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Gifts for a gamer: ideas for Christmas 2026

Controllers, headsets and games for grown-up gamers.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
Researched
£59.95 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
In stock
Runner-up
Researched
£42.99 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
In stock
Also good
Researched
£37.79 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
In stock

All 14 compared

£59.95 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Our verdict
Our verdictResearched

For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

      £42.99 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
      Our verdict
      Our verdictResearched

      For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

      Good
        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

          £37.79 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
          Our verdict
          Our verdictResearched

          For a gadget lover who is into gaming and tech.

          Good
            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

              £417.18 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
              Our verdict
              Our verdictResearched

              For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

              Good
                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                  £130 at Amazon
                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                  Our verdict
                  Our verdictResearched

                  For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                  Good
                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                      £17.83 at Amazon
                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                      Our verdict
                      Our verdictResearched

                      For a practical type who is into gaming.

                      Good
                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                          £139 at Amazon
                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                          Our verdict
                          Our verdictResearched

                          For a gadget lover who is into gaming and tech.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                              £44.99 at Amazon
                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                              Our verdict
                              Our verdictResearched

                              For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                              Good
                                Worth knowing

                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                  £169.95 at Amazon
                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                  Our verdict
                                  Our verdictResearched

                                  For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                                  Good
                                    Worth knowing

                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                      £59.95 at Amazon
                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                      Our verdict
                                      Our verdictResearched

                                      For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                                      Good
                                        Worth knowing

                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                          £84.95 at Amazon
                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                          Our verdict
                                          Our verdictResearched

                                          For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                                          Good
                                            Worth knowing

                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                              £100.01 at Amazon
                                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                              Our verdict
                                              Our verdictResearched

                                              For a gadget lover who is into gaming.

                                              Good
                                                Worth knowing

                                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                                  £319 at Amazon
                                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                  Our verdict
                                                  Our verdictResearched

                                                  For a gadget lover who is into gaming and tech.

                                                  Good
                                                    Worth knowing

                                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

                                                      £849 at Amazon
                                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 19:21 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                                      Our verdict
                                                      Our verdictResearched

                                                      For a gadget lover who is into gaming and tech.

                                                      Good
                                                        Worth knowing

                                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't know which console they play on: check that it works with their machine first.

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                                                          Before you buy
                                                          Check which console they play on before you buy: controllers and games are tied to one machine.
                                                          How we choose

                                                          We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →

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