With Christmas less than two weeks away, we’ve scoured the web for some fantastic stocking fillers for gamers.
We all know the pain of sharing a hobby with a family member or friend, and then receiving some bizarre gifts that the internet has deemed appropriate.
We’re here to put a stop to that and present some cost-effective stocking fillers for gamers, that won’t be forgotten come boxing day.
The best stocking fillers for gamers in 2024
smART DICE
Various Outlets | From £17.99
If the gamer in your life is an artist, designer or even a DM this gift can provide a much-need spark during a creative drought.
Console Patent Prints
Various Outlets | From £12.99
It’s been done to death with classic cars and the like, but we love the recent rise in console blueprints. So much so, we’ve got several adorning the walls in our Bristol gaming suite.
Video Game posters
QuotedGaming | From £16.49
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Another great find on Etsy are these posters that immortalise both retro and modern games with a sleek, minimalistic design courtesy of QuotedGaming.
Video Game Art Books
Various Outlets | From £29.99
These are definitely on the more expensive side of a stocking filler, but a hardback art book of someone’s favourite game is always a great gift. We recommend Otaku as a starting point for your search.
Custom console stickers / skins
Xtreme Skins | From £10
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Customisation is at the heart of many video games, and it only takes 5 minutes on r/PS5 to see how many people love custom skins for their consoles.
Custom desk mat / mouse pad
IDGaming | From £19.95
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Sticking with customisation, if the gift receiver is a PC gamer, a customised desk mat or mouse pad can make for a thoughtful and eye-catching addition to their setup.
Magnetic Chess
Various Outlets | £9.99 - £15.99
This may not be what you’re expecting thanks to the name, but the genius behind this game is in its simplicity.
Blood, Sweat, and Pixels by Jason Schreier
Various Outlets | £8.99
Perhaps the industry’s most renowned journalist, Schreier’s ‘Blood, Sweat and Pixels’ gives an extraordinary insight into the world of game development, telling the stories of ten different video games including Stardew Valley, The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, Diablo III and Shovel Knight.
USB extension / longer USB cables
Various Outlets | From £5
We’re finishing on a more practical, but always appreciated gift. Headphones, controllers, VR headsets - there’s always that one USB cable that’s not quite long enough.
