-200.
A retro console
A mini console with a classic library. Around $60-130.
A gaming chair cushion
A lumbar cushion for long sessions. Around $25-60.
Pajamas
A soft set for marathon sessions. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
A co-op game such as Pandemic or Hanabi. Around $15-40.
A cologne or perfume
Dior Sauvage or Miss Dior, if you know what they wear. Around $80-160.
A subscription
A year of Game Pass, PlayStation Plus or Nintendo Switch Online. Around $50-200.
A game they have been wanting
Check their wishlist first. Around $30-70.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron or Razer. Around $70-180.
A collectible figure
A character from a favourite series. Around $20-120.
Convention tickets
A local game convention weekend. Around $30-80 per person.
An art book
A hardcover art book of a game they love. Around $30-70.
A desk mat
A large mat for mouse and keyboard. Around $20-50.
A handwritten note
Pick the game you want to finish together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a gamer
Gamers are particular about platform, accessories and genre, so check what they play before buying. Gift subscriptions and accessories are safer than a surprise game.
Order dates
Hardware should be ordered by early December. Subscriptions, digital codes and a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my partner who loves video games for Christmas?
A controller, a headset or a subscription, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game in which they are the main character.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A pixel game that turns your relationship into playable levels, with letters from you.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Digital codes and subscriptions arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your partner as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Make a game starring your partner
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