12 New Year gift ideas for your partner who loves video games
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Looking for New Year gifts for your partner who loves video games? Start with game merchandise, a desk setup upgrade or a retro console, then add a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) with them as the hero. The list below has 11 more ideas with rough prices.
12 New Year gift ideas for your partner who loves video games
A video game with them as the hero Our product
oin turns your story 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 →
Game merchandise
A hoodie or figure from a series on their shelf. Around $25-100.
A desk setup upgrade
An LED strip, a desk mat or an ergonomic cushion for long sessions. Around $30-80.
A retro console
A mini console or handheld such as the Analogue Pocket or an Anbernic, loaded with classics. Around $60-250.
A streaming starter kit
A webcam and a USB microphone for sharing sessions with friends. Around $60-200.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. Around $45-90.
A gaming mouse or mat
A Logitech or Razer mouse and a large desk mat. Around $40-120.
A plant
A potted plant that survives neglect, such as a pothos or a snake plant. Around $15-40.
A gift card for a favourite store
Let them pick the piece. Around $50-200.
A dance lesson
A beginner class in salsa, swing or ballroom. Around $30-80.
A jar of resolutions
Write one each, seal it and open it next year. It costs little.
A box of the year
A shoebox of tickets, notes and small things collected over the past year. 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 are shopping at the last minute
Game subscriptions, gift cards and a personalized game can be arranged online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with a handwritten note about the year ahead.
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 partner who loves video games for New Year?
Game merchandise, a desk setup upgrade or a retro console. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game with them as the hero.
What is a unique New Year 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 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 partner a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game 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 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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