Gifts for gamers
Last updated: · Links and ratings checked 16 October 2026
Buying for a gamer is easier than it looks. You don’t have to know which games they play. The safest gifts are the kit every gamer wears out or runs short of.
Kit that always gets used
A spare controller means they can play with friends or family. The PS5 DualSense has over 53,000 ratings, and the Xbox Wireless Controller also works with PCs and phones. A headset is next: the Razer BlackShark V2 X for under £50, or the wireless Turtle Beach Stealth 600 for more. PC gamers will like the Logitech G305 wireless mouse.
Storage
Games are huge now. A Samsung T7 portable SSD adds space for consoles and PCs.
Games themselves
Only buy a specific game if you know their console. Switch 2 owners: Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia are both rated 4.8 on Amazon UK.
Board-game fan instead? See board games as gifts.
At a glance
- 9 picks: 4 in £25–£50, 5 in £50–£100.
- 9 show a public rating on the retailer’s page.
- 1 is personalised and need extra making time.
- Highest rated when checked: Personalised solid oak headphone stand (★ 4.9), Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2) (★ 4.8), Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2) (★ 4.8).
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Our picks (9)
Personalised solid oak headphone stand
Solid oak with their name: it gets expensive headphones off the desk and suits gamers and music fans.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)
Rated 4.8: a big, joyful Switch 2 platformer for anyone who unwrapped the console last year.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2)
A cosy Pokémon life-sim for Switch 2 owners, rated 4.8.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)PlayStation 5 DualSense wireless controller (White)
A second (or replacement) PS5 pad is the gift every PlayStation household needs for multiplayer.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Logitech G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse
A light wireless gaming mouse that runs for months on one AA battery.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black)
The official Xbox pad. It also works with PCs and phones, so it suits most gamers.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Turtle Beach Stealth 600 wireless gaming headset
Wireless multiplatform headset with long battery life, so they can talk to friends without trailing cables.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Razer BlackShark V2 X wired gaming headset
A comfortable, well-reviewed wired headset for under £50 that works with PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Samsung T7 1TB portable SSD
Not glamorous, but every gamer or photographer runs out of space. It's fast, pocket-sized and genuinely used.
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Frequently asked questions
What do you buy a gamer who has everything?
A second controller in a new colour, a better headset, or more storage. Gamers wear out and outgrow all three.
How do I know which console they have?
Ask, or check what controllers are by the TV. PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo accessories aren’t interchangeable.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Check each retailer’s cut-off and our UK Christmas delivery dates page. For Christmas 2026, Royal Mail’s last recommended 1st Class posting date is Monday 21 December. Personalised items need extra time.