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    58 Awesome Gifts For The Gamer In Your Life

    Prepare to 1UP anyone who dares to give a gaming gift this year.

    1. A vinyl figure of their favorite professional gamer to keep them company on those late night Fortnite binges.

    2. A Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite so they can socialize as much (or as little) as they want from the comfort of their own couch.

    3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a must-have for any '90s kid who is still wants to destroy their friends in hand-to-hand combat.

    4. A carrying case, because if you're already gifting a Switch and games to your BFF, you might as well make sure it's protected.

    5. A 24-inch 144Hz PC gaming monitor that'll make their Fortnite gameplay look smoother than ever — because that's what's most important in life right now, OK?

    6. And an ambient back-lighting kit from NZXT they can use to add some ~mood lighting~ into their gaming experience.

    7. A quirky T-shirt to showcase all of the things they treasure most in life: games, snacks, friends, and memes (in that order).

    8. A pair of Modern Warfare–themed performance thumbsticks they can use to increase the comfort and grip on their PS4 controller.

    9. A poster to perfectly showcase the phrase any Fortnite player utters at least 20x per gaming session.

    10. A microphone that'll provide crystal clear audio for the gamer in your life who moonlights as a YouTuber, streaming their gameplay for all to see. Who knows — maybe this'll be their ticket to Internet fame!

    11. A pair of Kingdom Hearts pajama pants for your gamer BFF who has been patiently waiting for the new version of the game to drop.

    12. An HDMI splitter, so they won't need to fumble with any cables when they want to switch between their PS4 or Xbox.

    13. A Donkey Kong–inspired fanny pack that'll keep their hands free for tossing barrels and collecting bananas — ya' know, the usual.

    14. A game controller bath bomb sure to take your loved one's soak to the ~next level~.

    15. A coffee table book about the history of Hyrule, because the Zelda fan in your life would easily pay all their rupees to get their hands on it.

    16. A nostalgic set of Nintendo 64 coasters that won't need to be blown on in order to function correctly.

    17. A Minecraft torch they can mount on their wall to keep creepers at bay while they build throughout the night.

    18. A gaming mouse that'll give your buddy such an advantage on their opponents they'll be shouting, "TAKE THAT, SUCKAAAS" in their sleep.

    19. Or a splurge-worthy mouse designed for serious E-Sports gaming with special features — it's extremely lightweight, has programmable RGB lights, and is ambidextrous.

    20. An Oculus Quest VR gaming system so they can feel like they're venturing outside of the house without actually leaving their living room.

    21. An Overwatch laptop backpack that'll let everyone at school know your gamer friend means business (that is, if they can tear themselves away from their screen long enough to attend class).

    22. A Twitch hoodie they can wear to represent their favorite place to watch folks like Summit1g and TimTheTatman.

    23. Or a webcam that'll let them pretend they ARE their favorite streamer so their friends (and whoever else) can tune in and watch as you play your way through Apex Legends.

    24. A Zelda enamel pin, also known as the most appropriate accessory and stocking stuffer for any fan of the classic game.

    25. A splurge-worthy gaming chair they won't know how they ever lived without — it RECLINES, has a head pillow and extra lumbar support, and is made of high-quality carbon fiber leather.

    26. A mini tower with 10 outlets that'll act as a battery backup so (God forbid!) the power goes out, they won't lose all the progress they made building their mansion on The Sims.

    27. A hilarious Chomp Chain lamp that'll have any gamer giggling and adding it to their home decor with pride.

    28. A deck of Fallout playing cards to keep them company while they attempt to survive in the aftermath of a virtual nuclear war ... or, like, when they decide to take a break from staring at their screens.

    29. A 1,000-piece video game-themed puzzle to give your significant other a good reason to step away from the video games and bond with you.

    30. A Sonic the Hedgehog device holder because even the most committed of gamers should hit pause and give their hands a temporary rest.

    31. A set of 100 Super Mario–themed stickers that'll leave your recipient's heart racing as if they just came in first on Rainbow Road.

    32. A delicate Triforce ring, so you can say, "It's dangerous to go alone! Take this!" when you gift it to your Zelda-obsessed friend.

    33. A splurge-worthy gaming keyboard that features a customizable rainbow backlight and OmniPoint Adjustable Switches that'll make any gamer say, "Ooooh!"

    34. A Street Fighter keychain, for the person in your family who has been gaming hardcore since the '80s.

    35. A witty T-shirt that'll get any fan of Animal Crossing hyped to spend all their bells at Nook's.

    36. An Overwatch beanie, so your friend can put their love for their favorite game on display all winter long.

    37. A special PlayStation 4 slim bundle complete with copies of The Last of Us, God of War , and Horizon Zero Dawn that'll very likely bring the gamer in your home to tears.

    38. A Super Mario mushroom lamp to ~power up~ anyone's gaming environment.

    39. A Cana Kit Raspberry Pi, so the nerdiest (and smartest) of all your gaming friends can literally build their own mini computer.

    40. A ceramic Bulbasaur planter any Pokémon lover will adore since it's handmade, super cute, and certainly won't ~succ~.

    41. A Kingdom Hearts keyblade umbrella for a subtle shout-out to your loved one's favorite Disney video game — especially on a rainy day when they'd much rather be at home gaming.

    42. A pair of Pacman earrings anyone who appreciates old-school video games will treasure.

    43. A gaming headset, so your loving significant other can tune you out and focus solely on the task at hand — becoming a Fortnite champion.

    44. A Dungeons and Dragons essentials kit to help your game-loving buddy expand their gaming skills beyond screens and get creative controlling all of your friends as Dungeon Master.

    45. A Nintendo-themed Monopoly board game, so their "game night" can include the whole family for once.

    46. A plumbob pin that'll have any fan of the classic computer game crying out in excitement in Simlish.

    47. A copy of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, for the person who loves reading almost as much as they love video games.

    48. A Crash Bandicoot Funko Pop that will bring your fellow '90s gamer right back to their childhood every time they look at it.

    49. A set of Nintendo controller cufflinks, so any gamer will feel right at home at even the classiest of affairs.

    50. A copy of Resident Evil 2 for anyone who likes to add an element of horror to their video gaming experience.

    51. A scratch-off poster featuring 100 video games that should be on any gamer's bucket list.

    52. A pocket-sized arcade game so gaming enthusiasts can take their favorite classic with them wherever they go.

    53. Or a classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade machine that'll be *just* the right size for your friend's apartment — not too big, not too small. Get ready to re-live your childhood together over and over!

    54. A set of "Palmeez" to help the Nintendo Switch fan in your life get a better grip on and hopefully stop accidentally dropping their Joycons while playing aggressive workout games.

    55. A Banjo-Kazooie slipmat for their record player that'll add an extra element of classic-gaming fun to their decor.

    56. Classic Aladdin or Lion King games they totally played as a kid and, if they're anything like me, weren't able to beat.

    57. A Pokémon cookbook so they can bring their love for those adorable, feisty lil' pocket monsters in their kitchen.

    58. And a pair of blue-light-blocking glasses, because if your friend is gaming as much as I think they are they should definitely have a pair of these to help prevent eye strain.

    What your gamer friend will look like while showing off whatever you choose to buy them:

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