Finding the perfect gift for a gamer may feel next to impossible. While a new game might be the most obvious choice, it might not be the best as it may not fit the receiver’s preferences or skill level.
If you’re not a gamer yourself but are looking to gift something great to a gamer friend or loved one this holiday season, we’ve got you covered!
We compiled a list of the latest and greatest tech gadgets for the gaming aficionados on your holiday shopping list.
HUAWEI MateView GT27”
For that special someone you know who is obsessed with gaming, we have the perfect gift for you. The HUAWEI MateView GT 27” offers an impressive 165Hz refresh rate at QHD resolution, effectively eliminating display flicker for a buttery-smooth and gaming experience for gamers.
It also features a 27-inch screen panel with a mainstream aspect ratio of 16:9 which can adapt to popular games. HUAWEI MateView GT 27” can be used as a video game monitor and delivers awesome visuals with no black borders on the screen and has a golden curvature of 1500R.
Price and availability:
Priced at AED 1,499 HUAWEI MateView GT 27” is available on Huawei Consumer Website, Huawei Experience Stores and Select Retailers.
Lenovo Legion Pro 5
Engineered to deliver devastation in and out of the arena, the Legion 5 Pro deploys AMD Ryzen processing and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics to dish out high-resolution gaming.
The Legion 5 Pro is a 16-inch QHD gaming laptop with up to 165Hz refresh, which sets up a “winning zone” giving gamers an extra edge and upping their peripheral vision. Combined with Nahimic 3D audio that pinpoints footsteps in space, users will be able to see and hear any competitor headed their way before they have the opportunity to get within firing range.
Price and availability:
Available from Virgin Megastore, starting at AED 6,699.
Acer Nitro 5
If your loved one is an avid gamer, they will love the incredibly powerful and smooth Nitro 5. The device features a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor delivering 5 GHz and graphics options of a GeForce RTX 2060 or the latest GeForce GTX 1650Ti or 1650 GPUs. It comes with up to two M.2 PCle SSDs and a 1 TB HDD for storage, and up to 32 GB of DD4R4 RAM in two user-upgradeable DIMM slots.
Available in either 15- or 17-inch FHD displays gamers will particularly appreciate Nitro 5’s visuals. With a fast 144 Hz or 120Hz 1 refresh rates and a 3 ms response times, users can enjoy blur-free gameplay that comes to life on the device’s 72% NTSC, 300-nit panel. The device ships with a Nitro headset, mouse and mousepad.
Price and availability
Priced at AED 10,499, more details can be found here.
HyperX Alloy Origins Core
The HyperX Alloy Origins Core is an ultra-compact, sturdy tenkeyless keyboard featuring custom HyperX mechanical switches designed to give gamers the best blend of style, performance, and reliability. These key switches have exposed LEDs for stunning lighting with an actuation force and travel distance elegantly balanced for responsiveness and accuracy.
Alloy Origins Core is built with a full aluminium body so it stays rigid and stable when keystrokes are flying, and also features keyboard feet that let you choose from three different tilt levels. Its compact TKL design frees up space for mouse movement in desktop setups where space is at a premium, and it also features a detachable USB Type-C cable for supreme portability.
Price:
AED 449
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
The HyperX Cloud was built to be an ultra-comfortable gaming headset with amazing sound. We put a lot of thought into the details of our HyperX signature memory foam, the premium leatherette, clamping force, and weight distribution to create a headset that’s comfortable through long gaming sessions. It’s no wonder that it’s become the preferred gaming headset for millions of gamers. Whether you want to focus on the competition or relax with some of your favourite games, there’s a Cloud that’s perfect for you.
Price:
AED 671
WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSD
Designed for consoles to store more games, the WD_BLACK D30 Game Drive SSG can reach optimised speeds up to 900MB/s, users can get spawning and pwning with minimal load times. The device can also elevate the look and style of a console as it is designed to stand out and look great next to the console on a detachable stand. In addition, users can store up to 50 games as it is equipped with up to 2TB capacity to support the expansion of their gaming collections without having to delete their favourite games.
Price:
AED 699 for 2TB.
BenQ TK700STi 4K Gaming Projector
To the avid gamer, BenQ TK700STi uniquely elevates the elite gameplay experiences. It brings users a combination of 4K resolution at 16ms low input lag for a premium all-in-one entertainment hub without sacrificing performance and is powered by Android. The Gaming Projector comes with BenQ’s exclusive CinemaMaster Audio+2 and powerful 5W built-in audio that provides customised sound modes for movies, music, sports and games.
It is compatible with newly released and classic AAA games and can be paired with the PlayStation series, Xbox series, and Nintendo Switch.
More details here.
HyperX Solocast
For video editors, streamers, and gamers looking for a USB microphone with great sound quality, the HyperX SoloCast is a must-have. It’s Plug N Play, making it simple to use, with some of our fan-favourite conveniences like the tap-to-mute sensor and LED mute indicator. The versatile microphone has a flexible, adjustable stand and is also compatible with most boom arms, so it can either sit on your desk or be work mounted. Certified by TeamSpeak and Discord and compatible with OBS, XSplit, Streamlabs and a number of other programs, it’s an extremely streamer-friendly microphone.
Price:
AED 249
