The Best Gifts for Any PC Gamer
If you’re shopping for a PC gamer this holiday season, check out our picks for the best gift ideas they may actually want and need!
PC gamers are arguably one of the toughest demographics to buy for. Most gamers have a setup that is largely complete, but there’s always room for improvement. Unlike console gaming, PC is all about personalization and customization. When buying a gift for a PC gamer this holiday, accessories are an excellent area to look at!
With so many accessories on the market, it can be challenging to decide what items are worth gifting. This is especially true if you aren’t sure what the person you’re buying for already has. If you’re shopping for a PC gamer this holiday season, check out our picks for the best gift ideas below for some inspiration.
Keyboard Gift Ideas
A quality gaming keyboard is essential to succeed in any competitive game on PC. If you’re searching for a gift for a PC gamer whose keyboard has seen better days, a new gaming keyboard can be the gift that will pay dividends for years to come.
Our favorite gaming keyboard is the SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3, which lets you choose whether to use it wired with the included USB-C cable or wirelessly with a solid 45-hour battery life. The OmniPoint 3.0 Hall Effect switches allow for precise, quick actuation, so you can count on the fastest inputs being registered in the blink of an eye. Outside of this, keyboards from Razer, Keychron, and Corsair can also make excellent gifts for PC gamers this holiday season.
Mice Gift Ideas
Gaming mice are arguably one of the most important parts of any PC gamer’s setup; it is the one thing that can lead to either better in-game performance or wrist pain, depending on the model. Countless factors set good gaming mice apart from bad ones, including ergonomics, weight, input buttons, and more. If you’re buying for a PC gamer whose mouse is on its last legs, a shiny new gaming mouse is an excellent gift.
The Deathadder V3 Hyperspeed is the best gaming mouse out there, making it the easy choice for a holiday gift. We’ve also added some extra picks below, which cater to gamers who prefer high-performance and lightweight gaming mice.
Headset Gift Ideas
Beyond input devices, a quality headset can instantly elevate your skill in a game. By far, our pick for the best gaming headset to gift a PC gamer this holiday is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. Our reviewer found that it is the one headset out there that offers every feature any PC gamer could want and more.
The Nova Pro Wireless features fantastic sound that can be tweaked to your liking with various customizable EQ settings. Additionally, its battery life is excellent, and you can swap out batteries to continue gaming with no interruptions. For more gaming headset gift ideas, check out our other picks below.
Controller Gift Ideas
Any gamer knows you can always use an extra controller, so a new PC controller is an easy gift that is perfect for someone who already owns everything else. Our top pick is the Xbox Core Controller, which allows you to remap its buttons on PC and play either wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired with a USB-C cable. You can also get a 2.4GHz wireless dongle to skip the added latency of Bluetooth, but that costs extra. This controller is very comfortable to use, so you won’t have to worry about your hands cramping up after just a few hours of gaming. In addition to the Xbox Core Controller, there are more awesome PC gaming controllers below, including the Razer Kitsune. Be sure to see the Street Fighter versions of the Kitsune controller from Gamestop too!
Gaming Chair Gift Ideas
Our Top Pick
Sitting in a proper gaming chair can alleviate countless back problems down the road. Our pick for the best gaming chair is the Secretlab Titan Evo, which makes for the ultimate gift for PC gamers. In our review, we found that this chair is extremely comfortable, even during the longest gaming sessions, thanks to the memory foam padding and other high-quality materials that go into making it. The 4D adjustable armrests allow for comfort in a variety of positions, so you can get comfortable and play. Beyond the Secretlab Titan Evo, we’ve also included chairs from Razer, Corsair, and Mavix.
Don't Forget About Desks!
Desks may be a substantial gift to buy for someone (including yourself), but the longevity of a high quality desk is unmatched. PC gamers deserve to have a reliable desk, not just a comfortable chair. See our best desk picks for gaming right now if you're not sure which one to get yet.
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Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. His favorite series include Xeno, Fate, and Final Fantasy.
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