Gaming Gift Ideas for Someone Who's Already Played Everything

The accessory upgrade over the obvious console

A better controller, a proper headset, a game they have mentioned but not bought: these show more thought than the console itself, which they have almost certainly already got or would rather choose themselves. Check which platform they play on before you buy anything, because accessories rarely work across every console and PC.

Comfort and setup gifts

Gamers spend hours in the same chair, so comfort gifts are quietly excellent. A good desk mat, a wrist rest, a monitor stand, a controller charging dock or a decent set of headphones for long sessions improve every game they play.

These also suit the person who already owns the best kit. They rarely spend money on the small things that make a setup tidier and nicer to use, which is exactly why they are welcome as presents.

Games, edition and format

If you are buying a game, be exact. The same title often comes in a standard edition, a deluxe edition and a physical or digital version, and a gamer will care about which one. Ask a friend who plays with them, or look at what they have been talking about lately.

A gift card for their platform is a fair fallback for the person who already owns everything, as long as it is for the store they actually use.

Gifts for the gamer who does not want more kit

Not every gamer wants more hardware. Books about their favourite series, an art print of a game they love, a board game for evenings away from the screen or a small collectable are easy wins that show you pay attention to what they like.

Skip generic gaming themed novelties, because they are rarely used after the day. A mug with a controller on it is forgettable, while a proper print of their favourite world is something they might actually hang up.

Save the exact title the moment they mention it

Gamers tend to know exactly what they want next, and say so in passing: a new release, a specific edition. It is worth saving as a hint there and then, rather than trying to remember the exact name of something mentioned months before their birthday actually comes round.