12 gift ideas for your girlfriend who loves video games
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For a girlfriend who loves video games, the best gifts either upgrade how she plays or turn your story into something she can play: a good controller or headset, a retro console, or a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with her as the main character.
12 gift ideas for your girlfriend who loves video games
A pixel game with her as the hero Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with her 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 you two 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 Steam gift card
Let her pick her next game, or hide one inside a card with a note saying which co-op title you want to play together. Around $20-60.
A wireless controller
An Xbox Wireless Controller or a PlayStation DualSense in a colour she likes, or a Switch Pro Controller. Check which platform she plays on first. Around $55-85.
A gaming headset
A SteelSeries Arctis or a HyperX Cloud for long evenings and voice chat. Around $60-180.
A retro console
A Nintendo Switch Lite, a Sega Mega Drive Mini or an Analogue Pocket if she loves the classics. Around $100-250.
A gaming chair cushion
A lumbar and seat cushion that makes her desk setup comfier without replacing the chair. Around $25-70.
Jewellery with a small nod
A simple pendant or ring from a brand like Pandora or Mejuri that is not on the nose, with a gamer detail you add in the note. Around $40-160.
A desk mat
A large mouse pad with artwork from a game or series she loves. Around $20-50.
A board game for two
Pandemic or Codenames: Duet for evenings away from the screen. Around $25-45.
A collectible figure
A Funko Pop or a Nendoroid of her favourite character. Around $15-60.
A game soundtrack on vinyl
A pressing from a game she has finished three times. Around $30-60.
A co-op evening
A game night planned around a title you play together, with snacks. It costs little.
Buying for a girl gamer
Check her platform and what she already owns before you spend on hardware. Accessories and experiences beat guessing a console or a game she may have bought last week.
If you are unsure what she plays, look at her library or ask a friend who games with her.
If you left it late
Digital cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. Pair one with a handwritten note and she still has something personal to open.
What should I get my girlfriend who loves video games?
Something that fits how she plays: a controller, a headset or a Steam card. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game where she is the main character.
What is a unique gift for my girlfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where she is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It gives her a memory instead of another thing on a shelf.
Can I send my girlfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game cards, subscriptions 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 girlfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your girlfriend 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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