12 New Year gift ideas for your best friend who loves video games
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For your best friend who loves video games, the best New Year gifts fit the hours they already spend playing: a desk setup upgrade, a new controller, game merchandise, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero.
12 New Year gift ideas for your best friend who loves video games
A video game with them as the hero Our product
oin turns your friendship into a small 2D pixel game with them 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 the games you have shared 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 and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A desk setup upgrade
An LED strip, a desk mat or an ergonomic cushion for long sessions. Around $30-80.
A new controller
A DualSense, Xbox Wireless or 8BitDo pad in a colour they will like. Check the console first. Around $60-180.
Game merchandise
A hoodie or figure from a series on their shelf. Around $25-100.
A streaming starter kit
A webcam and a USB microphone for sharing sessions with friends. Around $60-200.
A pro controller
A Switch Pro or Xbox Elite controller. Check the console. Around $60-180.
A snack hamper
A parcel of favourite snacks and treats. Around $30-90.
A star map
A framed sky from a night that matters to you, with a short line underneath. Order a week ahead. Around $25-60.
A desk plant
A small plant or an office treat for the desk. Around $10-40.
A candle
Soy wax from Diptyque, Jo Malone London or Yankee, in a scent they will like. Around $20-80.
A co-op game night
A snack spread and a two-player game on the sofa. It costs little. It costs little.
A time capsule
A box of letters, tickets and photos to open in a year. It costs little.
Buying for a gamer
The easiest mistake is buying the wrong platform or the wrong generation of a controller. Look at the shelf, the headset and the screen before you commit to hardware.
A personal game sidesteps compatibility because it runs in a browser.
Buying for your best friend
Friendship gifts are best when they are funny or nostalgic. Look back through photos and messages for the thing you always refer to.
Pair a silly gift with a sincere note.
If you are shopping at the last minute
New Year gifts can be small and still feel considered. Hampers and a personalized game arrive fast, and an oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
New Year is about what comes next, so tie the gift to a plan: a trip, a class, a habit you will start together.
What should I get my best friend who loves video games for New Year?
A desk setup upgrade, a new controller or game merchandise. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique New Year gift for my best friend 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 that looks ahead. It gives them a memory instead of another object. A personal game fits because it is a game made only for them.
Can I send my best friend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Hampers and digital gifts arrive the same day. 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 best friend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game starring your best friend, generated from an authorized photo. It is a good fit for a best friend who loves a joke. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz built from your shared memories, and plays in a browser with no install.
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