5 Budget-Friendly Last Minute Gift Ideas For Video Gamers

In this episode, we give you some tips and tricks on 5 Budget-Friendly Last Minute Gift Ideas For Video Gamers.

A common complaint from friends, family, and relatives over the years for those involved in a hobby can often be. I don't know what to get you. You can try leaving hints, you can try creating shopping carts, but often those who care about you the most know the least about what to get you. You. If you are a gamer, you probably know this pain. This is where we are going to help you finish off your shopping with five gifts that you can get locally or with 2-day Amazon Prime in time for Christmas.

eShop Gift Cards :
One thing that has changed in the last two generations of consoles has been the paid online services. While you have been able to go online and purchase games for even longer, subscription services are more popular than ever thanks to things like the Nintendo Switch Online & Xbox Gamepass. These are great stocking stuffers that can be stacked on top of existing memberships. Say, for example, your favorite gamer still has 4 months left on Gamepass. Not a problem, you can add additional time on top of it and they are ready to play into the future.

Extra Controllers:
There are never enough controllers around, especially when the holidays are here. Controllers also wear out, can become damaged, or generally just get junked up. Nintendo has their exceptional Pro Controller, along with spare Joy Cons in different colors. Microsoft also offers the Xbox controller in a variety of different colors. Don't worry if you don't know what version of Xbox the person you're buying for has, the controllers for the Xbox Series S and X are backwards compatible with the Xbox One, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S.

Gaming Headsets:
Along with the proliferation of online stores for games more people are playing online than ever before. That means they're talking smack to people online like never before. This is where a good quality headset can definitely help them stay in the game, but also filter out the game for you. One thing of note, while you can have online gameplay chat on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, the Nintendo Switch has pretty much omitted this feature from their online play. So if you're buying for a Switch owner, don't worry about a headset.

Handheld Grips & Cases:
While the other items in here are fairly generic and can be applied to just about any gamer in any situation, this one here is pretty much aimed right at the Nintendo Switch owners. Playing the Switch in handheld mode is extremely popular which also leads to it being at risk of being scratched, dropped, or damaged. Also, not everyone finds the Switch as comfortable in handheld mode as playing on a television. That's where a grip case can definitely make gameplay time a lot more comfortable. You can also protect your Switch on the go with a hard-side case, while also transporting games and accessories.

Charging Stands:
Keeping your gaming gear neat, organized, & decluttered is always a bonus. Picking up a charging stand for your controllers eliminates having cables running all over the place and controllers just sitting around. In terms of the Xbox, it also converts the controller from using expensive alkaline batteries to reusable rechargeable batteries. You can also pick up extra docks for the Nintendo Switch so that way it is easier to play on more than one TV or take with you on the go.

Figuring out what to get the gamer on your shopping list can always be a daunting task, but hopefully, you have found one of these five suggestions useful. And these are great items to pick up anytime, not just during the holidays. Birthdays, graduation, anytime. Really these are evergreen suggestions that Can add enjoyment to the overall gaming experience in your gamer's life.

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