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Color-Changing LEDs for Their Screen
Luminoodle TV Backlight
This LED light strip is covered with 3M adhesive backing for affixing to the back of your HDTV or monitor. It has 15 color options and 10 brightness settings, and it helps reduce eye strain without adding glare to your screen.
The backlight will make a gamer’s battle station shine, and it’ll go perfectly with their RGB keyboard, mouse, and mousepad. It comes in three lengths to fit several screen sizes, and it’s powered by a reversible USB plug.
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Take PC Games to the Couch
CYCON Couch Gaming Lapboard
PC gamers who'd rather play cuddled up on the couch instead of hunched over on a desk will absolutely love this gaming lapboard. Inside the desk is a USB 3.0 hub you can use to plug in and route all your cables for your mouse, keyboard, and headset.
There are two side pockets: one for your mouse and the other for remote controls or drinks. It also comes with Velcro to help keep your keyboard from sliding around all over the place.
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For All Their Controls
COZOO Gaming Headset Stand
The COZOO is one of the few headset stands that does more than just elevate your headphones. This option doubles as a power hub and features three USB jacks in addition to two power outlets.
Its USB ports each charge up to 2.4 amps, so they can recharge your smartphone, headphones, and smartwatch simultaneously at full speed in less time than they could with their included chargers.
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A Game Boy Case That Actually Works!
LucBuy Handheld Retro Game Console Phone Case
Chances are, the gamer you’re shopping for has owned a Game Boy at some point in their life.
This nostalgia-inducing, Game Boy-inspired case actually has functional buttons and a screen on it for playing video games. Your recipient will be able to play Tetris, Pac-Man, and Super Mario Bros on it.
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The Perfect Desk Light
Paladone Playstation Icons Light
For nearly three decades, Sony has made PlayStation controllers with an X as the main button. But according to a tweet from the Playstation UK account, that button should be referred to as the “cross” button. We stand with the 136,000 others who call it the X (“ex”) button.
Whatever your allegiance is, this nifty light will look perfect on any gamer's desk. It even has the ability to react to music and game audio, so it can flash with your games.
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For the Retro Gamer
My Arcade Retro Machine
This miniature arcade cabinet is packed with 200 retro-inspired titles. Its features include a joystick for quick maneuverability, standard A and B buttons for in-game actions, and a start button for pausing. It even includes a speaker for in-game audio. The device can be powered by four AA batteries or via a MicroUSB cable.
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Cool and Convenient Shades
Bose Frames Audio Sunglasses
There's more to these stylish shades than meets the eye. They have built-in tech so you can stream music, listen to podcasts, or even make calls without even needing to put anything in your ears.
Bose offers the Frames in two distinct styles, dubbed Alto and Rondo. The sunglasses deliver up to 3.5 hours of tunes between battery charges.
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The Ultimate Gaming Laptop
Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop
If you're the type who splurges on gifts, consider gifting them the Razer Blade 15. It's one of the best gaming laptops money can buy. It's packed with Intel's competent six-core i7 processor, Nvidia's RTX 2060 graphics chips, a whopping 16GB of RAM, and a zippy 512GB SSD.
What does that all mean? Incredible graphics, fast performance, and a bright and incredibly immersive 15.6-inch, 1080p display that runs games smoothly.
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For the Handheld Gamer
Orzly Geek Pack for Nintendo Switch
If you're planning on gifting a Nintendo Switch this year, make sure you get them some accessories so they can make the most out of their new console. This amazing bundle comes with everything a Nintendo fan could want.
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For the Gamer Who's Played Everything
Gift Republic 100 Video Games Bucket List Scratch Poster
Who needs a “100 Most Beautiful Places To Visit Before You Die” list when you could be checking off games from this bucket list of the best video games to play instead? If the gamer in your life likes a challenge, dare them to scratch off the square if and only if they can conquer the game.
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The Ultimate Switch Accessory
Tryone Gooseneck Stand
The possibilities are endless with this Switch stand. You can clip it to a bed frame, desk, carseat, chair — you name it. Its clamp grips onto surfaces up to 3 inches thick, and the stand's aluminum arm is sturdy but flexible.
The stand works with devices that have a 4- to 10-inch-sized screen, making it a great option for the Switch or a standard-size iPad. If you want to play Zelda in bed while lying down flat, this stand has your back!
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For the Gamer Who’s Always Cold
THE COMFY Dream Wearable Blanket
Credit: Amazon
Once you put this oversized hoodie on, you'll never want to take it off. The Comfy—which appeared on an episode of Shark Tank—has a soft microfiber on the outside and a cozy sherpa material on the inside. It's insanely comfortable, and since it has sleeves, you won't have to put down your controller.
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Wireless Earbuds That Work With Game Consoles
EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Gaming Earbuds
If you want to help heighten a gamer’s overall gaming experience, consider gifting them a pair of these wireless gaming earbuds. They’re extremely comfortable and highly immersive.
Compared to a gaming headset, they are much more lightweight and won’t make your head hot. Fortunately, they still let you hear even the finest of details in games. Plus, they elevate the scores to games, which is a bonus in and of itself.
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For Lego Fans
LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System
Lego and Nintendo teamed up to create this iconic 2,646-piece set that assembles into the NES console. Gamers can even build a ’80s-looking TV set and a game cartridge that fits into the console. This hot-ticket item has sold out multiple times since it launched, so make sure you buy it before it sells out again!
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A Gaming Headset That's as Comfy as a Cloud
HyperX Cloud Alpha S Gaming Headset
The HyperX Cloud Alpha S combines outstanding comfort, impeccable sound quality, and a solid microphone, making it ideal for users who game for hours on end. If you've been in search of a comfortable, reasonably priced gaming headset to gift, look no further.
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For Storing Digital Games
Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB
The Samsung T5 SSD will speed up your PlayStation or Xbox console by replacing its slower built-in hard drive. With a capacity of up to 2TB, the hard drive can store about 50 PlayStation 4 games. The accessory is easy to use and also works with the new PlayStation 5 console for storing PS4 games.
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For Gamer Fashion
Playstation Vintage Icon T-Shirt
If you grew up gaming, these symbols are more than just shapes to you, they represent so much more. They stand for late nights gaming with friends, waiting in line for hours to get the newest system, and conquering that final boss. This super soft T-shirt lets you rep your favorite console with pride.
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For the Tabletop Gamer
DNDND Metal D100 Dice
Who says that the term “gamer” only refers to folks who play video games? If you’re friends with a fan of tabletop games like Catan and Dungeons & Dragons, consider gifting this hefty 100-sided die. It comes in several gorgeous colors, feels solid, and is backed by a money-back guarantee. (We think it'd make for the ultimate stocking stuffer!)
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The Best Gaming Chair
BirdRock Gaming Chair
Most gaming chairs stick out like a sore thumb and don't blend in with your furniture, but not this option from BirdRock. It's comfortable and supportive for gaming on the floor, and it is much better-looking than other options.
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To Keep Cords Under Control
Bluelounge CableBox
If you're a gamer, there's a high likelihood that your life is practically overrun by cords. This CableBox helps keep them under control. It offers enough room to stow a large surge protector and keep all those pesky cables out of sight and out of mind.
We have one under our gaming PC and found that it perfectly contained the rat's nests of cords under our desk.

Brandon Carte is a writer and editor with over a decade of experience covering technology, gadgets and appliances. His reporting has been featured on Best Products, Top Ten Revies, Good Housekeeping and USA Today. When he's not researching washing machines or testing robot vacuums, you can find him at concerts, swimming laps, or at the movies. He thinks smartphones are too big, prefers MP3s to Spotify and misses his iPhone’s headphone jack.
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