12 Graduation gift ideas for your friends who love video games
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For your friends who love video games, the best graduation gifts fit the hours they already spend playing: a mechanical keyboard, a racing-sim session, a game cafe visit, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero.
12 Graduation gift ideas for your friends who love video games
A video game with them as the hero Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them 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 the games you have shared 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 mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check the layout first. Around $70-170.
A racing-sim session
A booked hour on a full-motion simulator at an arcade. Around $25-80.
A game cafe visit
An afternoon at a board-game cafe, with food and a table booked. Around $20-60.
A new controller
A DualSense, Xbox Wireless or 8BitDo pad in a colour they will like. Check the console first. Around $60-180.
A game store card
A Steam, PlayStation or Nintendo eShop card, so they can choose the next game. Around $20-100.
A streaming starter kit
A webcam and a USB microphone for sharing sessions with friends. Around $60-200.
A custom photo puzzle
A 1,000-piece puzzle made from a photo of you both. Around $20-50.
A desk plant
A small plant or an office treat for the desk. Around $10-40.
A keyring with a charm
A small, well-made keyring that says something only you two know. Around $10-40.
A professional headshot
A short session for a first professional photo. Around $60-150.
A phone-free day
A day with no screens, planned in advance. It costs nothing.
Buying for a gamer
Most keen players already own the big-name releases. Instead of guessing a title, give them the choice with a store card, or give something that improves the setup they already have.
Then add one thing that is only from you.
Buying for your friends
A gift for a group needs to work for several tastes. Choose something shareable, like a game night, a hamper or an experience, and keep it affordable.
Agree on a budget first so nobody feels left out.
If the ceremony is tomorrow
Game store cards and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a card with a few words on how proud you are.
Consider whether the budget is better spent on a party or a gift. A personal note about what you saw along the way costs nothing and is remembered.
What should I get my friends who love video games for their graduation?
A mechanical keyboard, a racing-sim session or a game cafe visit. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique graduation gift for my friends that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end that celebrates the degree. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send my friends a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game store cards and digital gifts arrive the same day. 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 friends?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your friends, generated from an authorized photo. It can work for friends who like a joke, because the quiz can be built from the memories you share. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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