12 Long distance gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
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For a boyfriend who loves video games, the best long distance gifts let you play together from far away: a headset and keyboard for late sessions, open-when letters, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that you send to him as a private link.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
A pixel game you send as a link 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 life 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, can be sent to him wherever he is and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A gaming headset
A HyperX Cloud or SteelSeries Arctis for voice chat with you. Check which console or PC he uses. Around $60-200.
A retro console
A mini console with the classics, shipped to his door. Around $60-150.
A seat cushion
A supportive gaming chair cushion for long sessions. Around $30-80.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
Open-when letters
Handwritten letters for moments such as open when you lose a match, mailed in a bundle. Postage only.
A photo book
A printed book of your visits, shipped to his door. Order early. Around $25-70.
A co-op game
A game you can both play online, such as It Takes Two. Around $20-40.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A clothing piece
A hoodie from a brand like Uniqlo or Carhartt. Check his size. Around $40-100.
A care package
His favourite snacks and a small note shipped to his door. Around $30-70.
A weekly game night
Pick one night a week to play together on a video call. It costs nothing.
Buying across a distance
Check his address, shipping times and customs rules before buying hardware. Digital gift cards and subscriptions skip those problems.
A game you both play gives you something to do together every week.
If you left it late
Gift cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be sent the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment, and you forward him the private link.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves video games when you are long distance?
A headset, a co-op game or a game subscription. For a personal touch, send a personalized pixel game that arrives as a private link.
What is a unique long distance 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 needs no shipping and travels as a link.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Gift 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.
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