12 New Year gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
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For a boyfriend who loves video games, the best New Year gifts start his gaming year well: a headset or keyboard he will use daily, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) in which he is the hero and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
12 New Year 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 you two 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 gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis. Check which console or PC he uses. Around $60-200.
A retro console
A mini console with the classics he grew up on. Around $60-150.
A seat cushion
A supportive gaming chair cushion for long sessions. Around $30-80.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
A board game
Catan or Gloomhaven for nights away from the screen. Around $25-70.
An experience day
An escape room or an arcade bar for two. Around $40-120.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A store gift card
Let him pick his own games on Steam or Nintendo eShop. Around $20-60.
A fragrance for him
Dior Sauvage, only if you know it is his scent. Around $85-170.
A controller
A second controller so you can play together. Around $50-80.
A night of playing his way
Let him teach you his favourite game for an evening. It costs nothing.
Buying for a gamer
Gamers are particular about platform and genre. Check what he plays and on what before you buy. A subscription or a gift card is safer than a specific game.
A game made for him is a different kind of gift.
If New Year is tomorrow
Gift cards and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note and he still has something to open.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves video games for New Year?
A headset, a keyboard or a game subscription. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game in which he is the hero.
What is a unique New Year 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. Gift 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.
Create a New Year game for your boyfriend
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com