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Holiday 2026 · PlayStation, Xbox, Switch 2 & PC

The 2026 Gamer Gift Guide

25 gifts for every platform, from stocking stuffers to setup upgrades.

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Top 5 picks

The safest bets for any gamer.

  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

    The upgrade every Switch 2 owner wants.

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  2. Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

    The big Switch 2 game of the year.

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  3. PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller

    A second controller is always welcome.

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  4. HyperX Cloud III Gaming Headset

    Works on every platform. The safe headset pick.

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  5. Splurge

    Meta Quest 3S

    Standalone VR with no PC needed.

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Controllers & accessories

For every console in the house.

  1. Xbox Wireless Controller

    Works on Xbox, PC and phones.

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  2. 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller

    A great alternative controller for Switch and PC.

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  3. BACKBONE One Mobile Controller

    Turns a phone into a handheld console.

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  4. PowerA Twin Charging Station for DualSense

    Keeps two PS5 controllers charged.

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  5. Xbox Controller Charging Station

    Rechargeable batteries plus a dock.

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Headsets & streaming

For team chat and content creators.

  1. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless Headset

    Long battery and big sound.

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  2. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless

    A multi-platform wireless headset.

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  3. PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset

    Sony’s premium PS5 headset.

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  4. HyperX QuadCast 2 USB Microphone

    A streamer-favorite mic.

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  5. Elgato HD60 X Capture Card

    Stream and record console gameplay.

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PC & setup upgrades

Desk and room upgrades.

  1. Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Mouse

    A favorite budget wireless gaming mouse.

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  2. Keychron K2 Pro Mechanical Keyboard

    A wireless mechanical keyboard to tinker with.

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  3. Govee Smart RGB Light Bars

    Backlighting that syncs with the game.

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  4. BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 Monitor Light

    Reduces eye strain on late nights.

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  5. Extended RGB Mouse Pad

    A desk-size glowing mouse pad.

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  6. Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD

    Fast storage for game libraries.

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Fun extras

Stocking stuffers and collectibles.

  1. LEGO Super Mario Game Boy

    A retro Game Boy as a LEGO build.

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  2. Paladone Game Boy Heat-Changing Mug

    The screen lights up when you pour coffee.

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  3. Snactiv Finger Chopsticks

    Snack without greasy controllers.

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  4. Nintendo eShop Gift Card

    Lets them pick their own game.

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