Christmas is a time for rest and relaxation, for getting cozy and snuggling up with your favorite games - unless you happen to be travelling for your holidays. It can be pretty tricky to bring a decent setup with you via plane, train, or even automobile, but that's exactly why this gift guide exists. If you're looking for a special something for someone who's often away from their favorite console, this list of the best gaming gifts for travel should help them bring the fun with them, no matter where they go.
If you really like the Xbox fan in your life, you can't really do much better than this handheld console. Designed alongside Microsoft, it comes with impressive specifications for its size, and even bundles in three months of Xbox Game Pass Premium, to make sure they can play almost anything on the move.
And if you're splashing out on that handheld, you'll want to make sure you look after it. This hard carrying case makes sure you won't risk any damage while you're on the move, and also comes with a whole host of extras, from screen protectors to plenty of bonus storage options.
I don't know about you, but the fact the Xbox pads still use batteries feels so archaic, so a great gift for the Xbox gamer in your life would be a rechargable battery pack they can swap in instead. This one is a great price.
Or if you're looking for a charging option that's a little more neat and tidy, as well as letting you display your pads with pride then PowerA's dual charging station comes with batteries and this handing dock for holstering your controllers when you're not playing.
Taking your whole setup on the move with you isn't for everyone, but if the Xbox fan in your life wants to take their Series X console with them, this hard carrying case has enough room for an entire machine, as well as plenty of accessories.
And if they're the proud owner of the more bijou Series S model, this handy sling pack makes moving this smaller console almost ridiculously easy.
When you're on the move, you need to be prepared for whatever the weather might throw at you - and with this Xbox hoodie, you'll be ready for any cold snap.
If you're really not sure what to get the Xbox gamer in your life, you really can't go too far wrong with a gift card. This digital voucher is particularly versatile for anyone on the go, and you can choose your preferred value between $10-100 at Amazon.
The one thing no-one needs when your gamer is on the move is to be able to hear everything coming out of their console. So do everyone a favor with these earbuds, compatible with every modern iteration of Xbox's console.
How to choose the best Xbox gifts for travel
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If you're not an expert in the field, buying any gift for a gamer can be a tricky proposition. So if you're in any doubt, we're got some handy hints to help you work out exactly how to pick out the perfect thing to keep both gift-giver and gift-receiver happy.
Make sure you know what they play on
Series X, Series S, ROG Ally - there are plenty of different versions of a current-gen Xbox. While some of these gifts will work with any machine, others are specific - be sure to check exactly which console you need to buy for to help narrow the field.
Play to your budget
Gaming can be an expensive hobby. Games often run upwards of $60, and consoles easily into the hundreds. If you're feeling generous, that can be fine, but accessories are often a safer, cheaper bet than an entire machine.
Matters of taste
That's also because games are often a matter of personal preference, and unless you're willing to do a lot of research into what your loved one likes, what they don't like, and what they've already got, you're better off sticking with hardware over software.
