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Gifts for gamers they will actually use
Do not buy a gamer a game. They own it, or they have opinions about why they do not. Buy the thing that makes the setup better: a dock so the controllers are charged, a stand so the headset is off the desk, a mat big enough for the keyboard too.
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Best gift overall
1. 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller Blue
A proper wireless pad for PC and Android. The listing confirms Windows 10 and up and Android 9 and up; it will not work on a PlayStation or an Xbox, so check what they play on first.
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Best for PS5 owners
2. OIVO PS5 Controller Charging Station
Charges two DualSense pads at once in about two hours, according to the listing. The gift for the person whose controller is always flat when you visit.
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Best for Switch 2 owners
3. Orzly Carry Case for Nintendo Switch 2
A lot of Switch 2 consoles still travel loose in a bag. This is padded over the screen and comes in several sizes and colours, so check you are buying the Switch 2 size.
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Best for the desk
4. Hcman RGB Wireless Charging Mouse Mat
An extra-large mat with lighting round the edge and a 15W wireless charging spot for a phone. The charging only works with phones that support wireless charging.
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Best under £20
5. New Bee RGB Headset Stand
Gets the headset off the desk and lights up in seven modes. Simple, cheap and used every day, which is more than most gaming gifts manage.
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Best stocking filler
6. JM.JEEMI Keycap Puller and Keyboard Cleaning Kit
For anyone with a mechanical keyboard: a puller for the keys and switches, plus two brushes for whatever has been living underneath them.
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How we rank
Chosen from what is selling on Amazon UK in each category on the day we checked, inside the price cap, and only if it was in stock. Ordered by how useful the gift is to the person it is for, then price. We have not handled these products: the write-ups rest on what each listing states. Prices and stock are checked daily.
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