12 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves video games
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For a husband who loves video games, the best Christmas gifts are a gaming headset, a retro console, a mechanical keyboard or a comfier chair, plus one no store sells: a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) in which he is the main character, generated from an authorized photo.
12 Christmas gift ideas for a husband who loves video games
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oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. 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, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A gaming headset
HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis. Around $80-200.
A retro console
A mini console with a classic library, or an Analogue-style handheld. Around $60-250.
A gaming chair cushion
Lumbar support for long sessions. Around $25-60.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron or Logitech with his preferred switch. Around $70-180.
Pajamas
A cotton set for late sessions. Around $30-70.
A board game for two
A co-op like Pandemic or a quick one like Jaipur. Around $15-45.
A cologne
Dior Sauvage if he already wears it. Around $90-150.
A store gift card
Steam, PlayStation or Nintendo, with a note about the game he mentioned. Around $20-60.
A better controller
DualSense Edge, Xbox Elite or 8BitDo. Around $50-200.
A soundtrack on vinyl
Many indie games have vinyl editions. Around $30-50.
A framed game poster
A print of his favourite game from Etsy or the official shop. Around $20-60.
How to buy for a gamer
Gamers can be picky about equipment and have more games than time. Ask what he plays before buying anything. When unsure, a gift card or accessory is safer than a specific title.
Order dates
Hardware should be ordered by early December. A digital card or a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my husband who loves video games for Christmas?
Something he will use daily, like a headset, a controller or a gift card, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game with him as the main character.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my husband that is not just another object?
A game made about him: oin creates a small pixel game with him as the main character, two letters from you and a quiz about your years together.
Can I send my husband a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift cards and digital keys 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 husband?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your husband as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com