If you have a tech whizz or a gamer in your life, you most likely know how hard it is to find the right Christmas gift every year.
We’ve done the hard work for you and pulled together a huge list of gift ideas that’ll make any gamer or tech nerd smile.
Here are the gift ideas for the tech obsessives and gamers in your life, from Mario-themed LEGO sets to custom keyboards and smart devices.
24 of The Best Christmas Gift Ideas For Gamers & Tech Heads
A Handheld History
A Handheld History continues to be one of the best coffee-table books about the history of handheld games. A must-have gift for anyone who spent their youth playing Gameboy in the backseat of their family car.
Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set: Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Looking to start a Dungeons & Dragons game in 2025? This starter set has everything you need, from a set of dice to an adventure campaign and pre-made character sheets. Roll for initiative.
Astro Bot
If they haven’t picked up one of the best games of 2024, then it’s up to you to show them the light.
8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad
8BitDo is responsible for some of our favourite game controllers, and the Pro 2 is no different. It’s a great controller if the gift recipient does most of their gaming on the Nintendo Switch or PC.
Keychron K8 Wireless Bluetooth/USB Wired Mechanical Keyboard
Custom keyboards are all the rage this year, and you can’t pick a better start than Keychron’s K8 board. If your friend is someone who spends a lot of time typing, giving them the tools to tweak their experience will be a life-changing gift.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Hey, listen, who doesn’t want more Legend of Zelda in their life? Grab your friend one of the best games released this year.
LEGO Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi
For the Super Mario fans, this fantastic LEGO recreates Mario riding Yoshi. It’s a great-looking display piece that’ll be the star of any room you place it in.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Another year, another brand-new Call of Duty game. Thankfully, this year was a banger, making it an easy Christmas win for any gamer.
Magic: The Gathering Foundations Bundle
The Foundations bundle is the perfect start for that friend looking to jump into the game. The box comes with nine booster packs, land cards, a spindown life counter, a card storage box, and two reference cards to get anyone started in their Magic journey.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
Unsure of your friend’s taste? Spare yourself the hassle and get them a month of Game Pass Ultimate instead. With this, they can download every game available on Gamepass, including Call of Duty, Halo, Minecraft and more.
Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, And Future Of Blizzard Entertainment
Buying a gift for someone whose favourite game is World of Warcraft or Overwatch? Jason Schrier‘s book is a juicy read that captures the history of the renowned developer Blizzard.
REAPER: Learn to Paint Kit
Have a friend who’s dying to get into the Minifigure painting scene? This learner kit is perfect for setting them up in the long run. The set will get you started with the basics of painting minis, starter paints, brushes and some neat figures to practice with.
CRKD Nitro Deck
CRKD’s custom Nintendo Switch decks are an excellent gift for gamers wanting to add more flair to their Switch console. These decks are also ergonomically friendly, so your friend can game comfortably for longer.
The Best Gift Ideas For Tech Lovers
Cozylady Bluetooth LED Strip Lights
Help your friend literally glow up their room with these easy-to-set-up LED strip lights. All your friend has to do is hang these across their room, connect their phone to the lights and it’ll take their space to the next level.
Audio-Technica Wireless Beltdrive Turntable
This is a perfect starter turntable for your music-loving friend. Just pop it on the coffee table, toss on a record and enjoy an improved listening experience.
Apple Airtag
An AirTag is a solid gift for that friend who’s always anxious about losing their luggage. Store this inside, and you can track your luggage worldwide and get alerts when it’s discovered.
Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
You can never go wrong with a portable charger. If you’re shopping for someone whose phone is always running out of battery, this is the gift that will keep on giving.
Nanoleaf Essentials Smart Bulb
Colour-changing light bulbs are a great (and cheap) way to change the mood and atmosphere of a room. Nanoleaf’s Essentials bulbs are very easy to use with over 16 million colours to choose from.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Sennheiser’s latest wireless headphones have excellent noise cancellation, good audio quality and a huge battery life of up to 50 hours. For the price you’re paying, these are solid headphones.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand
Free your friends from the hassle of cables with this magnetic wireless charging stand. This charger will let them charge their iPhone and a pair of AirPods at the same time.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera
Do you know someone who suffers from pet separation anxiety? This 360-degree pet camera will let them check up on their furry friend whenever they want, and also toss them treats.
Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Bluetooth Speaker
If you’re buying for someone who plans to spend the summer at the beach, going on hikes or by the pool, then the Bose SoundLink Micro speaker could become their new best friend.
ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Got a mate who has been dropping hints about how they want a robovac? The ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 is a great two-in-one robot vacuum, with solid suctioning power and a built-in mopping feature. Their floors will have never looked cleaner!
Yuposl 5G WiFi Automatic Cat Feeder
Thanks to this smart pet feeder, your friend will never have to leave after work hangs early again because they have to feed their cat.
Fujifilm Mini Camera
If your mate is the one who’s always arranging the group for the candid photo, then the Fujifilm camera is sure to be an easy win.
Still looking? Find our ultimate 2024 Christmas Gift Guide here.
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