12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
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For a boyfriend who loves video games, the best gifts are ones he can play or use during long sessions: a retro console, a keyboard or a Steam card, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) in which he is the hero of your story.
12 Gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
A pixel game with him as the hero Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A retro console
A mini console with classic games from his childhood. Around $60-150.
A gaming chair cushion
A lumbar cushion for long sessions. Around $25-60.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
A Steam gift card
Let him choose, delivered by email. Around $20-60.
A clothing-brand gift card
Uniqlo or Zara, so he can pick his own. Around $40-120.
A gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis. Check his platform. Around $60-150.
A wireless controller
An Xbox Wireless Controller or a PlayStation DualSense. Around $55-85.
A desk mat
A large mouse pad with artwork from his favourite game. Around $20-50.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online. Around $25-60.
A board game night
A co-op board game such as Pandemic, plus snacks. Around $30-60.
A handwritten level list
A list of your best moments written as game levels. It costs nothing.
Buying for a gamer
Check his platform and what he already owns before buying games or accessories. A gift card avoids duplicates.
If you are unsure, ask a friend who plays with him.
If you left it late
Gift cards and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves video games?
A retro console, a keyboard or a Steam card. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with him as the hero.
What is a unique gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another accessory.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game cards and digital gifts 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 boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install, which suits a gamer.
Create a game for your boyfriend
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com