If you bombed at giving gifts last Christmas and need a redemption cycle, then you might be in luck! Here at The Gaming Ground, we’ve decided to help you out with a Top 10 list of gifts for the gamer; or geek inside of you that will spread that holiday cheer, and be a talk piece on your next social gathering. There’s a little bit of everything on this list, and whether you’ve been naughty or nice—you’ll find the perfect one to give to that special someone!
10. Fallout 4
Fallout 4 from Bethesda has quickly become one of the hugest games to launch this holiday season. Not only has it transcended the expectations of Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas fans. It’s opened up to a new generation of gamers on the Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Set in Boston, a catastrophic chain of events forces you to traverse the world in search of mystery, wonder and amazement.
Price: $59.99 via Steam
9. HP Limited ED. Star Wars themed Laptop
Obviously, you’ll need something to play Fallout 4 on—so why not fuse the best of both worlds while you’re at it? HP and Star Wars have teamed up to bring you one of the sickest collaborations since Mountain Dew and Halo teamed up. Running Windows 10 and packing enough power to run almost any game on the market, this 15.6-inch HP laptop is a beast. Under the hood, we have an i5-6200U processor, 6 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB HDD for storage. It features Bang and Ofulsen audio
Still need more power to dominate PVP, or kill new Champions? Then the i7 touch-screen version with 12 GB RAM is your best shot. It’s about twice the price of the one featured, but well worth the extra expense to play everything at maximum graphics, and audio settings. Besides watching Star Wars: The force awakens in HD on this when released on Blu-ray you can also play Star Wars Battlefield and recreate your favorite scenes from past entries.
Price: $699.99 via HP
Remember the days of Marvel vs. Capcom or Street Fighter II Turbo? If you’re like me, you do, and for those reasons, including many more you stay sharp with your arcade button practice. Even better you can retire those skills or pass them off to a younger generation through this light switch. Ok, so maybe you can’t teach them all your skills, but it’s a great conversation starter—and who else would want to have one besides your best friend? Pick them up, and you’ll be glad that you did so!
Price: $14.99 via thinkgeek
7. 8-Bit Mario Question Block Lamp
This is a no brainer—who wouldn’t want a touch-sensitive Mario Question Block Lamp? And before you ask, yes you have to punch it from the bottom to activate it, and yes. It does make the 8-bit classical chime when it activities and flickers. With everything going on with Super Smash Bros (plus the new console Nintendo is working on), this just sets you up to stay happy in the holiday season even longer! Pick it up and enjoy the brighter experience your gameplay will have
Price: $79.00 via 8bitlit
We know the Triforce is a legend that’s embedded deep in many of our hearts. So much, in fact, that many have gotten infinite tattoos of the symbol itself. Even though we still have yet to unlock the mysteries of the Triforce, we can use it as a lamp for now. Whether hanging or stationary, you can light up dark caves, and even darker rooms with this lamp that’s touch sensitive. Unfortunately, it doesn’t make any noises—but it does look fantastic next to your Master Sword.
Price: $64.00 via etsy
Darth Vader wants you to ride in style this Holiday season with his motorcycle. Obviously, it’s not going to be as fast as a land speeder, but it will do the trick. Ural’s Dark Force is available as a limited edition of 25 bikes. The features include:
Price: $14,999 via imz-ural
If you’re trying to find the right gift for the lady in your life, then look no further than here! These cat earphones are perfect and have a dual design and functionality. They have external speakers for the ears, and have surround sound inside the headset itself. Not only will her Hatsune Miku Cosplay be perfect. It will pop with these if she decides to change it up and be a cyber pop star or whatever else. Check these out and pick them up for that extra-special smile for Christmas.
Price: $129.99 via brookstone
3. Anime Swords
Who wouldn’t want to recreate their favorite scenes in a cosplay at an anime con or even in your local park? Well if you’re ambitious enough and have the dough to toss around you can pick up a replica razor-sharp sword from Trueswords.com. Although they don’t specialize in anime swords entirely, they have a very diverse selection to choose from for your leisure.
It’s also a great gift for anyone looking to spruce up their sword skills or even begin their own shogunate in their neighborhood. Just remember practice and use swords responsibly if you choose full tang sharp blades
Price: $29.99-$200.00 via trueswords
If you’re feeling nostalgic for Back to the Future you can relive your childhood memories with this Flux Capacitor car charger. You can give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas. Doc Brown couldn’t have picked a better gift himself if he tried.
Supporting dual charging, and lighting for extra vision in your car, you can rest assured this charger is ready for the long-haul—especially once you hit 88mph! For the price, it’s not bad, and it would make one of the most interesting conversation pieces in your vehicle you ever inspired.
Price: $24.99 via Thinkgeek
Yes, Dr. Who is something that cannot be topped this Holiday season. And what’s even more impressive, is how epic this will look in a doorway or a room. Remember Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory? Not only would this be great for Dr. Who parties. It will be even better for those who want to retro-fit their living spaces to be entirely like Dr. Who.
The price isn’t too shabby either considering it’s made of durable cardboard or measures a whopping 55” x55” x 108.” Give your friends or family the gift of Dr. Who and enjoy this timeless classic wherever you decide to roost it.
Price: $275.00 via Amazon.com
There’s a multitude of presents you can get your loved ones this Xmas, but rest assured you don’t want to miss out on these fantastic ideas. Remember to wrap them with love and care and expedite the shipping! Merry Christmas to you and yours and have a happy new year.
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Kenay Peterson
The Gaming Ground
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