The best Christmas gifts for gamers

The market is full of devices and accessories designed for gamers: cheap graphics cards for gaming, controllers for video game consoles, 2K gaming monitors with 120 fps or more ideal for competitive games, among others. Choosing the ideal gift for a video game lover is not an easy task; there are so many options that the situation becomes complicated.

If you don't know what to choose due to the immense number of brands and models and you don't want to make a mistake, in this article you will find some gifts that will not only be useful to the gamer, but will also cause that impression of surprise and pleasure that every gift should produce.

Recommended gifts for gamers this Christmas

It's not just about spending money, the secret lies in choosing a gift that makes a good impression and that the recipient likes. Some of the best options are the following:

The Unofficial Sims Cookbook

Is the gamer in question a die-hard fan of The Sims? If the answer is yes, then this recipe book of all the dishes that are available in The Sims video game saga will be a success.

This is a fun and one-of-a-kind gift, as the book explains how to make signature Sims foods in real life, like chili con carne, chicken saltimbocca, cheese eyeballs, and more. The cost of the book is 22 euros.

Xbox Series X|S controller

Although there are hundreds of controller models for PC, the truth is that the Xbox Series X|S controller is still one of the most comfortable to use because it is fully compatible with Windows and Steam.

This means that, when pairing the controller with the computer, the gamer will not have to do anything else. Both Windows and Steam will recognize it immediately and the buttons will be configured and mapped automatically, allowing you to play any title without making extra arrangements.

However, it is not necessary that you give the typical black or white controller, there are models with very attractive designs, such as Heart Breaker, Pulse Cipher, Storm Breaker, Deep Pink, etc. Just choose a color that the gamer likes and that's it. The price of the controller is 55 euros.

Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor (AW2725DM)

It is a perfect monitor for competitive video games and its quality-price ratio is excellent. The monitor has a 27-inch IPS screen with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440p), a refresh rate of 180 Hz, a response time of 1 ms, HDR 400 and incorporates two types of VRR: NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD Freesync. Its amount ranges between 170 – 210 euros.

Logitech G305 Gaming Mouse

Logitech offers this mouse designed for competitive gaming. The device weighs 90 grams, which allows quick movements to be made easily. Its response time is 1 ms and its maximum speed is 400 IPS and the sensitivity reaches up to 12000 DPI. Its price is around 30 – 50 euros and it can be found in attractive colors, such as blue, purple, white and aquamarine.

Razer Tartarus V2 Gaming Keypad

It is a perfect device for gamers who only play competitive video games, such as Fortnite, Valorant, Counter-Strike, Warzone, etc. This Keypad features mechanical membrane keys and a wrist rest pad.

Its 32 keys are programmable, making it possible to remap each of the buttons to execute complex commands. It also integrates a button dedicated to macro and Windows commands, an eight-way keyboard, and the backlit keys can be individually programmed. It costs 80 euros.

HyperX Cloud II

They are gamer helmets that have everything you need to perform at your best. Its drivers are 53 millimeters, which guarantees high-quality audio that reproduces every detail. They are compatible with “7.1 virtual surround” technology, so they provide precise sounds of gunshots and footsteps. It has passive noise cancellation and the pads are “memory foam” type, which offers greater comfort. Its amount is 80 euros.

Diablo: The Sanctuary Tarot Deck and Guidebook

Logically, it is an ideal gift for people who love the Diablo game saga. This box set features 78 hand-illustrated foil cards and a 96-page illustrated guidebook. Each of the cards channel the beauty and terror of Sanctuary, offering an excellent viewing experience. Its price is 30 euros.

Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights

Currently, Govee is one of the best RGB light strip manufacturers. It is an ideal decorative implement for any gamer's room. The type of RGB lighting can be customized through the Govee app, where you can configure the brightness and color. The lights have 16 million colors, 11 music modes with integrated microphone and 64 predefined scenes. The cost of the 10 meter strip of lights is 30 euros.

BackBone One Mobile Gaming Controller

It is a "switch" type controller for mobile phones (Android and iOS), it has wide analog buttons, high precision joysticks, D-pad and sensitive buttons. The latency of the controller is minimal because it connects to the mobile via the USB-C port.

Note that BackBone has its own app that will allow the gamer to access hundreds of games and various services, such as: Xbox Game Pass, Apple Arcade, NVIDIA GeForce Now and more. This command costs 100 euros.

Ilano V12 RGB Laptop Cooling Pad

Finally, if the gamer usually plays most of the time on his laptop, this cooling base will fit him like a glove. The Ilano cooling pad is one of the most efficient today because, thanks to its 14 cm diameter fan, it can lower the temperature of the laptop between 10 and 20 °C.

For their part, RGB lights have various modes: 4 static solid colors, a dynamic mode with 4 gradient tones, 4 dynamic solid colors and a dynamic tone. In addition, the base has its own control panel where you can turn the fan on and off, configure the RGB lights and their color, and increase or decrease the fan speed. Its price is 120 euros.