Well, don’t despair. Let us help sift through the available options and steer you towards the perfect present to enhance your loved one’s festive gaming, and win you that ’top gift buyer’ trophy.
These are the best gifts for console gamers this Christmas.
Q: Which Console Is More Powerful, the Xbox Series X or the PlayStation 5?
The Xbox Series X has a more powerful GPU, capable of 12 teraflops of computing power compared to 10.3 teraflops on PS5. The Xbox Series X also has a slightly faster CPU at 3.8GHz than the PS5’s 3.5GHz CPU.
A complete rig for racing gamers, the dual-motor force features will more realistically emulate things like changes in terrain, over-steering, and drifting. On-wheel buttons and paddle shifters let gamers make split-second, precise shifts that will help them gain those vital tenths of a second when they’re chasing that perfect lap time.
It has an adjustable pedal unit that lends the feel of driving a real car to accelerate, pressure-sensitive braking, and manual gear shifting. Pedal faces can be repositioned to suit individual preferences for heel-toe precision, and rubber feet help keep the pedal unit firmly in place.
For anyone who is serious about racing games, this is a great racing wheel and pedal set combo. It has the look and feel of a high-performance race car and makes a great choice of gift for racing nuts and petrol heads.
This comfortable noise-canceling headset provides up to 12 hours of wireless play on a full charge, and it has two built-in microphones that allow players to chat with their friends with crystal clear voice capture. It can also connect with PS VR as well for a complete audio-visual experience and has easy-access controls to enable gamers to adjust their setup as they play.
Offering fully immersive audio that puts players firmly in the center of the action, with sounds coming in from every direction, the Pulse 3D headset is a great gift idea for console gamers. And it’s even designed to mirror the look of the PS5 itself, which might add a bit of extra appeal to people who like things to be matchy-matchy!
This multi-function screwdriver repair kit allows console gamers to do just that. It works for all major game consoles and enables gamers to safely open their controllers and consoles and give their insides a bit of a spring clean. The kit consists of four high-quality S2 steel screwdrivers, which will each suit different consoles and their controllers, plus one steel and one plastic crowbar, as well as cleaning brushes and cloths.
All screwdriver bits are magnetic too, to prevent you from losing loose bits on the carpet, and the whole kit can be safely stored inside a handy EVA bag that’s included with your purchase.
While we do recommend that all potential tinkerers read up on how to safely open their gaming gear before doing so, this is a great little kit to have in the house and a neat budget-priced gift for console owners.
This wireless controller is an official Xbox product, and this edition features textured grips on triggers, bumpers, and the back case, making it a pleasure to hold and use. It shares the same functionality as your regular Xbox wireless controller, offering itself instead as a great new skin for a familiar favorite.
Rechargeable for a maximum of 30 hours of playtime, this wireless controller won’t let you or your giftee down. With custom button mapping, a dedicated share button, plus wireless gaming across Xbox Series XS, Xbox One, and PC, maybe it’s time to consider a bit of camouflage this Christmas.
Featuring two racing wheels, two joy-con grips, a multi-angle play stand, a games cartridge holder, in-ear headphones, a charging cable, a duo stylus pen, pro thumb grips, and a kitchen sink (not really), it’s almost easier to list what isn’t included with this kit!
This cornucopia of accessories is the ideal gift for anyone who is passionate about their Nintendo Switch OLED. With so much content in this kit, this really is the gift that will keep on giving, all the way through the new year.
You’ll find seven different RBG color modes to play around with, along with variable brightness settings, so that you can create the perfect atmosphere for whatever you’re playing. It has a simple plug-and-play setup and connects to the rear of the console to be enjoyed immediately. Its unobtrusive design means there’s no obstruction to ports, vents, or other interfaces either.
The LED stand works independently from your Xbox as well, so it can easily be used for mood lighting whenever the console is switched off too. Simple and effective, this Venom LED console stand provides a wonderous cosmetic upgrade to any gaming space.
It has a built-in storage sheet that can carry up to 10 Switch game cards and has a mesh pocket for storing charging cables. An elastic strap keeps the Switch safely tied down, so it won’t come loose and knock against other items inside the case. It has a double zipper design and top mounted carry handle, too.
This is a cool-looking, convenient way for Nintendo Switch owners to carry their console with them wherever they go. And its luxurious and padded interior ensures that it gets there safely, ready to be fired up and played. This a great budget-priced gift idea for console gamers this Christmas.
Other than that, though, the systems are a close match when it comes to power.
Q: What Modern-Day Game Console Is the Cheapest to Buy?
The Nintendo Switch Lite is the cheapest of the current generation of game consoles, followed by the Nintendo Switch, then Nintendo Switch OLED.
Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are similarly priced and currently the most expensive.
Q: Which Games Console Has the Best Graphics?
Although this is always open to debate, the Xbox Series X is technically the most powerful home console ever created, powering up to 12 teraflops of graphical performance for hyper-detailed native 4K games at up to 120 frames per second on supported screens.
