14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves video games
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For a brother who loves video games, the best Christmas gift is something he can use tonight or play with you: a keyboard, a controller or a custom pixel game from oin (oingift.com) starring him, usually emailed within an hour.
14 Christmas gift ideas for your brother who loves video games
A pixel game starring your gamer brother Our product
oin turns your sibling bond into a small 2D pixel game with your brother as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs from authorized photos, with their consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about the games you played as kids 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, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron or Logitech in a switch he likes. Around $60-160.
A Steam card
Lets him choose his next game. Around $20-60.
A controller
A pad in his platform of choice. Around $40-80.
A gaming headset
SteelSeries or HyperX. Around $60-150.
Pajamas
A cozy set for marathon sessions. Around $25-60.
A board game
Catan or Exploding Kittens for family nights. Around $25-50.
A spontaneous trip
A day out at a retro arcade. Around $20-60.
A co-op game
It Takes Two or Overcooked to play with you. Around $20-40.
A large mouse mat
A desk-sized pad. Around $15-35.
A game-themed hoodie
Official merch with a gift receipt. Around $35-70.
A snack bundle
His favourite energy drinks and crisps. Around $15-35.
A LAN night
Set up an evening of old favourites together. Costs very little.
A handwritten note
Mention a game you beat together. Costs nothing.
How to buy for a gamer brother
Check his platform and which games he already owns before buying anything. When in doubt, choose a gift card or an accessory.
Order dates
Hardware should be ordered in early December. Gift cards and a custom oin game can be sorted out until the last minute.
What should I get my brother who loves video games for Christmas?
A keyboard, a controller or a gift card. For a sibling gift with more heart, add a custom pixel game.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my brother that is not just another object?
A pixel game built from the games you grew up playing, or a co-op night together.
Can I send my brother a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and is usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my brother?
oingift.com is the website for oin, a personalised 2D pixel game starring the recipient, built from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz and plays in a browser, so it suits a gamer brother.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com