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Trying to get a gift for the Xbox gamer in your life when it's not something you're familiar with means entering a minefield of jargon and words that don't mean what you think they do. So if you're struggling to find that perfect something for someone who bleeds green, and don't know why I said that, then I can help with this gift guide full of suggestions and tips.
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- Shirts: from $8.48 at Amazon
- Hoodies: from $19.99 at Amazon
- Mugs: from $5.99 at Amazon
- Plush: from $8.64 at Amazon
- Skins: from $9.99 at Amazon
- Controllers: from $20 at Amazon
- Headsets: from $17.99 at Amazon
- Thumbgrips: from $9.99 at Amazon
Best Xbox gifts under $20/£20
Forget about digging out batteries every few weeks with this rechargable battery pack designed for an Xbox Series X controller.
Getting your controller set up just right is a very personal thing whatever game someone is playing. Some people swear by these adaptors that let you adjust the travel and angle of the thumbsticks to give you finer control of your aim.
While no one actually wants a Creeper around in Minecraft because of all the explosions and blocky property damage, look at this liddle guy. He's adorable and almost certainly not going to blow up as he keeps anyone company in the nether.
We've all had one of those games. So this lets someone take out that stress on something designed to take it, rather than an actual Xbox controller. Couple of squeezes with this thing and all that tension will be gone. And if it does get launched across a room it won't hurt anyone.
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Whether this ends up being put towards some big new release, or buying something a little older or indie in it's entirety, no one's going to be unhappy to get a bit of extra gaming spend in their pocket.
There is something reassuringly sturdy about this Xbox mug. Whatever someone's drinking this will make their gaming allegiances clear, and keep them hydrated during long multiplayer sessions.
Best Xbox gifts under $50/£50
It's always handy to have a spare controller and, if you don't mind a wire this PowerA model is both cheap and ready to go whenever it's needed. It's a good brand with plenty of experience making good quality controllers.
Razer is one of the best brands around and these use three 50mm titanium drivers across the highs, mids, and lows to produce a great sound in a lightweight, comfortable and stylish headset.
The problem with rechargeable controllers is that it's so easy to just forget to charge them and, without warning, suddenly be left scrabbling for wires or fresh batteries mid-game to keep going. This PowerA charging station will take two Xbox controllers and keep them topped up whenever they're not being not using them.
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In the right sales this £50/$50 gift card will pay for something big and new in its entirety. Outside of any discounts it's still going to take the sting out of buying most games, and for the more budget conscious gamer it could buy several.
Sometimes you do not want to move while you're playing and nothing helps you take root more than a big, fluffy jumper you can disappear into. So snuggle up into this blanket hoodie, tuck those knees in and never move again (until you need the bathroom).
Nothing sets off a gaming room, corner or nook like a big light up logo. If you know an Xbox fan then this is the perfect way to make that clear from a distance.
How to choose the best Xbox gifts
If you don't own an Xbox Series X, or even game at all it can be hard to know what's going on, what to get, or what's good? Crucially, when you are buying gaming things the good stuff is expensive, and while there's a sea of lower cost third party brands they're usually flooding all the retailers with a deluge of cheap controllers, headsets, accessories and more.
It can be tough to tell what's good when you're looking at a multitude of sorta similar looking accessories. And price isn't always the best guide, as you can get good stuff cheap, while pay loads for something that isn't actually that great quality. To help you narrow things down here's a guide to some brands we deal with regularly and have rarely let us down.
Brand | Best for | Price range | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
PowerA | Charging docks and cables | $10 - $40 | |
PDP | Wired headsets, charging docks, and unique controllers | $25 - $150 | |
Hori | Wired controllers and cables | $15 - $60 | |
KontrolFreek | Thumbstick toppers | $10 - $20 | |
Geekshare | Controller skins and thumbstick toppers | $5 - $20 |
If you're not buying a main gift it's probably best to keep it cheap and cheerful. Stocking fillers and the like are probably best kept either fun or useful. So low cost options like thumbstick toppers, controller skins or rechargeable battery packs, mugs, and so on are light choices that you can't really go wrong with.
If you want something a little more personal and probably more expensive then it really helps to know what whoever you're buying for plays. What's their favorite game or series? Once you know that you can combine that game name into your search to find something that will mean more to them. That also opens up a whole new world of things to choose from because video games love merch. Once you have a game name to work with you can combine it with almost anything else you can think off to see what you can find - mugs, shirts, caps, towels etc, etc, etc...
If you are looking to spend a decent amount, say £50/£50 to £100/$100 or beyond, then then might want to check out our guides for headsets, controllers and hard drives, here:
Our guides will run through a range of options and budgets explaining what's worth getting and why. However, that's when you really should make sure you've done your research because not only will you be spending more money but you'll need to be more certain about certain things. Does the person you're buying for already have something? You don't want to get something they already have?
It's also always worth trying to find out if they favor a specific game or genre, or play a bit of everything? You'll be looking for a whole different set of options for someone who's almost entirely dedicated to playing online, for example, compared to someone who plays more single player games.
Basically, try and do as much research as you can. Ask some friends and family if you have no idea, or even get some conversation going with the person you're buying for in the hope they say something useful. The more you know, the more likely you are to get the perfect gift.
Find something fun in our collection of the best gifts for gamers here.
