12 Anniversary gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
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For a boyfriend who loves video games, the best anniversary gifts feel like his world and your story: a controller or keyboard he will use, a photo book of your years together, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) whose final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
12 Anniversary gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
A pixel game that ends in Almaty Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your years together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A Steam gift card
Let him choose, delivered by email. Around $20-60.
A wireless controller
An Xbox Wireless Controller or a PlayStation DualSense. Around $55-85.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
A gaming chair cushion
A lumbar cushion for long sessions. Around $25-60.
A photo book
A printed book of your years together, with captions. Order early. Around $25-70.
A star map
A framed sky from the night you met. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online. Around $25-60.
A co-op game for two
A game such as It Takes Two that you play together. Around $30-50.
A desk mat
A large mouse pad with artwork from his favourite game. Around $20-50.
A board game night
A co-op board game such as Pandemic. Around $30-60.
A handwritten anniversary letter
Write what you remember from your first year, or your tenth. It costs nothing.
Buying for a gamer
Gamers are specific: platform, genre and hardware matter. Check what he owns before you buy. When unsure, a gift card and something for the two of you rarely miss.
If you do not play, ask a friend of his which game he is saving for.
If your anniversary is tomorrow
Gift cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be bought digitally. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten card.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves video games for your anniversary?
Something for his setup, such as a controller or a Steam card, plus a keepsake of your story. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game where he is the hero.
What is a unique anniversary gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives him a memory instead of another thing on a shelf.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game cards and digital gifts arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install, which suits a gamer.
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Email order support: oingift@gmail.com