Gaming Gifts

20 Cool Gifts Your Gaming Teen Will Love

Does your teen boy love playing video games?
Are you looking for a gaming gift they will love, be useful or fun?
Check out lots of gaming gift ideas for teen boys below:

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Gaming T Shirt

This is a hilarious t shirt for any gamer of all ages.

It comes in lots of different sizes.

The t shirt is 90% ringspun cotton and 10% polyester. The material is soft and smooth.

Great for teenage gamers to wear when they are out and about. It's sure to raise a smile.

Gaming Chair

Gaming chairs are a great gaming gift. They offer comfort, improved sound and a better experience when playing games. Some gaming chairs offer vibration too. Gaming chairs don't have to be just used for gaming. Use them for listening to music or watching TV too. And they are great to have offer as another seat for when friend's come around.

There are gaming chairs to suit every budget.

The gaming chair featured is height adjustable. It has a reclining function, 360 degree swivel a removable headrest pillow and lumbar cushion.

Gaming Headphones

Headphones are great for hearing every detail of the sound in your games (like enemy footsteps or the click of a weapon in the distance).

You can also use the microphone on a headset to speak to friends online.

The softly padded retractable headband design allows you to find the perfect fit without constraint and provide excellent durability, suits all gamers at any age.

The headphones come with a 12 months worry-free product guarantee and friendly customer service

Game Over

This color phasing game over light will look amazing in a gamer's bedroom or gaming room.

The light also flashes to the best of the music.

There's lots of options. Choose your favorite color for the light with 7 different colors to choose from.

Fab as a nightlight too.

Gaming Poster

Posters are fab to put up in a games room or teen bedroom.
You can frame them and hang them to make them look extra nice.
There are a range of wall prints you can get to have in a room.
The poster opposite is perfect to put on a door, warning others to enter at their own risk!

Retro Video Game Poster

A cool retro poster featuring an infographic history of gaming input devices.

It's a brilliant poster for other gamers to look at and enjoy when they enter a teen's gaming space.

Make the gift even better by putting it in a frame.

Gaming Sign

Anybody who has a teen boy who likes gaming will have heard them say "Can I just finish this game" when you ask them to do something.

If your teen says this a lot, this sign will make a perfect gift.

The size is 20cm by 10cm (approx 8" by 4") so is fairly small but a nice stocking filler size.

Accessory Bundle for Nintendo Switch

If you're getting them a Nintendo Switch then this accessory bundle will be an amazing addition.

It includes everything he needs including a carrying case, screen protectors, two wheels, two joycon grips and lots more.

Plus the bundle is excellent value. You'll save so much than if you buy them all separately.

Fortnite Monopoly

Fortnite loves will enjoy a game away from their screens of monopoly (with a fortnite theme).

Players claim locations, battle their opponents, and avoid the Storm to survive; the last player standing wins!

The Monopoly Fortnite Edition features well-known locations as properties, and players aim to earn health point chips instead of Monopoly money to stay in the game

Back Rest for Gaming

If he likes gaming while sitting on the couch, the floor or bed he will love a bit of extra back support given by a back rest.

It can be placed anywhere he wishes and the carry handle at the top means it's easily portable between rooms.

It can also be used while watching television, reading or while looking at a tablet or laptop.

Game Over Tapestry

For the gaming fan, a gaming tapestry is a great way to decorate their bedroom, dorm room or games room.

They can immediately transfer a plain wall into something bright and awesome to look at.

There are several vivid colors and designs with different wording to choose from.

Video Games

Of course most gamers want new video games but it can be difficult to know what to buy if you're inexperienced in this area. It's always best to ask the teen boy in question or somebody that will know! If you can't do this a gaming gift certificate is a good option.

If you do decide to buy a video game, make sure you know which games console they have. If you're buying for a young teen, know that games labelled "M" are mature (aimed at adults and may be violent with swearing), games labelled "E" are for everyone and "E10 plus" are for kids aged 10 and older.

Headphone Stand with USB Charger

If your teenage boy is like mine, he leaves his gaming heaphones on the floor ready for the next person who enters his room to tread on.

This headphone stand not only keeps his headphones off the floor, it charges them as well.

The stand also has 3 USB ports where he can charge his phone and other devices. And there's two powerpoints where he could power his laptop or macbook at the same time.

Gaming Gear

You can get all kinds of hoodies, t-shirts, mugs and caps which are designed for gamers to wear while gaming or out and about.

The hoodie featured is a fun gift.

It comes in different colors and different sizes.

It's made of 50% cotton/50% polyester, cozy fleece fabric, center pouch pocket for storage.

Another T shirt

Gaming is popular and there are lots of fun t shirts to choose from.

I'm a gamer not becuse I don't have a life but because I choose to have many is the perfect t shirt for the passionate gaming teenager.

Get it in grey or black or both!

Super Mario Brothers Heat Changing Ceramic Coffee Mug

Any Super Mario bros fan is going to love this heat changing color mug.

When it's cold, the mug is a plain Mario level background but when it's filled with a hot drink, the background changes color and extra details appear such as coins, enemies, clouds and Mario himself.

It looks especially cool when the mug is only half filled.

Playstation Icons Neon Light

This cool neon light is going to look amazing in any themed gaming room or teen bedroom.

If he likes playstation and gaming in general, he's going to love the look of this light in his room.

There are 3 different light settings including two light brightness settings and color phasing.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

My 14 year old son describes Super Mario 3D World as a great game and if he didn't already have it, it would be on his Christmas 2021 list. Therefore it's also made it onto this list of the best gifts for gamers.

In Super Mario 3D World, choose a character and dash and climb through dozens of colorful courses collecting Green stars and power ups along the way.

Browser's Fury is an open world platform game. Playing as Mario, complete challenges collecting "cat shine" tokens to free Bowser and Lapcat.

Fun Game play on the Nintendo Switch

Gaming Keyboard, Mouse, Mouse Pad and Headphones Combo

If he likes gaming on the PC or wants to transition to PC gaming, this combo sets him up with everything he needs.

The RGB backlit gaming keyboard looks amazing and is designed for longevity and ultimate gaming performance.

The mouse pad is huge and ideal for precise and smooth mouse movements. The mouse has five programmable buttons and the headset provides ultimate comfort for long gaming sessions.

Elgato - Game Capture HD

Many gamers like to record their games and share footage of their games with friends, on facebook or upload videos of their games onto youtube.

This little device instantly share your footage with your pals with built-in live streaming to Twitch. You can upload your recordings quickly and easily with one-click sharing to YouTube, Facebook and Twitter too.

So if your teen has an online community of gamer friends or would like to start his own gaming youtube channel this could be a great gift.

Xbox Wireless Controller

Get your hands on the latest XBox wireless controller in pulse red.

Designed for enhanced comfort during gameplay and with 40 hours of battery life.

It's features include a hybrid d-pad, textured grips on the triggers and a share button.

It includes wireless and bluetooth technology for wireless gaming on supported consoles and Window 10 PCs.

Oculus Quest 2

Jump into the exciting world of VR with an Oculus Quest 2 headset.

This all in one headset only requires a smartphone and a Facebook account to set it up. No connection to a PC is needed.

Once you've set it up, enjoy immersive gaming and experiences such as fitness challenges, rollercoaster rides and music concerts.

Quest 2 also lets teenagers invite friends to share the action. Live casting allows you to share the experience with the people around you.

Super fun! It's bound to be one of the hottest gifts for Christmas 2021

Gaming Monitor

Serious gamers will appreciate a dedicated gaming monitor for playing. Gaming monitors offer an excellent visual experience and gaming performance. Gaming monitors offer improved resolutions, faster response time and quicker refresh rates

The 21.5-inch diagonal Full HD (1920x1080) monitor featured is an excellent value for gamers.

Enjoy vibrant images with 178-degree wide-viewing angles
Response time: 7ms with overdrive; Get a smooth picture that looks crisp and fluid without motion blur

Screen Cover

This is a fun screen cover to stop the dust gathering on his gaming monitor.

It fits a 24 to 26" screen.

It's lightweight and foldable for easy storage.

You can also get a matching keyboard cover.

Gaming PC

Is the teen you know a gaming fanatic who would love a PC for his gaming?

A decent PC can run the most popular games much better than their weaker console cousins.

The CyberPower Gamer Xtreme VR gaming PC is an affordable option which is optimized for gaming.

It features the latest generation of high performance Intel Core Processors and ultra-quick DDR RAM to easily handle system-intensive tasks such as high definition video playback and gaming.

It's also VR ready to work with Oculus Rift

Gaming Laptop

An alternative gift to a gaming PC is a gaming laptop.

In 2021, gaming laptops are more powerful than ever before and they have the added advantage of being portable and taking up less space than a PC. The other advantage over a PC is they include everything to get started straight away!

A fantastic affordable gaming laptop is the ACER Nitro 5. It's a powerful mid range gaming laptop with a comfortable keyboard and speedy display.

Personal Gaming Environment

The gaming environment is a storage case for his games console which has a rugged case design. Inside is an integrated 19" LED HD display, stereo speakers, and dual headphone jacks will immerse you in your favorite game or movie wherever you are.

If he likes to take his console around to friend's houses, you travel a lot or perhaps he is off to college soon this is a fantastic gift. It will mean he can easily transport his console and play wherever he wants. It’s also good to transport from room to room around the house.

Laptop Bag

If he is likely to transport his gaming laptop (or any other laptop) to a friend's house or to college, this laptop bag is perfect for the job.

There is a compartment for a 15.6 inch latpop as well as another spacious compartment for other stuff such as electronic accessories.

But the best thing about the bag is that you can connect your own power bank and then use it to charge headphones, a phone or other devices on the go.

This is great as you don't have to worry about your teen running out of battery on his phone while he is away from home.

Cup Cozy Pillow

Keep your drinks handy while you're gaming with the cozy cup holder.

It can be placed anywhere you go and can help prevent your drinks spilling.

The foam cup holders expand to fit almost any size and style of cup.

Can be used while gaming, watching television or anything else you're doing.

Gaming Novelty Socks

These socks are great gifts for any gaming fan.

They are made of 90% cotton, and 10% polyester and are super comfortable and machine washable. which is soft and moisture wicking.

A nice way to keep his feet warm and comfortable while playing video games.

Fit both for men from size US Size 6 to US Size 12.

Dual USB Charging Charger Docking Station Stand for Playstation 4 PS4 Controller

This charger will charge two controllers simultaneously.
It is a fantastic little gadget to have.

It looks good. It shows red when it's charging and blue when it's charged.

As well as charging controllers it is also a good storage device and keeps controllers stored, neat, tidy and off the floor. No more looking for where people have put the controllers as there is somewhere for them to go.

It's also better than having 2 USB cords hanging out the back of the playstation.
It charges the controllers in a timely fashion too.
Similar docking stations are available for other controllers too.

Gaming Mouse

If he's a serious gamer on his computer than he will probably appreciate a gaming mouse. Gaming mice offer a lot of extra features compared to an ordinary mouse such as programmable buttons, higher sensitivity, adjustable weight and faster response times.

A gaming mouse is also ergonomicly designed to make sure game playing for any length of time is a comfortable experience.
The top gaming mice will have a high dpi (dots per inch) meaning higher sensitivity of the mouse, detecting how much a hand moves and moving the cursor accordingly.

They also have a high hertz reading which affects the response time of the mouse. Standard mice have a hertz reading of 125hz. Gaming mices tend to range from 250 hertz to 1000 hertz. Acceleration is another function to look out for. It affects a mouse’s ability to move more quickly based on how quickly you move and is normally measured in inches per second. A high end mice is often programmable too.

Razer DeathAdder Chroma - Multi-Color Ergonomic Gaming Mouse

Equipped with the new eSports-grade optical sensor that has true 16,000 DPI and true tracking at 450 inches per second (IPS).

The Razer DeathAdder Elite gives you the absolute advantage of having the fastest sensor in the world.

Engineered to redefine the standards of accuracy and speed, this incredible mouse sensor crushes the competition with a resolution accuracy of 99.4%, so you can land more killing blows with pinpoint precision.

Razer mechanical switch: durable up to 50 million clicks

Blue Light Blocking Glasses

If he likes gaming on the PC or wants to make the transition to PC gaming, a gaming keyboard is a must.

Many reviewers use this keyboard for game play for games such as Fortnite.

The set is a great entry level set with an ergonomic design to ensure more comfort when gaming.

Grid It Organizer

Teen gamers have a lot of cables, chargers and other tech items to store, organise and transport.

A grid it organizer is the perfect accessory to enable them to keep their stuff altogther, tidy and organised.

It can easily be put into a bag to take to a friend's house or on vacaction.

Gaming Microphone

A gaming microphone is great for communicating with friends while playing online. If your teen wants to have a go on streaming on twitch then a good quality microphone is a great gift. They can also use them for recording Youtube or other videos.

The HyperX solocast microphone featured is great for gamers who already have a pair of headphones that they like and want something decent to sound better over discord.

It's super easy to set up just plug in the USB and you're good to go. There's a tap to mute sensor and flexible adjustable stand. It's compatible with multiple devices including PS4, PS5, PC and Mac.

Desktop Speakers

If your teen would like a set of desktop speakers for his gaming set up the Redragon GS520 speakers will do the job.

They look cool with the RGB lighting and there are 6 modes to choose from.

Just plug them in and they are ready to go. They can be used with a PC or a laptop.

More Funny T-Shirts

There is no shortage of fun t-shirts for gamers and here is another one.

The slogan reads "I went outside once and the graphics werent that good"

The t-shirt comes in lots of different colors and is 100% preshrunk cotton.

My Perfect Day Video Games

This is the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for a gamer who loves videos games and can't stop gaming.

It's machine washable and has a lightweight, classic fit.

It reads "My Perfect Day 1. Wake up 2. Play video games. 3.) Eat breakfast 4.) Play video games 5.) Eat lunch 6.) Play video games 7.) Eat dinner 8.) Play video games 9.) Sleep"

Gift Cards

A gift card for a gamer is always appreciated as he can buy the games and other acessories he wants to play. As he can instantly download the latest games and add ons, he can use it instantly if the card he wants instantly wishes.

More Ideas

Are you still stumped?

Here are some more ideas:

An arcade joystick - this will allow you to add a retro feel when playing video games. Use the joystick instead of a regular controller.
Extra controllers - often extra controllers for his specific games console are welcome. This will allow more people to play, like his friends when they come to visit.