12 Gifts for Gamers

Most people have a gamer in their life but struggle to find a decent gift for them. The easy route is to just buy a games console but a couple of things make that difficult - 1. The price of nextgen consoles is prohibitive and eye-wateringly expensive and 2. even if you had the money, getting your hands on one could be as difficult as a final boss battle on a video game you've never played before. There have even been some scare stories of desperate Playstation 5 customers getting ripped off.

Actual games are also a brilliant and very safe option if you know which game they've got their eye on to add to their collection. The trouble with this is most gamers buy their games online from the network they are signed up to. The days of buying video games in the flesh are almost over. If you do know which game they are after and want to do get it for them old skool style, I'm sure they won't object.

See also: Top 10 Playstation 4 Games

So consoles aside, the second best option is to pick up a cool gadget/accessory. We've put together a selection of gadgets and console accessories that you can't go wrong with. Just make sure you know which console they actually use before you go ahead and buy an accessory for it. However, some of these accessories are universal and can be used with any games console/device.

So without further ado, scroll down to have a look at the 12 best gifts for gamers we've come up with.

12 best gifts for gamers

1. PS5 External Hard Drive (£148.09)
   Next-gen PCIe Gen4 technology optimised for top-tier gaming (not intended for NAS or server environments)


2. Gaming Headset Over-Ear Headphones (£20.99)
   Multi-platform compatible- GM-6 white gaming headset is compatible with multiple devices, such as PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Switch, Laptop, Tablet, Mobile and other devices with 3.5mm jack


3. Logitech G502 HERO High Performance Wired Gaming Mouse (£37.99)
   11 programmable buttons and dual mode hyper-fast scroll wheel: The Logitech wired gaming mouse gives you fully customisable control over your gameplay.


4. Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals (£269.00)
   Immersive Gaming Experience: Perfect for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC gaming titles, the Driving Force simulates the feeling of driving a real car with precision steering and pressure-sensitive pedals.


5. Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard (£41.99)
   Full-Sized Keyboard: The slim body of this gaming keyboard is designed for gaming and productivity, the durable construction repels liquids, crumbs and dirt for easy clean-up.


6. HEYSTOP Protective Hard Portable Travel Carry Case Compatible with Nintendo Switch/Switch OLED (£10.99)
   Suitable for storing console and more accessories, with Console dedicated groove for storage, protect your device from daily drops, shocks, bumps, scratches, dust.


7. Homesuit Controller Charger for Xbox One (£20.99)
   Just take 2.5 hours to fully charge 2 Xbox controllers batteries packs, providing 8-10 hours long playtime. Fast charging and long time play!


8. Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer with Rapid Air (£43.00)
   Rapid air circulation cooks food 30% faster with 99% less oil and the same great taste – you only lose the fat, not the flavour.


9. Numskull Sony PlayStation 4 Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard (£12.60)
   SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION: Take your next PS4 gaming session to another level with this wireless mini keyboard. This keyboard connects to your PS4 controller. Now you can chat with your Fortnite and Rainbox Six Siege mates quickly and easily.


10. Logitech G29 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals for Playstation (£262.00)
    Immersive Gaming Experience: Perfect for PlayStation 5, PS4 and PC gaming titles, the Driving Force simulates the feeling of driving a real car with precision steering and pressure-sensitive pedals.


11. SanDisk microSDXC UHS-I card for Nintendo Switch 128GB (£17.39)
    Instantly add up to 128GB of additional space If you know someone that has a Nintendo Switch, you can't go wrong with one of these SanDisk microSDXC UHS-I card for Nintendo Switch 128GB. If there is one thing that all gamers need, no matter which console they use, is extra storage space. The next-gen video games have such high resolution graphics that storage space runs out so fast.
    
    


12. PlayStation 5 Media Remote (£24.99)
    A Media remote for your PS5 so you can watch TV.

The video games industry is BIG business and products don't come cheap so make sure to do your research before committing to a purchase. Plus, things are changing all the time as major players try and consolidate their market share. A big takeover such as the move Microsoft made for games developer Activision can change the playing field, rendering some products useless.