Looking to give gifts this winter but not sure what to get? Having problems because the gamer you are buying for is always just buying their own games? Here are a few ideas to help.
Console Credit
Start with something Find out the platform of choice for your recipient and grab a gift card to get them. Most grocery stores carry them, and if you really need it last minute Amazon sells digital codes for some platforms so you can print and easily slip into a stocking or letter.
Nintendo http://amzn.to/1zK7s4l
PlayStation http://amzn.to/1uxvqtx
Xbox http://amzn.to/1uyc7kH
Steam http://amzn.to/1A0J50E
KeyMander
For that PC gamer who just picked up a new console and is having trouble adjusting to games with a controller. The KeyMander from IOGEAR lets you take a standard keyboard PC mouse and keyboard and hook them up to your console. The device is easy to customize and program and has PC software to let players map buttons to any key. It works with PS3/PS4 and XB1/360 and is available for a sale price of $85 (normally $100)
KeyMander http://amzn.to/1woQw15
GameCapture
Do you have that one realitive that loves making noscope montages? If they have picked up an XB1 or PS4 they might notice the in game capture software just doesn’t produce the best possible quality. With Elgato HD60 players are able to record in 1080p at 60 frames per second, making sure that every detail is captured. Currently the HD60 is available for $169(down from $179)
Elgato HD60 http://amzn.to/1w0rXsD
Battery Charger
Everyone now aday has a mobile device that is constantly running out of battery power. Portable battery chargers help when outlets are just not present and dead devices need power. 3DS, Vita, cell phones and more all have USB charging options. The prices and capacity of these things vary from $15 for a small one and all the way up into the $150 range with ones that can even jump start your car battery! Look for higher amp out and a larger mAh (milliampere hour) for a better quality product.
Lumising Portable Battery Charger – http://amzn.to/1zKbmdH
Have any suggestions or ideas of your own? Feel free to share in the comments what you will be gifting or asking for and we might post them in our gift suggestions for next week!
