10 Best Christmas Gifts For Gamers [2021]

[@Shao.Lin69]

I like how this is like a video for non gamers to buy the gamer in there lives gifts they'll like, but let's be real were all gamers here, we're all watching this video for cool stuff to buy for ourselves and MAYBE other people lol

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

Maybe... 😉

[@GrabLifeByDaPoosy]

@@Die-Angst How does one become as cool as you. Please we all want to know. 🙄

[@Shao.Lin69]

@@Die-Angst I bet your real fun the be around

[@rihannareviewstechstuff]

True I am a gamer watching this lol

[@ZenDot-it5sy]

I feel attacked😂

[@CptMagnus]

Artbooks might be interesting as well.. they usually feature cool behind the scene knowledge or conecpt art

[@GoreHusbando]

As someone who gets a good deal of art books for Christmas or anything like that I can confirm art books are A1

[@originalityisdead.9513]

@@GoreHusbando I used to buy collectors editions of PC games when they included the disk, this one time i got a huge poster with one game can't remember what game it was anyways there was a guy in the store who was buying the same game and he seemed so interested in the poster as him and his friend were talking to each other in the que, i gave him the art work out of my Collectors edition it only seemed right as i wouldn't have used it, i got my game and he was happy so it was a win win, man i miss the days of physical editions of PC games especially the big box games.

[@joeburchett8237]

That would be a good idea for a video. I'm into my artbooks, and it's not always easy to find them Unless you know a game has one. Ten best game art books would be awesome.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

@@joeburchett8237 There's a few lists online Okami Offical complete works is one of the best according to the whoever made the list, i don't know much about art work just the games themselves.

[@CptMagnus]

@@joeburchett8237 Not necessarily a PC game but I love the artstyle of Magic the Gathering. For example: The Art of Ravnica.

[@josephkeen7224]

1. A few other good gift ideas are gaming themes mousepads or posters. 2. He’s actually right about gaming cookbooks. My cousin had a Fallout themed birthday party recently with recipes from that cookbook and they were pretty good, along with the book being surprisingly funny. For some reason the same author has done a Street Fighter cookbook of all things.

[@Omnishredder]

I'll bet it'll have a Guile's theme to it that street fighter cookbook would 🤣 (if it's true it'll be funnier as it'll show they were aware of the joke)

[@Azurko]

I would do that with a bottle of gummies (regular ones, nothing "fancy") and label them Rad-X for after the food was ate!

[@SasukeFromPart1]

I now desire the Elder Scrolls cookbook so I can make Whiterun's famous cheese wedge secret recipe lol

[@Karl_Marksman]

did you ever get the rad roach recipes right? Mine turned out very flaky

[@Insomnia4321]

@@SasukeFromPart1 i wanna see what these sweet rolls are all about

[@oKApplejack]

I think it’s really cool that you’re pointing people towards Etsy and small business craftspeople. Respect.

[@Stickfigure414]

Not gonna lie. I watched this to find more ideas for things to get for myself and I love the ideas that are in this video and all the things it inspires me to look for outside of what's on this video! Thanks for the great content as always!

[@Wooldrog]

I am here because I want to give myself a gift lol

[@geraldcasey6922]

Same

[@BlueJayYT]

3:00 We just gonna gloss over those "Daddy" headphone stands?

[@legobirdd]

lol

[@ilee4239]

Frrrr

[@LuxrayLloyd]

I love how these are way more functional than what people normally recommend!

[@HiroEne]

Dude, I was stumped what to get for a secret santa gift. He just gets whatever he wants so he's hard to shop for. Honestly, the cookbook thing was genius, thanks!

[@CartmansEvlTwin]

A book titled The Game Console 2.0 that goes in depth of past and present video game consoles with fully deconstructed images of them broken down is a good idea too.

[@tobiastroyer9972]

There is actually a bock like this in Germany from a very good game tester.

[@zerofreeze27]

Who else got super excited when you heard the banana stand headset holder..I'm definitely getting one of these.thank you

[@purplerain6260]

Im getting my step sister (7) an xbox 360 with some actually good kids games like Lego marvel and rayman legends. This is because i remember taking my xbox 360 to my dads farm when i was visiting and she wanted to play and of course i let her, but when i gave her the controller she automatically understood how it and the game works and wasn't just doing random mindless things like normally kids do when they play for the first time. That moment i realized she is a true gamer.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

When i was a kid getting a new console for Christmas was the best gift ever and still is, growing up isn't much fun.

[@Cyliano]

On the custom controllers there is also Extremerate, got a backplate with 4 extra buttons for the ps4 controller and it's really good

[@JTH739]

Yes, used them through amazon for controller repairs, they didn't disappoint 👌🏼

[@SirOsric]

And BattleBeaverCustoms.

[@PatrickThomasBrady]

@@SirOsric I think he was suggesting a more affordable option for a custom controller by suggesting extremerate where as battle beaver customs, scuf, and aim, start out expensive and over priced

[@Cyliano]

@@PatrickThomasBrady yeah mine is the Dawn v.1 and it's around 30USD, replaced the whole shell and buttons afterwards for like 50USD more. The materials feel good and look great, you only need a little dexterity to not break anything

[@PatrickThomasBrady]

@@Cyliano iv been on the fence about buying an extremerate shell and doing the swap my self but I think I’ll finally give it a shot, iv done some console repairs and a few gameboy shells so I don’t think I’ll have any problems

[@Siegmeyer_]

I was just looking on Etsy the other day! :) I’ll definitely have to get that Matrix lamp

[@wondersandwanders42]

My kids have loved the food from the Elder Scrolls cookbook. That mushroom sauce is delicious, and snowberry sauce was perfect and a great change for thanksgiving.

[@royalloki4792]

My brother has the cookbook and we’ve been meaning to make some stuff

[@isaiahach]

my dad got me a shirt for x-mas back in 2016-17 that had "Radical" written on it but instead of being ungrateful and embarrassed i wore it around the gym, at work (sawmill) or whenever we had a game of ball hockey at the gym or outdoor rink. my dad may be out of touch with our interests (my brother and sister) but he means well and thought it was something i'd like so i wore it instead of burying it in a drawer

[@isaiahach]

i wore it around other places as well and not just what i mentioned above

[@Ronaldo_Fortnite]

@@isaiahach respect, brother

[@isaiahach]

@@Ronaldo_Fortnite we try to tell him to save his money and that he doesn't need to buy us anything for x-mas anymore but he still does lol he usually gets us socks and a $50 gift card for either Tim Horton's or McDonald's. sometimes he'll through in $20-$30 worth of scratch tickets and will joke about sharing our winning's with him if we win big $$$$$ lol

[@ThatTwoPolishGuy]

The irony of your profile picture being blue while your name is "red"

[@Hightshells11]

gameranx its that time of the year again you know what that means you HAVE TO MAKE ANOTHER ONE

[@ZK-sv4vz]

Thanks! Love the list even more than usual. Now I know exactly what to buy myself for once! 🙃 And mad respect for giving independent artists so much attention. 🙏

[@BellatrixD2]

My Christmas present to myself will be a RTX 3090... that's Christmas 2022 btw (if I'm lucky) since there's none to be found 🙃 Happy Christmas to you guys, thanks for all the content and hours of entertainment.

[@skunkycatog]

That’s it? You really care about your family. I hate Christmas. I walk into a store with the thought of buying gifts for others, than I walk out with $600 worth of ammo and gear because of all the good prices 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@american_cinncinnatus]

Daym rtx 3090 i still got a 2080(in the mail) hehe

[@BellatrixD2]

@@american_cinncinnatus Nice! I have a 2080 now, it's brilliant. You're going to love it.

[@BellatrixD2]

@Pong Krell Exactly, thanks 😊

[@american_cinncinnatus]

@@BellatrixD2 yeah I really cant wait im still using intergrated graphics and run mc at a blazing fast 20 fps

[@maxthullen6408]

Gameranx continues to be the best channel on KZbin

[@aspi8219]

The only guide on KZbin where its not a bunch of links to random stuff that looked cool on amazon but actually a thought guide that feels personal. I think that's great.

[@KeeeeenW]

Great suggestions! Custom gifts are awesome! Finally a gamer gift video that does not simply tell you to buy Switch, Headphones, OLED TV for gifts.

[@Azurko]

As a geek & a woodworker, thank you for recommending wood items! I've made coasters, stands & even a mousepad in the past!

[@originalityisdead.9513]

Good computer desks are hard to come by for a decent price even the cheaply made chip boards ones can be expensive, if i had the skills I'd make myself a desk as ive found even the wider ones have issues, mine has headphone racks and they aren't even spaces out properly.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

Do you make coasters to sell ?

[@Azurko]

@@originalityisdead.9513 I found an old office desk base at a ReStore (goodwill for building supplies) for $25 and am planning on making a walnut top for it eventually. The top that's on it now is in good condition, but like you said, it's cheap particle board.

[@Azurko]

@@originalityisdead.9513 I used to, but gave up because in my area they just weren't selling. Once I get my shop back up and running (recently moved) I plan on opening my Etsy shop again.

[@originalityisdead.9513]

@@Azurko Do they ship to the UK ? I'd definitely buy some quality gear, some Half Life or TLOU coasters would be sweet.

[@moon_and_water]

That idea of cookbooks actually sounds kinda good "Ah, who am I kidding. I hate cookbooks." Nice upcoming holidays everyone!

[@noUGames]

I own the Fallout & Elder Scrolls cookbook. Both are really cool

[@purplerain6260]

2:38 there's also the urban dictionary mugs.

[@Mrtrophix]

Best gift, at my age, would be to just get high, and play all day during Christmas and not worry about bills for one day

[@MiamiSunrise]

A shitload of us are with you on that.

[@Mrtrophix]

@@Die-Angst and ?

[@kalskirata953]

Stop spending your money on drugs and maybe bills wouldn't be such a problem

[@mranxiety94]

Cringe.

[@Mrtrophix]

@@kalskirata953 I never said they were. We all have bills. Stay in your lane 😉

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

Etsy rocks! Ordered my daughter a real ocarina, proud dad gamer moment lol

[@mertyuip06]

I’m in high school and my parents aren’t the biggest fans of gaming your a good father chap thank you for bringing hope that not every parent is like that

[@mostunique5941]

@@mertyuip06 it gets better bro, I’m in university and my parents have taken years to just get used to the fact I game. Takes time

[@mertyuip06]

@@mostunique5941 thanks man have a merry Christmas

[@DFOS1001]

I'm 37. Been a gamer since the first NES came out. My mom still can't believe me that I'm still a gamer. On the other hand, now I play video games with my 2 kids. We're a happy gamers family.

[@Chill_Mode_JD]

@@DFOS1001 same here im 35 and my daughter is 11, gaming keeps us close! never stop my friend..

[@brawnagemage]

Literally have the WoW and Elders Scrolls Cookbooks. They are absolutely fantastic! Great recipes, anyone that scoffed at gaming cookbooks were speechless when they tried the goodies inside.

[@72DaltonM]

A friend had a super comfortable hoodie with my gamertag on it made for my birthday. One of my favorite gifts I've gotten.

[@Zirus_Blackheart]

Scuff?! LMFAO! Get em something that will break after a few weeks, yeah, great gift pfft Get them a BattleBeaver Controller!!!!

[@zacharyvanvorst2992]

I am so impreesed by this list. You guys blew it out of the park with stuff I ACTUALLY could want, not just "oh get a keyboard and a headset and like a few other accessories you probably already have" Thank you.

[@ed-edd-n-eddy]

I have the fallout cookbook (shout out to my girlfriend) and it's great. It has the classics like Nuka cola, iguana-on-a-stick, Blanco Mac and cheese and others. But there are also surprising additions too, like alcoholic drinks and slow-roasted leg of Yao guai. Just know that it is mostly meat based, so probably not the best book for vegetarians/vegans.

[@HarryMacleodMusic]

Hey gamer and I left a comment a few weeks ago saying I love ur content just wanted to sya again that u are one of my favourite KZbinrs and have watched ur videos for years and I will be for years to come. Keep it up fellas

[@rabidsu6979]

The daddy headphones stand is perfect for falcon

[@mundapunjabi84]

I MUST have that Matrix Lamp!!!

[@user-rt9ud4ic1m]

"What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse" Also a stellar, The Black Dahlia Murder song. Where's my metalhead gamers at?!

[@mrhamburgler480]

my man! have that shit tattooed across my back

[@bruno8000]

For anyone trying to buy a ps5, there are twitch bot which check vendor websites for availability. What they do is they continuously check if the console is in stock in different websites. Once it finds some in stock, an alarm goes off and the link is shared in twitch chat. That's how I managed to get mine. The bot that I followed was ps5kaufen. It is for Germany, although sometimes it did mention availability in Austria. Hope this tip helps anyone out there get their own console!

[@hallaloth3112]

Not gonna lie, a Christmas list from a few years back is what gave me the idea to get my fiance a custom controller. Can't remember who I went through, wish I had though to look back on the video and check out the recommended sites, but he loves it even though he is mainly a keyboard/mouse user there are just some games you play on controller. As we're in our own house for our first Christmas I've definitely meant to hit up Etsy for house decorations since I'm totally willing to just deck out my home with both our fandoms.

[@theguylevi]

For a stocking stuffer, many geeks of all types love an unusual sticker related to something they already like. Also patches & pins...depends on their style.

[@chr653]

A pillow with "you're finally awake" is definetily best gift

[@scottsteiner2026]

shout out to you guys for speaking up for the mid-small businesses!

[@stewlittle49051]

Ordered the custom twitch sign for my dad. He loves to stream the long dark can't wait to give it to him ❤

[@snachariah1883]

This gives me an idea on what I want.

[@llMakaveli]

What does? Cuz you literally commented the second the video dropped😂

[@snachariah1883]

@@llMakaveli Just in general, Christmas is hard man.

[@VongolaXZax]

@@snachariah1883 especially since some stores don't do layaway, ahem, Walmart.

[@n.anorooster]

Happy Holidays to the Team @ Gameranx

[@gameranxTV]

Happy Holidays Isaac

[@1ctoau230]

My dad got me a ps4 and I'm feeling so fking happy right now 🥴

[@darrel6724]

Thats good to hear. Hope you enjoy it

[@coresonic2374]

That's something I would love on a shirt. Had a horrible night with a curse. Which I just got over one recently

[@aymxn02_]

There's cookbooks for games??!! That's soo cool!!! I want one of those

[@Sard_Onyx]

Oh my god. A snake eater cookbook would be stellar.

[@RykerDavis123]

I live in California and work outside. That phone cooler is extremely useful at work in the summer when it's 114 degrees and im watching videos

[@ooziepro]

the masculine urge to get your homies wrapped Christmas gifts so they know you care for and appreciate them

[@Dr.Kryptanical]

That matrix lamp looks like it could be potentially dangerous depending what kind of person made it, if they weren't thorough or didn't care to check the wood is a fire hazard if the the circuitry short circuits or lighting pops!

[@chazz3167]

I thought scuff was the only one doing ps5 controllers right now. I'm already on aim controllers making a cheaper option, thank you!

[@burstpanther6352]

Definitely stay away from Scuf. Terrible quality and overpriced.

[@BaoZakeruga]

This is the one I was waiting for

[@rileybazan9747]

Displates can be pretty good

[@majindomttv3903]

I literally commented asking for this on your before you buy on halo! And to see this video now made me feel like Christmas came early!!!!

[@InfinityYUL438]

Gift Cards FTW!!! My favorite combo, Steam and a food chain in THEIR area, pew pew with chew chew. Better then money for those who would spend money on 'issues'. By issues I mean drugs, gambling, etc, not bills, debts, etc.

[@jordanleopold93]

Sold. Getting my brother a banana stand for Xmas.

[@chadthurston2006]

Etsy 12 Days before Christmas is basically saying look at all this thoughtful and cool stuff you could have gotten if you had thought about it last month.

[@kornykory]

I got the wow cookbook for my birthday and it is great!

[@gameranxTV]

👌

[@steveg8029]

I'm not a big mobile gamer but I bought the kishi game pad and I love it. I don't play games on my phone without it.

[@OmniscientSloth]

I got the Corsair Virtuoso headset a few months back and it’s awesome! I had to buy thicker ear pads and a headband cover on Amazon because it wasn’t the most comfortable fit(which is the biggest complaint with these headsets). But with the ear pads and headband they are an insanely good headset and a bit less expensive in the higher quality headset range. Highly recommend!

[@flyncurran1200]

Hi I’m having the same issue with the comfort of the headset. What earnpads did you get and were you able to replace them?

[@OmniscientSloth]

@@flyncurran1200 I tried posting a couple times the address, so sorry if I posted multiple times. I don’t think I can post a web address but this is the items name in Amazon. Earpads Compatible with Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE Gaming Headset - Memory Foam Earcups - Hybrid (PU/Velour) Ear Cushions I Black

[@flyncurran1200]

@@OmniscientSloth Thank you. I don’t think I have the SE version though. Mine are the white version. Did you earcups twist right off? How did you replace them?

[@abuzainabahmadsyakirnorazli]

is that mum's lightsaber 0:22

[@OrangeOne03]

legend has it that if you give your significant other Cyberpunk 2077, your love will last eternally, because this game will take forever to complete

[@victoriasmith3504]

Oh yes, here to add some things to my list 😈

[@olibob203]

I was surprised he didn't mention new side plates for the obtuse ps5 , I want some :)

[@kjs8495]

Jake: I feel like everybody gets at least one cookbook for Christmas... ... You do? 🤨 I guess we're more a sweaters and scarves kind of family. Anyway, great list. Thanks Gameranx. Happy New Year.

[@Godsl7ragon]

Damn good recommendations on this one.

[@tnt65822]

I got my wife a Starwars cook book.. boi that shit SLAPS. It's a pain to prep, but there's an alcoholic drink in there that is probably the best I've ever had.

[@theJonyLoco16]

Great. Now i want a metal gear cooking book.

[@MrSkullhead0]

I gave my friend a gamer tag light last year. And they absolutely loved it. I put his gamer tag on an Apex predator logo from Apex Legends. Even though we’re not predators teehee.

[@MrGutsTheBerserk]

3:28 "There's always money in the banana stand."

[@fiction3940]

My wife got me a wooden headphone stand last year and I absolutely love it. Its a cheap wooden one from amazon that looks like an Omega sign. Really makes the desk area look classy. Also, as a grandpa aged gamer (does 32 count?) I really wish I had a lumbar support pillow when I was younger. My dudes, sitting in a shitty chair, hunched over, getting sore. Yeah that goes away the next day when you're 19. Get a lumbar support. You'll thank me later.

[@mobinmandegar5902]

Jake: we've recommended a banana holder in the past Me pointing at my monitor in dicaprio style: GAMERANX EASTER EGG!!!!

[@barelyharmful9539]

Very helpful. I just randomly shared this to my gf 🥺

[@Enrique-lk1nx]

0:22, yes I would like a fleshlight as a gamer gift

[@danieldominguez5863]

I legit looked up this title this morning so I could get some ideas on what to ask for lol

[@itsmikey9264]

FINALLY I LOVE THESE VIDEOS IM A GAMER BUT NOT GOOD AT CHOOSING PRESENTS

[@Maxsmell100]

The mug tho 😂👍

[@christophercozad4374]

The banana strand!? GUINESS!!!!

[@charlescrossen7513]

I have some gamer cookbooks and they are awesome.

[@Harley4you]

the new Alien Cookbock :D

[@NicholasTSilveira]

These are actually great

[@ryg4895]

custom key caps are cool too

[@zephwilliams3010]

I’m getting Farcry 6 for Christmas... don’t ask me how i know, i just do.

[@gameranxTV]

👍

[@tyleroutland435]

Yeah I played far cry 6 my first far cry game its amazing 👏

[@Peelbacks]

Thanks! You gave me so many great ideas.

[@thewilhelmscream7912]

"How about we make your banana stand!?!" -Gob Bluth :)

[@kriscynical]

I do literally 90% of my Christmas shopping on Etsy! This year one of my best finds was a seller who makes art prints of audio sound waves, whether it be from a specific song or a custom recording you send in. I'm giving my mom a framed print of my voice saying "I Love You" (we're _really_ close so I know she's going to absolutely love it), but if I was buying for a gamer I'd totally get a print of a famous sound byte or musical theme from their favorite game/franchise.

[@Neko4president]

Sounds pretty cool...what’s the name of the seller?

[@kriscynical]

@@Neko4president VoiceAndSound 🙂

[@homelessperson5455]

It's been a decade, and my Walmart banana stand is still going strong as one of the best value purchases I've ever bought. Don't use it for bananas tho, it sucks for that.

[@joni2891]

I hope ps5 from santa claus, and I hope santa claus is real....

[@NotSoSeriousGaming]

Great ideas guys another great video you inspire me sooo much keep it up

[@Holm55]

For real, do not underestimate the value of artists and craftmanship on etsy

[@ZackBlackwood97]

Being a gamer overall is expensive af. Would I like a gaming computer? Absolutely. But nobody can agree on specifications and it'd bankrupt me. I hate not being able to afford stuff

[@ZackBlackwood97]

@@Die-Angst how are you nah-ing something that applies to me? Are you saying I don't not have the money

[@psycho-007agent]

"#2 don't laugh at me for this one, a cookbook" me: instantly Seth Rogan laughed😆👍

[@nuclearfish010]

The razer kishi is so great paired with gamepass. Even some play store games have controller support

[@kitsune_bot1654]

I like how he said affordable though

[@nuclearfish010]

@@kitsune_bot1654 it's very affordable? It's just as much as any other controller

[@kitsune_bot1654]

@@nuclearfish010 Sorry, I'm just remembering the og price for it, though to be true I still see it going for 100 dollars usually.

[@nuclearfish010]

@@kitsune_bot1654 well definitely don't buy it for that much. That'd be a rip

[@hadoukenocx4746]

Banana Stand FTW :>

[@GertRist]

Thanks for ideas for my money investments

[@busboy262]

NPC hat - I think that the term "NPC" has grown in numbers of people that know the term and the meaning has changed by some since you last checked.

[@Anoobis21]

Expandable storage for the ps5 is a hot item on my wishlist

[@zwippie92]

I wish you guys had put this video out a little sooner than 1 week before christmas but I take what I got, thanks for the awesome tips. Got two of those gamer tag signs, one for me, one for my brother, cost me an arm though in shipping to sweden it feels like.