8 ideal last-minute gifts for gamers all across the spectrum

Whether the gamer in your life is a Microsoft devotee, a Sony fan, a Nintendo diehard, or a PC enthusiast, there’s something in here they’ll enjoy.

It’s hard to know exactly what to buy a gamer, even when you might be a gamer yourself. After all, everyone has different preferences for the types of controllers they use and games they play. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t universally good gifts that you can give to a video gamer.

Sure, it might take a little work to figure out what games they may or may not have, but some subtle questioning — or taking a peek at their collections next time you pay a visit — should make for a good idea. In this list, we’ll take a look at the four major home platforms for gaming: the Xbox One, the PlayStation 4, the Nintendo Switch, and the PC, then recommend two gifts per platform. One will be a game that’s exclusive to the system; the other will be some sort of accessory or something that will enhance the gaming experience.

All gifts are available on Amazon, and you should be able to find most, if not all, of these gift ideas in stores as well, should you prefer a brick-and-mortar experience. For those gamers in the audience reading this, we might even recommend something you don’t have yet, either.