The holidays always feel like game time for us. New gaming PC’s, gaming hardware, backlogs finally get some love and there are more deals flying around than anyone realistically has time to sort through. That is where this big gaming holiday gift guide comes in. We pulled together our favorite accessories and hardware of the year so you can skip the noise and jump straight to the stuff that actually feels worth unwrapping.
Every pick on this list is something we have tested, reviewed or personally own, which is why we feel good calling this a curated list of our best of the year. Check it out and let us know if you have a favorite that didn’t make it.
HP OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor
The OMEN 32x Smart Gaming Monitor is definitely on the list of things I did not know I needed until I had it. You are getting a 31.5 inch 4K IPS panel with 144 Hz, low response times and all the gaming perks like VRR support, so it is more than ready for PC and console play. On top of that, HP built Google TV right into the monitor, which means you can jump into Netflix, YouTube, cloud gaming and more without ever turning on a PC or plugging in a streaming box. It really feels like a full entertainment hub, not just a display.
As a holiday gift, that all in one setup is what makes it special. If you are shopping for someone who games, streams and maybe works from the same desk, this covers everything in a clean package. They can play at 4K 144 Hz, swap over to a show with the remote, or plug in a laptop over USB C and get power and display with a single cable. It is the kind of monitor that quietly upgrades their whole setup the moment it lands on their desk. Check out deals for it here.
Razer Blade 16
Razer Blade 16 is that no compromise laptop you grab when someone wants a legit desktop level setup they can still throw in a bag. You get a slim metal chassis with a 16 inch high refresh display, powerful Intel or Ryzen AI chip options but decking it out with an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU chews through modern games and heavy creative work without breaking a sweat. Between the fast SSD, plenty of RAM and clean RGB keyboard, it looks and feels as premium as the specs suggest.
If you are trying to really spoil a gamer or creator this holiday, this is the kind of machine that can handle pretty much everything and more and also taking advantage of top tools and features like Nvidia’s DLSS 4, video edits and day to day work in one shot. It cleans up a messy desk by replacing the tower and monitor, doubles as a travel rig for events or trips and has enough power to stay relevant for years, not just one upgrade cycle. Check out deals for it here.
SWORL Leverless Controller
SWORL is one of those pieces of gear that completely caught me off guard in the best way. On paper it is a leverless fight pad, but once you spend time with it, it feels more like this mashup of arcade stick, keyboard and gamepad all in one. You have the slanted WASD keys on the left, a full set of action buttons on the right and those hall effect “thumb domes” that basically act like super precise analog sticks under your thumbs. Between the built in profiles and quick remapping, you can dial it in for whatever you are playing without touching extra software. Check out deals for it here.
SCUF Valor Pro Wireless
SCUF Valor Pro Wireless is the kind of controller you pick up when regular gamepads just are not cutting it anymore. It keeps that familiar Xbox layout, but layers in four rear paddles, instant trigger modes and those new TMR thumbsticks that are built to cut down on drift and stay consistent over time. You also get tri mode connectivity, so it can bounce between Xbox and PC with low latency wireless, Bluetooth or wired play, and on board audio controls let you adjust game and chat volume right from the pad.
Where it really clicks as a gift is for the player in your life who lives in ranked matches or puts serious hours into shooters and competitive games. They can remap paddles, swap profiles with the SCUF app and get up to around 17 hours of use on a charge, which makes it ready for marathon sessions or tournament weekends. It feels like a true upgrade over the standard Xbox controller and one of those presents that makes an immediate difference the second they jump into their favorite game. Check out deals for it here.
Legion GO S
Legion Go S Z1 Extreme is basically a full gaming PC that shrinks into a handheld. You are getting an 8 inch 120 Hz touchscreen, Ryzen Z1 Extreme power, plenty of fast storage and RAM, plus SteamOS so your Steam library is right there with quick resume, cloud saves and all the usual Steam features on tap.
This fits really well for someone who wants to take real PC games off the desk and onto the couch, plane or hotel room. If you are shopping for a Steam player that is always on the go, this is the kind of gift that instantly turns travel time and downtime into true gaming sessions instead of just mobile filler. Check out deals for it here.
Razer Blackshark V3 Pro
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro is the kind of headset you pick when you are ready to take audio seriously. You are getting rich, detailed sound with proper spatial audio, strong active noise cancellation to block out the room and a detachable mic that keeps your voice clean in party chat or ranked matches. It hooks up over low latency wireless, Bluetooth or a cable across PC, consoles and mobile, so it follows you from desk to couch to handheld without feeling like a hassle. If you drop this on someone for the holidays, you are basically giving them their new default headset for games, movies and late night sessions. Check out deals for it here.
LOQ 15AHP10
Lenovo’s LOQ 15AHP10 hits that nice middle ground of being a “real” gaming laptop without jumping straight into crazy Legion pricing. You are getting a 15.6 inch 144 Hz full HD display, AMD Ryzen 7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics, which means it can comfortably handle modern AAA games while still doubling as an everyday machine for school or work. Fast DDR5 memory, SSD storage and solid cooling keep everything feeling snappy, so it is just as good for long sessions as it is for quick matches.
As a holiday gift, it works great for someone who wants to take their setup with them instead of being chained to a desk. The LOQ has enough power for esports, story driven games and even some content creation, but it still looks clean enough to bring to class, the office or a coffee shop. Pair that with Wi Fi 6, plenty of ports and a design that feels more low key than “RGB spaceship,” and you have a gaming laptop that fits into real life while still hitting those performance boxes gamers care about. Check out deals for it here.
ROG XBOX ALLY
ROG Xbox Ally is basically Xbox and PC gaming shrunk down into something you can throw in a bag. You get a 7 inch 1080p screen at 120 Hz, an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, plus the Xbox full screen interface that boots you right into your library and Game Pass instead of a messy Windows desktop. It still runs Windows under the hood, so your usual PC launchers are there too when you need them.
This just hit a new low price so for a gift, this makes a lot of sense for anyone who splits time between console and PC or just wants real games on the couch, in bed or while traveling. It feels familiar if they already use an Xbox controller, has proper performance for modern titles and comes with Game Pass time bundled in, so they are ready to start downloading and playing the second they unwrap it. Check out deals for it here.
Razer Kraven V4 Pro
Razer Kraken V4 Pro feels like an all in one audio upgrade for anyone who games on more than one system. You get rich surround sound from the TriForce bio-cellulose drivers, next gen HD haptics that let you feel explosions and footsteps, and a retractable wideband mic that keeps comms clean. The OLED Control Hub sits on your desk so you can tweak volume, haptics and even switch between multiple connected devices, while the headset itself can connect over 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth, USB or 3.5 mm, which makes it just as comfortable on PC as it is on PS5, Switch, Steam Deck or a phone. If you are gifting it, you are basically handing someone a single headset that can live at their main setup and follow them onto the couch, on trips and everywhere in between. Check out deals for it here.
ErgoStrike7
ErgoStrike7 is one of the wildest mice you can put on a desk, in a good way. It is a vertical, pistol style gaming mouse built for FPS, with a built in recoil motor that kicks when you fire so every shot feels more like pulling a real trigger. You still get the important stuff like a high precision sensor, programmable buttons and wired or wireless modes, but the shape is surprisingly comfortable for long sessions and gives you a different level of control once you get used to it. If you are gifting this to an FPS player who loves trying new gear, this is the kind of present that instantly becomes the “you have to see this” centerpiece of their setup. Check out deals for it here.
