It's almost the end of the year, and that means now's the time to stock up on presents both virtual and not. Whether you're looking for something sweet and snazzy for some other gamer(s) in your life, or if you'd like to get something for your own personal use, you've come to just the right place!

Indeed, 2Game is set and primed to give you a whole suite of gifting recommendations covering virtually every section of the gaming niche. With both hardware and video game recommendations featured below, we'll let this list speak for itself. As for you, all you need to do is to scroll ahead and choose your pick!

The Best Gifts for Gamers

As we just implied, we've got two important categories for you to peruse: the first consists of games themselves, naturally. Some of the finest, most memorable and compelling experiences you could possibly buy for someone have been released this year, and most of them are available at discounted prices via 2Game!

Hardware too, however, is an important consideration. This is where our second gifting category comes into the picture, as we've set up a fairly broad and all-encompassing set of hardware gifts for gamers that you, too, might consider buying. Find each of these featurettes below, and have fun!

Best Gifts for Gamers: Awesome PC Games to Give Away

Xbox Game Pass Subscription

Get your favorite gamer up to six months' worth of access to the very best games available on Xbox! All Game Pass offerings - including the PC ones - include dozens of top-tier indies, AAs, and AAAs accessible whenever you want, making this one of the best deals in gaming, bar none.

Starfield

Starfield lets you give away the ability to explore an entire galaxy's worth of content, and that's downright incredible to think about. Note, however, that Bethesda is gearing up to release official mod support for 2024, so expect lots of playtime out of this gaming gift!

Hogwarts Legacy

Is your favorite gamer a bit of a potterhead? If so, Hogwarts Legacy is a natural fit, but this action RPG is a compelling experience even if you're not a Harry Potter fan. Something to keep in mind!

Football Manager 2024

A phenomenal classic and a must-have for football strategists worldwide, Football Manager 2024 is one of those games that get you hundreds upon hundreds of hours of playtime, easily.

Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader

If you need something Warhammer-themed to give out, you cannot do better than Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. A classic role-playing game in the vein of Baldur's Gate, this is a title we'll be talking about for years to come.

Armored Core 6 - Fires of Rubicon

Coming from the makers of Elden Ring, Armored Core 6 is a dream come true both of mecha fans and for franchise fans. What's really notable, though, is that AC6 stands out as the pinnacle of its niche and genre, making it a must-play no matter what.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Loaded with meaningful narrative twists and phenomenal gameplay, The Man Who Erased His Name is a bit of a prelude to next year's Infinite Wealth. For Yakuza fans, a must-play. For everyone else? Well, same thing!

Resident Evil 4

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the remake of Dead Space we had earlier this year, Resident Evil 4 is Capcom flexing its remake muscles in the best way possible.

Ready or Not

Set and primed to launch in 1.0 around mid-December, Ready or Not is the tactical SWAT follow-up we've been waiting for all along. A must-have for those who want something a bit more complex and engaging than a regular shooter.

Best Gifts for Gamers: Top-Tier Gaming Hardware to Give Away

Steam Deck OLED

What could we possibly say about the Steam Deck OLED that hasn't already been said? It's the Deck, but better in every meaningful way. Aside from the astonishingly good screen, you're also getting massive battery and storage improvements, as well as reduced input latency and full HDR support. A package like no other, we think.

Lenovo Legion GO

A Windows-based alternative to the Deck with detachable controllers and stellar hardware? Sign us up! You're getting 30-40% better performance at the cost of battery life, but the QoL upgrades and usability features may well be worth the price premium if you're intrigued!

Crucial X10 Pro

This phenomenal external SSD drive is a delightful choice for gamers looking to take their library on the go, thanks to its rapid-fire interface speed. Installing games onto this drive and playing them directly is unlikely to feel any different from native installations, and they can take them around onto any PC they want!

Custom Xbox Controller

For a relatively low price, you could kit out a fully custom (and phenomenal) Xbox Wireless Controller! Simply look up the Xbox Design Lab web app and you'll be able to order something truly special and unique in no time at all.

Game-Themed Book Paraphernalia

If you're intimately familiar with your gamer's preferences, you may wish to go the book route with your gaming gifts, instead. Taking some popular examples into consideration, Destiny fans will be thrilled with Bungie's official lore books, while Elden Ring aficionados may prefer the two official artbooks over most anything else. These are unforgettable gifts in their own rights, and a hearty recommendation in select cases!

Logitech Zone Vibe 100

Does your gamer need a new set of headphones? Logitech's Zone Vibe 100 is a novel and trusty choice that delivers quality at a relatively affordable price point!

Movo UM700

A similar story as with the headphones: Movo's UM700 offers a lovely balance between price and quality, and it's a worthy consideration if your gamer simply needs a reliable new microphone.

iKKEGOL USB Foot Switch Pedal

Here's a weird one: a foot pedal. This cheap gaming peripheral essentially adds a universal extra input to a PC that can be programmed to do... whatever. From engaging the push-to-talk to reloading a weapon, it's just a cheap, neat extra to add to your gamer's gaming setup.

Stream Deck

Whether they're an actual streamer or not, your gamer could certainly use a Stream Deck from Elgato. This is essentially a programmable macro launcher that sits neatly at a desk, ready to go whenever needed.

Need more? No problem!

Have you found any good gifting ideas featured above? If not, and if you don't mind looking at the prior years' guides, you may wish to check out all the top-tier gifts we recommended back in 2022 and 2021! There are some repeats, to be sure, like the Steam Deck, but you cannot go wrong with these no matter what:

• 2Game's Gamer Gifting Guide of 2022
• The Best Gaming Hardware (to give away) of 2022
• 2Game's Gamer Gifting Guide of 2021

And do stay tuned, too. 2Game's got big sale events, giveaways, and other goodies jotted for the holiday season, so you're going to want to keep an eye on what we've got to offer. See you around!