The Average Gamer

Shopping for anyone can be difficult, but for some shopping for the gamer in their life can be near impossible. It’s understandably difficult for some of us to find the perfect gift for a gamer; navigating the world of gaming is a very foreign idea for many. Did the gamer in your life mention a game that they really wanted and you can’t find it anywhere? Well a lot of games now are only sold on digital storefronts and will never be seen physically on the shelf of a store. Maybe they mentioned wanting a certain accessory for their setup and now that you’re trying to find it you see that there are hundreds of similar items leaving you unsure of which one they actually want. It can be a lot. That’s why I am here with a quick shopping guide to help you find the perfect gift for your gamer.

Gift Cards - For some gift cards are seen as something impersonal and not a very thoughtful gift. I promise you when it comes to gamers they are one of the best gifts you can give. Like I mentioned before there are tons of games that are only sold digitally and not in stores and gift cards are a fantastic way to make sure they are playing that game they wanted so badly. Remember to find out exactly what platform they play on whether it be Steam (most popular PC digital store), Playstation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch so you can make sure you are getting them the right gift card. It’s important to note that many of these digital stores do not accept the gift cards that promise they can be used at any location and require platform specific gift cards. Gift cards to stores that sell electronics are also a safe bet for the gamer looking for accessories for their setup; this helps ensure again they are getting exactly what they wanted.

Collectibles - Collectibles are a fantastic gift for any gamer and can be found easily at almost any box store. There are a huge variety of collectibles from action figures to clothing. Gamers love to decorate their gaming space with collectibles from games, movies and TV shows they are interested in. If you can’t find a collectible for whatever it may be that they are interested in you can check out that brand’s website. The vast majority of games, movies and TV shows have a huge catalog online of a huge variety of collectibles from decorations to more practical items such as clothing or in some cases even kitchen wares.

Books - Books are a great gift for any gamer! There are tons of books that are set in the same universes that games are set in. They often expand the story of the universe in creative and captivating ways. You can find novels, graphic novels and even comics centered around almost every video game. Now maybe the gamer in your life isn’t an avid reader but there are still all sorts of books that can be seen as an encyclopedia to their favorite games, giving them all sorts of interesting information that is absent from the games but is still important to the lore of the game.

Movies / TV Series - Let’s face it everyone has a favorite movie and/or TV series and gamers are no different. Gifting them a box set of their favorite TV series or a collectible version of their favorite movie is a great way to ensure you are giving them a gift they will love.

Video Game Consoles / PC Parts - If you are really looking to spoil the gamer in your life, gifting them a brand new video game console such as an XBox Series X/S, Playstation 5 or Nintendo Switch is sure to be their favorite gift. If you have a PC gamer in your life they are sure to appreciate new parts to upgrade their PC. However, selecting the right PC part can be very tricky. Not all parts are compatible with each other so in this case if you are unsure of exactly which one to get you can always fall back on a gift card to an electronics store. Amazon and Newegg.com offer great prices on PC parts and a gift card to either will definitely ensure that they are happy.

Hopefully this guide will help you find the perfect gift for the gamer in your life this holiday season. Shopping for a gamer may seem like a daunting task but at the end of the day it’s the same as any other hobby and getting them a gift that supports their hobby is a surefire way to guarantee a happy gamer.

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