12 New Year gift ideas for your girlfriend who loves video games
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For a girlfriend who loves video games, the best New Year gifts start a year of play together: a Steam card or controller, a co-op night, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) where she is the main character.
12 New Year gift ideas for your girlfriend who loves video games
A pixel game starring her Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with her 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 year 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 Steam gift card
Let her pick her first game of the year. Around $20-60.
A wireless controller
An Xbox Wireless Controller or a PlayStation DualSense. Check her platform first. Around $55-85.
A gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis for late sessions. Around $60-150.
A retro console
A mini console with classic games. Around $60-150.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with quiet switches. Around $70-170.
A desk mat
A large mouse pad with artwork from her favourite game. Around $20-50.
A collectible figure
A Funko Pop or Nendoroid of her favourite character. Around $15-60.
A subscription
Three months of Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online. Around $25-60.
Tickets to a gaming event
A convention or an orchestra playing game soundtracks. Around $30-120.
A board game for two
A cooperative tabletop game for the first nights of the year. Around $20-50.
A co-op New Year night
Her favourite two-player game, snacks and a countdown. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer at New Year
Check her platform and what she already owns before you spend on hardware. Gift cards and accessories beat guessing a game.
If you are unsure what she plays, look at her library or ask a friend who games with her.
If New Year is tomorrow
Digital cards and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. Pair one with a handwritten note about what you want to play together this year.
What should I get my girlfriend who loves video games for New Year?
A Steam card, a controller or a headset, plus a plan to play together. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game where she is the main character.
What is a unique New Year gift for my girlfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where she is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives her a memory to open the year with.
Can I send my girlfriend 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 girlfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your girlfriend 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.
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