12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for your best friend who loves video games
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Looking for Thanksgiving gifts for your best friend who loves video games? Start with a game store card, a game subscription or a pro controller, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 Thanksgiving gift ideas for your best friend who loves 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 game store card
A Steam, PlayStation or Nintendo eShop card, so they can choose the next game. Around $20-100.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A pro controller
A Switch Pro or Xbox Elite controller. Check the console. Around $60-180.
A gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud, SteelSeries Arctis or Logitech G headset. Around $60-200.
A poster or wall scroll
A print of a scene from their favourite series. Around $15-50.
A game art print
A poster of a game you have played together. Around $20-60.
An experience voucher
A voucher them can redeem for a day out, from a provider such as Virgin Experience Days. Around $40-200.
A piece from a favourite brand
A jumper or jacket from Uniqlo, COS or Arket. Check their size. Around $60-250.
A hand cream and lip balm set
A small set from L’Occitane or Aesop. Around $20-60.
A fall-scented candle
Apple, cinnamon or pumpkin spice. Around $15-40.
A gratitude jar
A jar and a stack of cards for everyone to fill in at the table. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer
The easiest mistake is buying the wrong platform or the wrong generation of a controller. Look at the shelf, the headset and the screen before you commit to hardware.
A personal game sidesteps compatibility because it runs in a browser.
Buying for your best friend
A best friend knows you well enough to spot a generic gift. Aim for something that refers to a joke, a trip or a rule only the two of you understand.
The more specific, the better, and it does not need to be expensive.
If Thanksgiving is tomorrow
Thanksgiving gifts can be small. Game store cards, game subscriptions and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
Thanksgiving is about gratitude, so a thank-you note is a gift in itself. Say what you are grateful for, and why.
What should I get my best friend who loves video games for Thanksgiving?
A game store card, a game subscription or a pro controller all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique Thanksgiving gift for my best friend 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 that says thank you and a closing one at the end. It gives them gratitude in a form they can keep. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game store 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 best friend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.
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