50+ gift ideas that gamers would actually want as gifts

Shopping for gifts for gamers is a double-edged Master Sword. On the one hand, there are so many cool games, consoles, and accessories to choose from. But that’s also the tricky part: There is so much gaming-related merchandise to choose from, to the point where you might feel under-leveled for the “simple” task of picking that just-right gift — especially if they’re a long-time player who already has all of the obvious gaming gear. That’s where we come in.

To help you on your side quest to find a respectable present for someone who loves video games, we’ve compiled a massive list of more than 50 gamer gift ideas for 2025 — including a bunch of games we’ve played and products we’ve tested ourselves. If you’re gifting on a budget, you’ll do well with a few months’ worth of their favorite video game subscription service or a copy of a popular game from the past few months. Leveling up over the $100 mark expands your options to high-end peripherals, while $200 and above unlocks current-gen consoles, or if you’re really nice, a whole new PC. Of course, mega fans of specific franchises can never get too much displayable merch. We’ve peppered in some collectibles, stocking stuffers, and Christmas gifts that they may not have yet, like Nintendo-themed Legos or a Diablo-themed Tarot deck.