What to buy the gamer who has everything? [Holiday Gift Guide 2024]

[@ethanhoerl]

“It’s better than buying them a game they might never play” bold of you to assume I play any of the games I buy

[@Cheeseb0ng]

I just scroll through them for an hour then play the same 3 games I've played since high school

[@DavideNastri]

​@@Cheeseb0ngNonsense! Scrolling takes away a lot of time from playing those awesome gems!

[@cardcaptorsnaruto]

@@Cheeseb0ng oh good that's not just something I do!

[@Poonkyz]

Last games I play is steamos...wow it's so fun look at hundred of games I never play

[@lennymarinez]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Danominator]

I want the tiny dog please

[@Zytherionis]

No my dog

[@FlightTVyt]

Tiny dog or bust.

[@marcusdxjeff]

I have all that so the tiny dog is a must

[@I_SuperHiro_I]

😂😂

[@ImperatorZed]

Give me dog and nobody get hurt

[@DuckBytesTech]

I may or may not be watching this, pretending I'm shopping for someone else, when in reality, it's for me... I'm the gamer who has everything.

[@GekkoGeemu]

The Steam Deck Tomtoc bags fits a Switch with a Satisfye grip PERFECTLY, for anyone wondering.

[@DavideNastri]

Tomtoc bags are the GOAT. I also suggest the 1.5l, it's so tiny for traveling and you can put in it a Nintendo switch (with detached joycons). A beauty! I am also in love with the 28l t66. A marvel and the prices are... OK.

[@HistoryBluff137]

Can varify ✔️

[@Zathren]

Parents, gamers adore gift cards. Our hobbies are expensive and well always appreciated having a little extra wiggle room for game buying.

[@gregorymirabella1423]

it's better to just get money.

[@hectaifernandez]

i can confirm that I love receiving gift cards

[@christopherfischetti8373]

Grandparents like to give gifts not just money. They like to give a physical game not just a eshop card.

[@TheOnlyJohnAbraham]

If gaming is an expensive hobby what's a cheap hobby?

[@Xi-bladedfanproduction]

@@gregorymirabella1423 It’s really hard to just get money for me because most of my money gets eaten up by adulting and also I have a family member that has no interest in giving to me for Christmas every year he tells me he’s happy to trade a $100 dollar bill with his autograph on it for a $100 dollar bill with my autograph like (do I look like a stupid 3 year old), it just really sucks because this family member is clearly either cutting costs by not getting me anything or is playing favorites because everyone else in my family gets about that much from him…but not me.😭

[@pilcrow182]

About the "probably don't buy specific games" thing around 3:19, I've found there's a notable exception. If the giftee is a PC gamer (including handheld PCs like the Steam Deck), their Steam wishlist is probably full of games they're interested in but didn't buy because they were "just waiting for a sale" and then probably forgot about them. Those games make excellent gifts most of the time, especially if you can get them during one of the four big seasonal sales (though unfortunately it's a little late for that at this point). I think you *will* need to have a Steam account, yourself, in order to buy things for someone else, but it's probably worth it, and you can schedule the digital 'delivery' to happen on Christmas day. Or if you don't want to make an account, just buy them a Steam giftcard and they'll probably go through their own list during the Winter sale for extra savings.

[@Nostradankus]

I find that steam wish list gift games - both ones I gifted and ones I was gifted - by and large don't get played. I know I have at least a dozen games on my wish list that I'm generally interested in but wouldn't want to actually own and play, and we all know how most people on steam have years worth of backlogs. I wouldn't gift steam games unless I knew that person hasn't been on steam for a long time - maybe got started with a steam deck in recent years - or I know they actually keep an up-to-date wish list and like getting new games. I stick to recent releases I know they are interested in currently otherwise. Just my .2

[@pilcrow182]

@@Nostradankus Seems we have different experiences. I guess I have a lot of relatively broke friends, who put things on their wishlists because they can't afford full price. That's me, too. A game's gotta be basically *perfect* for me to spend $30, and any more than that is a total no-go, so newer releases often sit on my wishlist for a year or two until they're finally cheap enough to be reasonable (or I forget about them, lol). My sister is another example: she wasn't a PC gamer *at all* until she got a Steam Deck (which quickly became her favorite system), and is perpetually too broke to buy the games she wants, so 90% of her wishlist is stuff she's actually wishing for. Buying Steam games for either of us during a big sale is an easy win. ^-^

[@gaker19sc]

For $50, you can also get them a modded DSi with some games on an SD Card. That's what I got my sister and I ended up liking it so much that I got another one for myself

[@arey256]

Whoa where can I get one?

[@theradioq]

My brother in Christ, share the link please

[@MakerManX]

​@@theradioq it's pretty easy to mod a DSi yourself

[@Daniels8368]

For free you can just mod an old ds or 3ds and let them play any game (assuming they already have the storage for it)

[@FakeAmberFranklin]

How? All the ones I’ve seen are 250+

[@joelavoie84]

This is the best gift buying guide, because it's actually going through price points that are realistic.

[@Amber-jb8su]

It doesn’t even have to be for Christmas either. Buying someone a steam deck or laptop is crazy to me but I can see it happening if a friend was getting married or graduating or something.

[@absolutelynotgriffith1954]

Been watching you for around four years now man, and ive always been thankful for these videos. Just got a switch for myself yesterday, and i was just about to commit one of the eight sins and buy a nintendo pro controller until your video reminded me of the 8bit Lite. You saved my wallet man, i hope you have a great month!

[@mrfixite]

The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is pretty good too if you decide to upgrade. And the ultimate.

[@RFNY315]

People don’t like the switch pro controller?

[@bland9876]

​@@RFNY315yes have you used the d-pad? Plus the left analog stick is in the wrong spot unlike on the Wii classic controller pro or the PlayStation 5 controller. It's ok for Mario Odyssey but the moment you want to play something like Fortnite or Mario Wonder the stick is in the wrong spot because you want your finger aligned at all times.

[@BULL3T2B1NARY]

@@RFNY315it’s a great controller imo. Mine lasted years and serviced me well. But when animal crossing came out the drift happened. 8bitdo has Hall effect sticks so no drift :)

[@RFNY315]

@@bland9876 lol yeah I actually like the d pad.

[@Lord_Reset]

One of the best things I bought for myself and I'd be psyched if I got it as a cheap gift or a secondary gift or whatever was a high quality very long usb-c cable. If you've ever been to a hotel you know that the outlets are a mess and having just a super long cable to run behind the bed or across the room is great. I have a 20ft, it's awesome.

[@bland9876]

I have a weird USB C power supply. It looks like a laptop charger complete with removable plug cable side but the weird thing is the end of the power connector part isn't a barrel jack instead it's a USB C plug. It's so powerful that my Microsoft Surface tablet (which refuses to charge off of normal USB wall chargers and even some PD chargers) will charge off of it. It's also really long because it's just like a normal laptop charger. It does have the annoying thing of having a big brick halfway through unfortunately. I find it more convenient to use a wall USB C charger and a super long cable.

[@StuieHunter]

My wife asked me what I wanted, honestly, happy she did. I'm getting 1tb ssd for my old gaming laptop. It has a tiny ssd that stopped me gaming on it a few months ago, now, I can't wait to drop into loads of older games I've missed out on over the years on the go.

[@TaeKwonMoe]

You bastard. You got me with the coffee commercial. lol. Sent a 6 month sub to my daughter for christmas.

[@rylaaaaaaa]

you should have probably warned more about fake sd cards, theyre pretty common on retailers like amazon

[@keiz_]

Another fantastic controller is the 8bitdo Ultimate 2C! It's for PC and android (ios support is coming soon) and it's only $30, but it is on backorder most the time currently. Has hall effect sticks and the dongle still. Love mine

[@JessicaNeidingHaverly]

I second this! It's my favorite controller. Best compatability with my steam deck docked.

[@Cheeseb0ng]

And when in doubt, socks. Always socks. At least from my experience lol.

[@Collin_J]

Wigwam socks or we're no longer friends

[@bland9876]

Some socks are terrible and I'm surprised I'm still alive. 100% serious. I bought a pack of socks that were so slippery the first time that I walked into a room that didn't have carpet while wearing them It was as if I just walked on ice so the fact I didn't fall and hit my head on something is amazing.

[@Leopardeye]

Oh no… Are you the giver or the receiver? 😂😂😂

[@Cheeseb0ng]

@@bland9876 nonono you need to get HappySocks, theyre not slippery.

[@Cheeseb0ng]

@@Leopardeye well i prefer to be the reciever, but when I see raccoon socks, that means everybody geting socks for christmas

[@lupeylycan]

i got an anbernic sp because of your vid on it and man am i so happy with it, what a great little device. its honestly made me want one of the higher tier anbernics I would add that if you're getting this as a gift, a mini hdmi for tv out is a great addition you might not think to include that really elevates the experience

[@arey256]

Whoa that’s cool. Does it only work for this anbernic sp or does it work for other devices from other brands

[@lupeylycan]

​@arey256 I'm not sure on what models all include it but it should be mentioned on the website page for any who have it, if there's any in particular you're interested in, and someone might have compiled a list somewhere on the reddit. I've been really satisfied with the sp's performance in this regard though and depending on the os you run, you can even use a Bluetooth controller for something more comfortable and wireless. it's fun for gba and the like but I especially appreciate it for, say, dreamcast or snes or similar.

[@NovaIsTheBot]

Gotta be careful with the naming. There's mini and micro HDMI. Both are slightly different shapes.

[@rinceart]

The only KZbin videos where I don't skip the ads. :)

[@danielcobia7818]

I might add, with regards to controllers around the $50 mark, that if your gamer prefers old school D-Pad action (NES, SNES era stuff) then I'd put the slight edge on the 8bitdo Pro 2 rather than the Ultimate. Still, the Ultimate does have the same D-Pad, which is my favorite to use. So much better than the Switch Pro controller. Excellent list Bob.

[@catgirl_eva]

I have that same 8BitDo controller. The two D-pads in place of two analogue sticks took a little getting used to, but it's a great controller in the end.

[@TamaraGirodie]

Love love love this video!!! Hey Wulff, just a small nitpick suggestion, as a female gamer I would enjoy a lot of this stuff too 😁 maybe instead of using “guy” you can use “friend” or “person”. Love your content! ❤

[@Amber-jb8su]

Haha that was me too. You have a female audience too Bob!! “Family” or “friend” would’ve been good enough for me. “Person” is too vague.

[@Tieigo0]

Again with the gender shenanigans?

[@ScoutOW2]

Miyoo a30 literally doubled to $59.99 15 hours after this video went out

[@PatientPete]

yeahhhhh…. I was looking for this comment

[@ScoutOW2]

@@PatientPete Did they raise it because of the video?

[@james_nolan]

0:58 It's like he's talking directly to me

[@sonicheroxd5767]

I bought myself an old LCD Steam Deck. The old 512 GB model, one of the last ones Valve had in stock for like $350+ on sale, that includes taxes. Early birthday present. I COULD'VE gotten an OLED but that would've been an extra $200+. So I decided to just settle on the old one. I did buy an Anbernic 35XXSP back in the Summer, and my brother was blown away when he first saw me playing it. I might end up getting him one for Christmas.

[@Amber-jb8su]

I got the 64 GB LCD Deck with a 1TB SD card for $295 off eBay and this thing is awesome. I would’ve loved the OLED since I have the Switch OLED, but couldn’t justify the price. The 2 decks basically have the same internals so it’s really okay to get the LCD model to save some cash. If I want power I’ll go to my PC to game.

[@NovaIsTheBot]

For the 8bitdo controller. They actually have an Xbox version of the ultimate now. But it's only wired. But you do get 2.4 and BT for other devices.

[@milesmack2798]

Honestly if someone gave me a 1 year subscription to Game Pass or PS Ultimate I would be so damn happy. What I really want this charismas are controllers. Give me some new Joy Cons for Christmas and I will cry tears of joy lol.

[@barbatosrex8654]

8:18 dont yell at me 😢😂

[@nsgames24]

18:26 I love when he censors himself with a video game sound effect 🤣

[@SergioSergio12345]

To add to the cheap controllers, 8bitdo had the Ultimate 2C Wired controller for 20-25$, it works with Switch and PC

[@ItZxNoTxMe]

The vibes of your videos are the best

[@Kirky64]

The best gifts to give to someone at $20, $50, and $100 are a $20 bill, a $50 bill, and a $100 bill. The gift that can get anything for those prices.

[@GoldChocobo77]

You give money to your partner, or friends? That's weird

[@flyinglobster9552]

@@GoldChocobo77it’s not weird it those kind of look like u didn’t give any thought to it though. Unless they prefer getting money

[@AlexisLeskinen]

a custom mousepad is a great idea, even if they already have one.

[@Dracossaint]

I'll add onto this. A lot of those places allow gift cards on their website

[@SouthernWolff]

Mousepads are a scam, lol

[@AlexisLeskinen]

@@SouthernWolff ah yes something for aesthetics its a scam 😶

[@SouthernWolff]

@@AlexisLeskinen you just said it yourself. As per your own comment, it's for aesthetics. If you have a half decent mouse, you don't need a mouse pad. Modern sensors can read on just about every surface (with exception of glass/transparent surfaces). The only real exception is if you're buying a mousepad with a wrist support, and you have arthritis, or fear carpal tunnel. To your point, NanoLeaf panels are also a scam. You can make your own for about $1-2 per panel. But they charge $100+ for a pack of 6. That, my friend, is called a scam. All in the name of "aesthetics!"

[@alegmer295]

@@SouthernWolff for your information, some people can have problems on a table, and can even make your mouse slide smoother and whats the problems of it being for aesthetics? RGB exists on everything on a PC setup for aesthetics, and it is a huge market, aesthetics is a big thing for many people for the price part, your first comment is "mousepads are a scam", generalizing the industry as a whole, not talking about a single thing, so he is still right for thinking its not a scam as you never specified

[@svartdraken]

To be precise, UHS-2 only works when also the card is UHS-2. There is a physical difference, since UHS-2 has two rows of pins on the back of the card and are usually not supported by anything aside professional cameras or some drones. The 25$ SanDisk will definitely not take advantage of that.

[@sirselfdestruct]

IMHO a holiday gaming gift guide targeted to less-informed buyers should absolutely highlight the fact that the next Switch all but likely be out in the next 12 months and that money would be better spent on waiting for the next generation.

[@Chamberz55]

Great vid every year, please add to my GFs algorithm. One note, that 8bitdo Dongle is sold separately and great for using xbox controllers on switch. Under $25!

[@BULL3T2B1NARY]

If you get the 8bitdo ultimate it comes with the dongle. It’s in the charging stand.

[@LiamACiDLord]

Thank you for the USB cable with display recommendation. I've been looking for a new one (or a few) to replace my current cable with some of the LED spots out... gotta love wonky displays. Love the tom toc bag, I have the same one ;)

[@mitchthepreacher1512]

Great video Wulff, Happy Holidays!

[@danielhulan3058]

Man WULFF DEN, you really get me. That comment about buying games was spot on. Don't buy me games. If you want to get a steam card that's fine but I like specific types of games. Unless I ask for something specific, don't get it. Also, the idea of buying storage is spot on.

[@wirikidor]

I guess my Switch branded Legend of Zelda 1TB MicroSD card hidden away in my Switch isn't the flex I thought it was.

[@Amber-jb8su]

Yeah but it matches and it’s Nintendo themed!! I have the star SD card in mine and yes I got it because it’s Mario themed lol.

[@her0x0ftime85]

Hope you’ll keep doing these every year!

[@danielwood6743]

This video is warm. Warm in the videographer sense, and also it warms my cockles. Cockles is a funny word. Where am I?

[@j4n3m84]

0:18 I have never heard anyone pronounce playstation 5 the way you do

[@SouthernWolff]

With the inflection on "play" instead of flat all the way through the word? I don't think it's that deep.

[@j4n3m84]

@ not much deepness in that statement

[@MrBoomblaster]

I can second the 8bitdo ultimate controller! It really is a great controller! I love sliding it in the charger stand, so satisfying.

[@Danominator]

8:19 bob jumpscare

[@mrfixite]

Shia labeouf vibes haha

[@robertdiver4047]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this. Thanks Wulf!!

[@SouthernWolff]

Damn. This is crazy. Family asks me "what do you want for Christmas?" I say "I have no clue, I have everything". I find this video, and, like damn, I have all of these things 🤣🤣

[@soft-loaf]

Anyone know the camera shown at 9:26

[@dlifer2111]

Okay, I know this is about gaming...but I saw that Fujifilm and I'm debating that one over a Canon. Any complaints about Fuji?

[@Thesparten45]

Im curious, you said the Miyoo A30 is 30$, but everywhere im looking as it priced at 50$. I'd assume its the sight you linked, but that's not what im seeing

[@JAHDUBProductions]

Gift cards are always cool. Let them get it. That's what I'd want. I bought my neighbor a Quest 3S though. I might buy myself some glasses. The new Xreal or the RayNeo glasses look cool. That little controller you showed was cool too.

[@jacobyorton]

6:58 I love 8bitdo! But what I love about this controller in particular is all the D-Pads! Great for Zelda Echoes of Wisdom and Link's Awakening, since those games force the stick instead of allow D-Pad, which just feels wrong for 2D Zelda.

[@thatzaliasguy]

Oh no, Wulff Den has the infamous cracks on the bottom shell of his Limited Edition Steam Deck OLED model.

[@theerecklessknight]

Where'd you find the MIYOO A30 for $30?

[@uriva0707]

Sadness when I looked it up😢

[@Milkshakefrenchfries]

If they have a PS5, a PS Portal would be a good gift on the expensive side for 200. Most PS5 owners don’t have it and they’ve been doing a lot to improve it recently.

[@JAHDUBProductions]

Years ago my sister and brother in law bought me a Vita. It was the best. If I had a PS5, I'd be excited to get a portal.

[@daegan00]

I have both the xbox elite controller and the 8bit do ultimate and I hands down only use the 8bit do controller. not only is the 8bit so much cheaper, it feels a little cheaper but there are so many nit picks of the elite controller that makes it not worth it. the 8bit has hall effect sticks and the elite controller doesn't, but doesn't have the 4 back buttons; it at least has 2

[@lazyshinobi2861]

If they were born in the 90’s get them the SP if they are tech friendly (small tinkering helps it excel) if not get them the brick with cross mix pre installed. Either one of those is sure to get them in the nostalgic feels upon first game launch ❤

[@Loving_Awareness]

Lmfao that ad reel was hilarious. Best one I’ve seen yet 👏🔥😂

[@ZeniusFox]

Appreciate the use of Diamond Dust Act 2 from Sonic 3d Blast (Saturn). You truly were a Sega kid lol.

[@Tjoeb123]

0:16 Sonic 3D Saturn music. Now that's a pleasant surprise...

[@HUYI1]

I brought a series X Controller on black Friday for £20 off and they had various colours including gold, see through gold and dream pink which was my favourite choice and purple for the girls out there, nice controller for people who don't want to splash out on a elite one! Some series X accessories would also be a good idea to use it for emulation or even a portable drive for more storage for your retro games! Some of his ideas are pretty cool for gamers in your family but I don't have any so it's been nicer to spoil yourself for Christmas with a item that he recommends at least 😊

[@zagoraphobia]

Anyone know if the Tomtoc bag will fit a switch with the Satisfye grip?

[@FuqYu]

Tech reviews suggest the Amazon Basics cards are decent and I haven’t had issues with mine compared to my Sandisk Extreme cards.

[@nicmaci7087]

I think this is the only channel I don’t just skip through the ads 😂.

[@EswarNeon]

So fabulous! I hope you bought that little Dior bag. It is so cute. You are right. The kislux is handbag heaven.

[@scherge]

I really seem to be one of those gamers who has everything from your list that he wants 😅 but there are some very solid recommendations, imo. The 8bitdo UC or an Elite Controller from the design lab in combination with the 8bitdo BT dongle V2 are highly recommended. The latter one in particular is among my most favorite controllers ever, and I've owned quite a few in three decades of gaming.

[@akuji330]

By the way, The Miyoo a30 popularity is increasing because of the price and Spruce OS, an operating system that fixes some issues with the stock one and adds stuff. people say it's similar to onion OS

[@alfanzoblanco1608]

Torn between getting someone a Wolverine V3 Pro or an Xbox Elite Series 2 since they mainly PC game but they like stuff that lasts longer

[@Kozent15]

You know your in deep when you have all the stuff on the Christmas list...

[@labman472011]

I just got a Christmas bonus, and Bob is making me itch to spend it on something. How dare you do this to me sir

[@Allwayskind6]

Haha hell yeah thank you for this Always enjoy your videos man

[@TrainRstudios]

Actually steam deck are on sale at Best Buy and some gamestops

[@Xen0gears515]

My personal fav is still the steam deck. I have 5 handhelds: gpd win max 2, gpd win 3, retroid pocket 4 pro, switch OLED (switch is still awesome too) and steamdeck. I like the idea of GPD win max 2 using it as my main laptop and handheld but most of the time its just connected to my monitors and used as a desktop. Sometimes its fun to play games via monitor. But when comes to portability, comfort, good battery life and performance (still surprised how well steam deck runs on most games) the steam deck is my go to. There's just something about the steamdeck that I love.

[@victoriah6665]

Do those retro games have card games on them? Like solitaire specifically. I was looking for a portable handheld game that would have solitaire on it and perhaps some additional games too. Thanks for the help

[@jackiw7]

Wow, such a great gift guide! Ideas I haven’t heard anywhere else

[@cleverman383]

Is PS5 Pro a good gift for someone who already has a normal PS5?

[@stvjful]

I lol’d at “😐 wow, oh wow, oooh.” 🤣

[@DerekTweetz]

underrated thing about that gameboy operator device is you can legit play emulators on pc and transfer that save file onto legit cartridges. so you can easily load up the old pokemon events onto real carts

[@StevePlaysSteveplaysyotube]

Also for those of u buying a lenovo laptop u cna also get a quote form them and the laptop might be abit cheaper

[@brinnyxtreme]

i sincerely watch these each and every year and get probably three things from it.

[@arey256]

The miyo A30 is going for 49.99 on your link.

[@ScrubsWasTaken]

Steam deck is the best handheld for the doom games

[@jordanrand8377]

Thanks Bob!

[@BSG1991]

What breed of Wolf is your pet is he a microwolfy or a teacupwoofle?

[@tonyrosario1940]

Loved this video, Bob, and diggin the holiday long sleeve 🎄🤘🏼🔥

[@gtaseed]

Additional suggestion, there's this external SSD from AData, SC610. Looks like an old usb stick from the 2000s, very nostalgic, but has sata ssd speeds (550/500 rw). You can choose from 512gb/1tb/2tb and it's superb for running portable OSes or having a portable steam game library. Did I mention 2tb in stick form factor? I got 3 of those to give away 😂

[@theunknown7441]

Don't use adata that is prone to data corruption it's a well known issue.

[@SergioSergio12345]

Do know that while Nvidia 3050 laptops are great for the price, but laptop 3050s are a lot more limited than they may seem, specially due to their 4GBs of VRAM. It's up to the point I recommend either going cheaper and getting a laptop with a good AMD APU, or going more expensive and getting them a 3060 laptop, as that at least has 6GBs of VRAM.

[@_Turbocat777]

I've heard plain money makes a great gift for mostly everyone....

[@JAHDUBProductions]

It makes the best gift, normally. Yes.

[@blitzar2258]

The PS5 disassembly jumpscare got me lmao

[@BULL3T2B1NARY]

The little scream when taking it off sent me. I hate taking that thing off I have to look up which direction to pull up on.

[@dwcthe4211]

does psn still have memberships you can buy on a card? 3:50

[@PavTheSlav]

Not in stores. Maybe online though like CD Keys

[@littleanon528]

actually with steam deck depends on the country here in europe i found it in few shops but the price was so much higher than on steam itself it was better to just get it from steam

[@LotoTheHero]

That ad spot was too funny. 😁

[@תומריצחק-כ6ח]

What do you think about the new 8bitdo controller

[@christopherfischetti8373]

I needed this like 2 weeks ago 😂😂😂

[@MoreTVO]

I ended up getting the RG35XXSP for my gf because of you, and I know she'll love it. Thank you Bob!

[@YukyDoodle]

Just bought myself my first Steam Deck ! Wish the OLED was on sale during Black Friday tho :/

[@eraseone84]

My birthday is on December as well so I think is that time to pull the trigger and get myself a steam deck!

[@jarathen1625]

That laptop deal is great, good looking out!

[@holy_lettuce]

Ah yes the guide I needed this year

[@YourTourGuideMike]

The A30 is not $30 anymore?! Wow that was fast lol

[@mekman4]

Great stuff, as always! Happy holidays!

[@andreylucass]

480mpbs it's the standard USB 2.0 speed and is very slow.