If you’re after some ideas for gaming gifts to buy for friends, family, and loved ones this holiday season, you’re in the right place. Our holiday gift guides for 2021 will sort you with recommendations for all platforms and price tags. If you’ve got a video game lover you’d like to treat this year, check out the relevant pages below for some top-tier present suggestions that’d make even in the King of Koopas crack open a smile.
Holiday 2021 gaming gift guide hub
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Below you’ll find all our 2021 Holiday gift guides for gamers. Read more about what each one covers, then click the title to head to the gift guide itself.
Xbox Series X holiday gift guide
The Xbox Series X might be suffering from a bit of a dearth when it comes to next-gen games, but there are still plenty of gifts you can buy for someone who has picked one up. Our guide includes accessories like headsets and storage, as well as a few games that’d make excellent gifts as well. To find out more, visit our Xbox Series X holiday gift guide.
PlayStation 5 holiday gift guide
Over on the Sony sides of things, games are slightly more in abundance. Slightly. Still, if you know someone who’s managed to get hold of a PlayStation 5 then we have all the accessories and presents that they’ll need to enjoy their winter break to the fullest in our PS5 gift guide.
Nintendo Switch holiday gift guide
While other platforms are obsessing over ray tracing and other fancy features, the Nintendo Switch continues to trundle along with a great collection of games and accessories. If you’re buying for a Nintendo lover, you’d do well to check out our Switch holiday gift guide for some handy accessories and extras they might love.
Streamer starter kit
Know an aspiring streamer who needs some help getting off the ground in terms of gear? We've broken down the key bits of equipment they'll need to get cracking on Twitch, YouTube, or any other platform. Click here to read our full guide.
Affordable gaming-themed holiday gifts and stocking stuffers
Gaming-themed presents can prove pretty pricey, and not every holiday gift needs to be a blowout expense. If you’re after presents that won’t drain your wallet like an avaricious vampire then stop by our affordable gaming-themed holiday gift guide. Inside you’ll find a range of inexpensive ideas for your gaming friends and family.
The best video game cookbooks
Cookbooks are always a great gift. Not only will you make the recipient happy, there’s a good chance that you’ll have convinced them to rustle up some tasty grub for you in the near future. In our roundup of the best video game cookbooks, you’ll find recipes from or inspired by games like Skyrim, Fallout, Overwatch, Destiny and more. Honestly, we’re hungry just thinking about it.
Gifts for the music loving gamer
We adore video game music, and, chances are, so do the video game lovers in your life. To help you shop for them, we've collected a range of brilliant gifts for music fans, including vinyls,headsets, sheet music, and more. Click here to see the full gift guide.
Gamer clothing and apparel
Clothing inspired by video games has come a long way from its unfashionable roots. Check out gift guide this year by clicking here to find stylish streetwear, bombastic jumpers and sleek dresses.
And that’s our full list of holiday 2021 gaming gift guides! Hopefully the lists above will help you wrap up your present purchasing for the year, no matter what consoles your gift targets swear by. All that’s left now is to have a lovely holiday!
