The Best Gifts for Gamers
The best gaming gifts are the ones a player would not buy for themselves: a handheld with real character, a console that looks good out on the shelf or a piece of history for the wall. This guide covers consoles, handhelds, a controller and a framed tribute, from Nintendo and Valve to Analogue and Playdate. It is for anyone shopping for the person who already has every game they want.
10 picks · Updated October 19, 2026
Nintendo · Console
Switch 2
Nintendo keeps play at the center, and the Switch 2 is the piece of any setup that exists purely for fun.
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Valve · Handheld Console
Steam Deck OLED
A 7.4-inch HDR OLED screen, 512GB of storage and a carrying case in the box, so serious gaming goes wherever the day does.
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PlayStation · Console
The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection
A PS5 Digital Edition in the colors of the 1994 original, with 1TB of storage, haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
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Analogue · Handheld Console
Pocket Handheld Console
Analogue treats the handheld as a design object, for players who care how hardware looks and feels as much as what it plays.
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Playdate · Handheld Console
Playdate Console
A little unexpected, the kind of console you would rather show a friend than hide in a cabinet.
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Nintendo · Handheld Console
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.
Nintendo's Game & Watch and Super Mario Bros. in one object, as much a desk piece as a game.
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Analogue · Console
3D Game Console
Analogue's console made to be left out on the shelf, for a setup where nothing is there by accident.
See price at Analogue
8BitDo · Controller
64 Bluetooth Controller
A Bluetooth controller that keeps cables off the living room floor and makes game night easier.
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Grid Studio · Art & Decor
Game Boy Framed Wall Art
A framed tribute to Nintendo's monochrome handheld, 13 by 13 inches, for the player who wants the history on the wall.
$199.00 at Grid Studio
Miyoo · Handheld Console
Mini Plus Handheld Game Console
The handheld to grab on the way out the door, for the commute, the couch or a long flight.
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How we picked
We looked for gaming gifts with personality, hardware that feels good in the hand and looks right on a shelf, more than spec sheets.
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