Looking for the best Christmas gifts for gamers? Or hoping to stumble across the perfect treat for that retro gaming fan in your life? Well, you've certainly come to the right place.
Whether it's retro games consoles, accessories, books, or clothing you're after – or even if you haven't quite decided yet – you'll find plenty of fantastic options to spoil any retro gamers in our guide below. We've split up our guide by budget, helping you to quickly browse through products that meet your needs.
Dive in below and discover all sorts of retro treats that are sure to win over any gaming fan this holiday season.
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Cheap And Cheerful Christmas Gifts
Let's kick things off with some more budget-friendly options that won't break the bank, but will light up the faces of your loved ones this Christmas. In this section, we've scoured the internet for the best gifts up to an asking price of $20 / £20.
Accessories » Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions
Clothing » T-Shirts
Clothing » Jumpers
eShop Credit
Books
Toys
Homeware
Plushies
Artwork
Board Games
Christmas Cards
Pins
Mid-Range Christmas Gifts
If you've got a little more budget to play with and don't mind treating your special someone to something a little more exciting this year, this mid-range category is for you. Here, we've included a wide range of retro gaming toys and accessories that might be a bit steep as a stocking filler, but would make excellent gifts – all without going too extreme with the price, of course!
Hardware » Retro Consoles
Accessories » Xbox Game Pass Subscriptions
Clothing » Jumpers
eShop Credit
Books
Board Games
Artwork
Top-tier Christmas Gifts
Now then, on to the really good stuff. If you're looking for something truly special, this final category is for you. Anything goes here (you'll find some incredible retro games consoles and arcade machines that'll liven up the home, for starters), and we haven't restricted ourselves to any budget here. These gifts are the cream of the crop, so you can shop with confidence that these goodies will go down a treat!
Hardware » Retro Consoles
Arcade
