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With Father’s Day just around the corner, it might be a good time to start thinking about getting a very good gift for dear ol’ dad. However, if you’re dad’s a gamer, then we we’ve got you covered with a selection of top picks we can recommend.
We rounded up the best gifts for gamers for Father’s Day from Amazon, Target and Walmart. Regardless of whether they’re a gaming vet with all of the best consoles, or they’re a newbie to gaming and want to get a good start, we’ve gathered some of the best gift ideas from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Google and more.
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Scroll down and shop the best gifts for your gamer dad, below:
Sony Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
The Sony Pulse Explore is a new pair of true wireless earbuds specifically designed for the PlayStation 5. The accessory offers premium gaming audio that’s clear, rich and complete immersive with deep and rumbling bass and sleek design. Ideal for PS5 dads.
Google Pixel Tablet
For $59.99
The Google Pixel Tablet features an 11-inch touchscreen display that’s ideal for playing video games and Android apps from the Google Play Store. It compatible with Steam, PS Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass and much more.
MSI Vigor GK50 Elite TKL
The MSI Vigor GK50 Elite TKL has a lightning-fast response for precision gaming, while it also features independent multimedia keys for launching apps for various PC platforms. It also has RGB lighting effects for real-time feedback and enhance atmospheric effects.
The MSI Clutch GM51 Wireless Gaming Mouse is also available for $85, or $15 off its list price, at Amazon
Pac-Man and Ghosts Lamp
Add a bit of classic gaming with the Pac-Man and Ghosts Lamp. It has Pac-Man being chased Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, while its LED light brights up any gaming room.
Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge
At 14.4 inches tall, the Xbox Series X Replica Mini Fridge is designed to sit next to your real Xbox Series X, while the thermoelectric cooler keeps up to eight cans chilly. There’s even some room in its door to keep a few candy bars nice and cool.
Asus ROG Ally
The Asus ROG Ally is a handheld gaming PC that’s surprisingly lightweight with a premium feel in the hand. This thing is a beast with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor, 7-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of memory paired with up to 1TB of on-board storage (expandable with microSD card) and more.
Xbox Series S Starter Bundle
The Xbox Series S Starter Bundle has the digital-only version of the gaming console, a white Xbox Wireless Controller and a three-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for cloud gaming and online multiplayer.
‘DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing’
What if Mario Kart, but Dreamworks. DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing has 20 iconic characters from all of DreamWorks Animation, such as Shrek, Po, Boss Baby, Puss in Boots, Hiccup, Megamind and more. It has 20 kart racers that matches with each character. But, you can swap out kart parts for faster builds with hundreds of combinations of chassis, engines, wheels, spoilers and more.
N-Gen Gaming Chair
The N-Gen Gaming Chair has thick cushioning for a more comfortable experience, durable design with high-quality multi-layered polyurethane leather that’s scratch- and stain-resistant and overall affordable price. Meanwhile, the gaming chair comes in six colors, including black, pink, red, blue and more.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gaming Headset
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 works with just about any PC, Mac, PlayStation or Nintendo Switch, as an overall great and affordable gaming headset — thanks to its excellent audio quality, microphone clarity, and solid Bluetooth connectivity.
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Princess Daisy, Toad, Toadette, Nabbit and Yoshi (four colors) as playable characters. However, instead of an adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario and friends find themselves in the Flower Kingdom.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5 finds Peter Parker and Miles Morales joining forces to defeat Kraven The Hunter, who has claimed Manhattan as his latest hunting ground.
The open-world action adventure game has expanded its map from the first two games in the franchise, while gamers can explore Brooklyn and Queens, in addition to Manhattan.
Meta Quest 3
The Meta Quest 3 is virtual reality headset that offers stunning cinematic picture and audio for gaming and entertainment in the Metaverse.
Last-minute shopping can be frustrating for Father’s Day, but it helps to have a plan in place. When shopping online, you’ll want to factor in shipping deadlines so that your gift gets delivered in time. Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16, so it’s best to get your gifts shipped as soon as possible, or at least by June 11-12, which is the delivery deadline for most online retailers — like Amazon and Target.
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