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We’ve all heard or seen the jokes, about guys who play video games and their partners getting fed up with it.
But having a gamer boyfriend (or husband) isn’t all bad, in fact, studies have shown that gaming may actually be good for you.
If you aren’t really a gamer yourself though, it can be difficult to know what kind of gifts your gamer guy might enjoy, but don’t despair because that’s why we’re here!
We’ve rounded up a variety of cute, funny or just plain useful gifts for gamer boyfriends, whether he’s into Playstation or PC, puzzle games or racing car games.
Here are the best and most thoughtful gamer gifts for him, at a range of price points, so you can ensure he’ll be happy to have such a cool partner that really gets him.
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Best Gifts for a Gamer Boyfriend Under $20
Video games themselves can be expensive, but you don’t have to spend a fortune to find sweet, useful and fun gifts for a gamer boyfriend. Here are our favorite gamer gifts for him that all cost less than $20.
This pair of funny socks makes the perfect gamer gift for someone who loves to get cozy.
If you and your boyfriend like gaming together than matching Player One and Player Two keyrings make for an adorable gift that you can both use.
For a gamer that loves playing on PlayStation, ensure they don't leave drink rings with some PlayStation coasters! Perfect for a gaming room.
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Nothing shows your love like a literal message saying it on a mug! Reassure your gamer boy that you'll always love him, and get him something for his coffee as well.
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Sure, it's been done before, but there's still nothing cuter than a T-shirt with the "I LOVE (it when) MY GIRLFRIEND (lets me play video games)!
If you sometimes get frustrated with your boyfriend's gaming then this will be an appropriate, and cool, gift! Neon sign lights always look good in a gaming room.
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Gamers often like gifts that are useful and what could be more useful than some towelettes specifically designed to clean screens? He will thank you when he finally has a completely clear screen to game on!
Gifts for Gamer Boyfriends Between $20-50
If you’re happy to spend a little more you can find some amazing gamer boyfriend gifts between $20 and $50 – including some really great ones with personalization options to make it that little bit more heartfelt.
Whether he likes hot drinks or cold, your gamer boyfriend will find this useful tumbler perfect for holding his drink while simultaneously illustrating his love for gaming.
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If your gamer guy uses a headset to talk to friends while gaming (or just so you don't have to hear loud game noises) then he will find this personalized headphone stand both sweet and handy.
For the Playstation or Xbox fan, this neon light sign in the shape of a generic controller will look great on the wall of his gaming room.
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This is a fantastic thoughtful gift for a gamer boyfriend that's useful, durable, elegant and personalized! Choose from a variety of gamer graphics to ensure your guy loves it.
Holding a hat, tumbler, two pairs of socks, a keyring AND a phone pop socket (all with gaming quotes or pictures on them) this is a fantastic little gift set for the gamer in your life!
If your gamer guy ever gets back or neck pain from gaming for too long, you can show him you care with this massager with heat! It's perfect for slipping over the back of his chair.
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One step up from just a headset holder is this customizable holder for his headset and game controller of choice! Choose from a variety of images and messages to go on it.
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With a multitude of personalization options you can literally make your boyfriend in 8-bit on a T-shirt with this gift! Stats and pets can also be personalized.
Gamer Boyfriend Gifts Between $50 – $100
If you still haven’t found the perfect gift for your gamer guy, these slightly more expensive gifts will definitely get you on his good side!
Score major girlfriend points by getting this super-high quality gaming headset! It also comes in neon green if black is a bit too boring for your man.
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Any gamer will love this light sign, which can be personalized to have a variety of messages or names in the text area. It also comes with a remote with multiple lighting features!
If he doesn't have something quite as good as this L-shaped gaming desk, then your gamer guy is sure to love this! With a stand for a monitor and lots of space, it's perfect for PC gamers.
Best Gifts for Gamer Boyfriends Over $100
If money isn’t an issue you could even go all out with these gaming gifts that cost more than $100, but will probably make your significant other over the moon to receive!
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This cute little gamer's message box means you can send romantic messages to your boyfriend from afar! The retro 8-bit heart spins when there's a new message for him.
For a totally baller gift, get your gamer this comfy gaming chair, which includes headrest mounted speakers and a subwoofer built in!
If your guy is a PC gamer and needs an upgrade for his monitor (or maybe a second monitor) this is one of the best gaming monitors out there and he will love it!
Did We Miss Any of Your Favorite Gamer Boyfriend Gift Ideas?
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