12 New Year gift ideas for your mom who loves video games
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Looking for New Year gifts for your mom who loves video games? Start with a game art print, a streaming starter kit or a game subscription, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with her as the hero. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 New Year gift ideas for your mom who loves video games
A video game with her as the hero Our product
oin turns your shared memories 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 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 game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
A streaming starter kit
A webcam and a USB microphone for sharing sessions with friends. Around $60-200.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud, SteelSeries Arctis or Logitech G headset. Around $60-200.
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 she will like. Check the console first. Around $60-180.
A fruit and cheese basket
Fruit, cheese and crackers in a basket delivered to the door. Around $35-80.
A keyring with a charm
A small, well-made keyring that says something only you two know. Around $10-40.
A soft scarf
A wool or cashmere scarf in a colour from her wardrobe. Around $30-120.
A magazine subscription
A year of a title on a subject of her choice. Around $30-80.
A snack hamper
A parcel of favourite snacks and treats. Around $30-90.
Buying for a gamer
Most keen players already own the big-name releases. Instead of guessing a title, give her the choice with a store card, or give something that improves the setup she already has.
Then add one thing that is only from you.
Buying for your mom
Gifts for a mom work best when they show attention to what she likes, not what she needs. Choose something she would not buy for herself.
A note in your own words matters more than the price.
If you are shopping at the last minute
Game subscriptions, baskets 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 handwritten note about the year ahead.
New Year is about what comes next, so tie the gift to a plan: a trip, a class, a habit you will start together.
What should I get my mom who loves video games for New Year?
A game art print, a streaming starter kit or a game subscription all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with her as the hero.
What is a unique New Year gift for my mom 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 that looks ahead. It gives her a memory instead of another object. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for her.
Can I send my mom a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game subscriptions 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 mom?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your mom, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a mom who likes a personal gift. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from family memories, and plays in a browser with no install, so there is nothing to set up.
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