12 Long distance gift ideas for your partner who loves video games
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For your partner who loves video games, the best long distance gifts fit the hours they already spend playing: a gaming mouse or mat, a racing-sim session, a retro console, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your partner who loves video games
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A gaming mouse or mat
A Logitech or Razer mouse and a large desk mat. Around $40-120.
A racing-sim session
A booked hour on a full-motion simulator at an arcade. Around $25-80.
A retro console
A mini console or handheld such as the Analogue Pocket or an Anbernic, loaded with classics. Around $60-250.
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check the layout first. Around $70-170.
A poster or wall scroll
A print of a scene from their favourite series. Around $15-50.
A game store card
A Steam, PlayStation or Nintendo eShop card, so they can choose the next game. Around $20-100.
A leather wallet or cardholder
A slim wallet in good leather, with initials stamped. Around $30-120.
A framed quote
A line from a book, song or letter, printed and framed. Around $20-60.
A fruit and cheese basket
Fruit, cheese and crackers in a basket delivered to the door. Around $35-80.
Letters by post
A real letter with a stamp, arriving on an ordinary day. Around $5-15.
A shared watchlist
A streaming plan and a list of films to watch in sync. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer
Most keen players already own the big-name releases. Instead of guessing a title, give them the choice with a store card, or give something that improves the setup they already have.
Then add one thing that is only from you.
Buying for your partner
A partner knows you well, so effort is the thing they read first. Choose a gift that took thought, not just money.
Pair something useful with something sentimental.
If you want it to arrive tonight
Game store cards, baskets and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day, wherever they are. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment and plays in a browser, so there is no postage.
Time zones matter. Plan the reveal for a time that suits both of you, and keep the postage for items that can wait.
What should I get my partner who loves video games when you are long distance?
A gaming mouse or mat, a racing-sim session or a retro console all work. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique long distance gift for my partner that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where they are the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end, delivered by link wherever they are. It gives them a memory instead of another parcel. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send my partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game store cards and digital gifts can be sent in minutes. 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 partner?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your partner, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a partner who likes a gift that tells your story. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz about the two of you, and plays in a browser with no install.
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