7 awesome gaming gifts

Give your favorite gamer a reason to press pause and say thanks.

UpdatedFri, November 20, 2015 at 6:00 PM UTC

Winter is coming. And with it also comes the need to show the loved ones in your life just how much you care for them by spending, spending, spending on gifts. Trouble is, there are just so many options to choose from. What you really need is someone, some outside force to hold your credit card-holding hand. And boy, do we have some suggestions for you. Happy Holidays! You're very welcome.

Chances are you know someone you hold dear who just loves video games. Heck, that person might even make a living from playing them online for an audience. Whatever the case may be, there's no better way to treat the gaming enthusiast in your life this holiday season than with a fresh new console and some interactive art. Take a peek at our picks below.

The Xbox One Elite controller is the perfect gift for the gamer on your list (assuming they have Microsoft’s latest console, of course). For the price, it’s a little too expensive to be an impulse buy, but a definite improvement over the gamepad that shipped with the Xbox One in every way.

$149.99 Amazon

*Until Dawn* is the most interesting and unique big-budget game you can buy this holiday. It stands out from the sea of shooters and racing games by offering a filmic experience that’s unmatched by anything else currently available currently, regardless of platform. And it stars Hayden Panettiere, to boot.

$49.49 Amazon

*Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime* is an ideal game for all ages and video game skillsets. Whether you're a veteran first-person shooter player or a n00b diving into your first game, it's pure, neon-fun. Plus, there's local co-op!

$14.99 Microsoft Store

You know you want to try virtual reality. Yes, it's weird having a giant plastic blindfold strapped to your face, but once you power this baby on, there's no turning back. If you already have a compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphone, you should definitely give this a go.

$99.99 Amazon

Not only is the Wii U the cheapest new gaming console on the market, it also happens to have some of the best games of the generation. *Mario Kart 8*, *Splatoon*, *Yoshi's Wooly World*, *Super Mario Maker* and *Bayonetta* are amazing, to name just a few.

$299.96 Walmart

It's hard to find a capable gaming headset that won't obliterate your bank account, but the Kraken USB is a solid option for PC players. It's light, comfortable and has a quality mic (even when you're yelling at your teammates).

$59.99 Amazon

There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes to bring you those massive open-world adventure games and shooters you happily sink hours of playtime into. So if you're looking to pull back the curtain on the development process of some of gaming's heavyweights, like Square Enix and BioWare, and get a glimpse of the concept art -- this book's destined for a coffee table near you.

$27.62 Amazon

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