Buying gifts for the gamer in your life can be tough. For example, you might not know which games they already have. This is where My Dpad comes in. Here is a collection of cool, unique gifts for the gamer in your life, and even some gifts for the gamer who has everything. Whether you’re looking for an inexpensive gift or something that costs a bit more, My Dpad can help.
Steam Gift Card
An easy starting point for any PC gamer is a Steam gift card. If whoever you’re shopping for mostly plays on their computer, they almost certainly use Steam, so this gift card can get them basically whatever game they want. A $50 gift card is enough to get them just about any game they could want on Steam, though any gamer would also appreciate a $20 gift card if that’s all you can afford.
Custom Mousepad
Nintendo Switch
While the custom mousepad above can run you as little as a dollar, the Nintendo Switch is gonna come in at just under $400, so maybe it’s not the right gift for someone you’re not that close to. In case it is in your price range, though, the Nintendo Switch is a great choice for any gamer. Whether they like playing games on their big-screen TV or they prefer handheld experiences, the Nintendo Switch can transition between both. Make sure you’re there when they open it, though, so you can join in on the fun too!
Pocket C.H.I.P.
If you’re in the market for someone who doesn’t just like playing games but also likes making them, give the Pocket C.H.I.P. a try. The Pocket C.H.I.P. is a microcomputer that can be used as a portable Linux machine, a boombox, or even a karaoke machine. The Pocket C.H.I.P. really shines when it comes to gaming, though. This is because the Pocket C.H.I.P. includes PICO-8, a fantasy console. This means you can use PICO-8 (usually $14.99, included for free with the Pocket C.H.I.P.) to play thousands of independent games, and to make and distribute your own games. In other words, if you buy a Pocket C.H.I.P., you’re giving the gamer in your life a great gadget to play around with, and the opportunity to play games and start making their own. The Pocket C.H.I.P. sells for $69.
Villain Compact Power Bank
Finally, for the gamers in your life whose console of choice is their phone, consider a Villain Compact Power Bank. This way, they’ll never be caught with a low battery during a session of their favorite mobile game again. The Villain Compact even has two USB outputs, so you can charge two devices at a time, meaning you’ll be giving the gamer in your life enough juice for their phone and their best friend/significant other’s phone as well. The Villain Compact Power Bank comes in at $19.99.
I hope one of those cool gifts seems like the right one for the gamer in your life. Whether you have a huge budget or a more modest one, one of those five gifts should fit in your price range. If none of these gifts seem like the right one for the gamer in your life, stick around My Dpad for the latest gaming news and something might just click.
