The best Christmas gifts for gamers and nerds

Christmas 2018 is just around the corner and many are wondering: What is the best gift to give? If the recipient is a gamer or calls themselves a nerd, we have cool gift ideas here that your friends or loved ones will be delighted with.

We are not far from Christmas 2018 anymore. Now the big search for gifts for your loved ones begins. Do you have gamers in your environment that you want to gift but just don’t know what would make them happy?

Maybe you are also being asked by others what you wish for Christmas. And apart from money, you can’t really think of anything. Instead of the typical flat gift, others prefer to wrap something “real”. So let this list inspire you.

Here we show you cool gift ideas for different budgets that are guaranteed to bring joy to the recipient. Included are smart home gadgets, popular video games, and powerful sound systems.

Merch

Gifts in the form of merchandise do not have to be expensive. Here you can show that you have put thought into the gift starting from €5. However, merchandise can certainly become expensive if you want to order something huge. And it can also serve as a larger gift.

Who is happy about merchandise? Generally, gamers are happy about merch if they are big fans of a game or a game brand. This could be League of Legends, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Fortnite, or FIFA.

Merchandise ranges from keychains to mousepads, to headsets, posters, or plush toys. This category is the most budget-friendly because you can work with pretty much any budget you have set.

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DVDs or Blu-rays with Movies and Series

There are series or movies on DVD or Blu-ray for many franchises. Here you can bring joy to the Christmas tree with a nice collection or individual movies/seasons.

Who is happy about DVDs or Blu-rays? Primarily, of course, movie fans. But make sure to check if the movies or series you choose might already be in the collection.

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Books, Comics, Mangas

A nice book or magazine under the Christmas tree is “something different” than digital gifts. There are stories for certain franchises like World of Warcraft or BioShock; alternatively, one can choose books related to a genre that do not necessarily have to do directly with a game.

Who is happy about books, comics, or mangas? Readers and gamer nerds are eager to soak up such stories.

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Everyday Items for Gamers and Nerds

Stuffed animals, board games, books, bean bags, music, or T-shirts. The variety of gaming spans all genres. A few highlights we show you here.

Who is happy about everyday items? All gamers who like to show their passion and want to live it outside of the console or PC.

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Smart Home

Many wish for an intelligent home. Talking to your virtual assistant should start the music and dim the lights while you slip the food into the oven. There are also colorful lamps that let you light up the room depending on your mood.

Who is happy about smart home gadgets? The smart home topic has become increasingly popular in recent months. Lamps that light up to match the keyboard or a virtual assistant make the hearts of gamers and nerds skip a beat.

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Charging Stations, Power Banks

No more constantly changing batteries. With a charging station, you simply place the controller there so it charges the batteries automatically. Everything is prepared for the next gaming session alone or with friends.

Who is happy about charging stations? Charging stations for controllers are good gifts for those who have just recently bought a console or simply do not yet have a charging station. It also makes a good supplementary gift for a console.

Power banks are batteries for on the go. You can connect your smartphone or even your laptop and charge it while on the move without a socket. This is convenient if you do not want to wait at one spot to charge your device and use it frequently.

Who is happy about power banks? If the recipient is often on the go and perhaps plays mobile games like Pokémon GO, then power banks are just the right gift. They come in various capacities at different price points. Some can recharge a phone fully twice, while others can do it up to eight times. You conveniently charge the power bank at home beforehand and always have power at hand for on the go.

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Games

In an article about the best gifts for gamers and nerds, games must not be missing. However, it is also hard to determine which games would make a person happy since every gamer has different tastes. Therefore, one should first find out which games the recipient likes. Just ask about a favorite game or genre that is preferred.

Who is happy about a game? Every gamer will be happy about a new video game. Some like to dive into a new genre or try a new game within the same genre they already know. So, you cannot go wrong with a new game as a gift. But do check which genres the player prefers and if the person is open to new games.

We list here a selection of games from various genres that are currently popular.

To quickly see a large selection of bestsellers, you can check out the top 100 games bestsellers on Amazon.de.

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Desk Lamp

Those who work a lot on the PC or also game put a strain on their eyes. A desk lamp with pleasant light helps to relieve some of the burden from the eyes.

Who is happy about a desk lamp? Especially people who have no lamp at all or have a broken lamp on their desk. The lights come in all sorts of designs from modern to retro. They can match various room styles. There are almost no limits in color as well.

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Keyboards

Gaming keyboards have developed significantly in recent years. Nowadays, colorful lights are almost indispensable. Some also have macros and multimedia keys that allow you to perform complex and important functions with just one keystroke.

Who is happy about a gaming keyboard? Every gamer who plays on PC needs a keyboard. That’s a fact. RGB colors are currently very popular, but they can also be turned off depending on the model. Young and old gamers are happy about a nice keyboard that makes playing and typing more enjoyable.

The keyboards we have introduced here have been detailed extensively. So, if you want to know what makes these keyboards so great, you can check out our overview of the best gaming keyboards .

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Mice

Similar to keyboards, the same goes for mice. Every PC gamer needs a mouse that fits well in the hand and executes all movements as precisely as possible.

Mice come in various sizes, with different weights, lighting, or even as MMO variants for gamers who love MMOs.

Who is happy about gaming mice? A reliable mouse is something every PC gamer can use. If it also lights up in the colors that already match the ones on your desk, the eye is also pleased.

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