12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
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For a boyfriend who loves video games, the best Valentine’s Day gifts mix his world with a little romance: a controller or a Steam card, flowers and chocolate, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that is usually emailed within an hour of payment.
12 Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves video games
A last-minute pixel game starring him 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 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 with no install, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
A Steam gift card
Let him choose, delivered by email. Around $20-60.
A wireless controller
An Xbox Wireless Controller or a PlayStation DualSense. Around $55-85.
A gaming headset
A HyperX or SteelSeries headset with a clear mic. Around $60-150.
Flowers
A bouquet delivered with the gift. Around $25-70.
Chocolate
A box from Lindt or a local chocolatier. Around $15-50.
A themed hoodie
A hoodie with art from his favourite game. Around $35-80.
A co-op game for two
A game such as It Takes Two that you play together. Around $30-50.
A desk mat
A large mouse pad with artwork from his favourite game. Around $20-50.
A game subscription
Three months of Game Pass or Nintendo Switch Online. Around $25-60.
A love letter in a game case
A note tucked inside the case of a game he loves. It costs nothing.
Buying for a gamer
Gamers are specific about platform, genre and hardware. Check what he owns before you buy. When unsure, a gift card is safer than guessing a title.
If you do not play, ask a friend of his which game he is saving for.
If you left it late
Gift cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be bought online the same day. An oin game is usually emailed within an hour of payment. Pair one with flowers and a handwritten note and he still has something to open.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves video games for Valentine’s Day?
A controller, a Steam card or a keyboard, plus flowers or chocolate. For a personal touch, add a personalized pixel game starring him.
What is a unique Valentine’s Day 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 gives him a memory instead of another peripheral.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Game 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, which suits a gamer.
Order a last-minute personal gift
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com