Do you want to find a unique gift for the gamer without breaking the bank? Luckily, there are plenty of thoughtful gift ideas under $50 for just about every type of gamer. Gaming isn’t the cheapest hobby out there, but that doesn’t mean that gifts for gamers have to set your wallet back either. There are plenty of quality, inexpensive gifts out there for gamers that come in at $50 or less.
There are plenty of great gift ideas for gamers under $50 that fall a bit off the beaten path. Sure, sometimes the best gift is simply the gift of gaming itself, but there are plenty of collectibles and accessories that might make equally great presents.
It doesn’t matter what console you have, what franchise you’re a fan of, or even how old you are, there are plenty of unique gift ideas that appeal to just about every type of gamer out there. If you’re still looking after perusing our collection of gift ideas, however, make sure to check out our 100 Best Gift Ideas article or our best Gift Ideas For Gamers (Under $25).
1. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-Month Membership
For the Xbox, PC, and/or mobile gamer who wants access to hundreds of great streamable and downloadable titles
See at GameStop
Price: $44.99
For a gamer, the best gift is often the gift of gaming. And for one low monthly price, Game Pass Ultimate gives subscribers access to hundreds of great games to stream and download. Game Pass might just be the future of gaming, and at this price, it’s arguably the best gift in entertainment currently.
2. Game Pass For PC 3-Month Membership
For the PC gamer who wants access to hundreds of great downloadable titles
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
Game Pass for PC is largely the same great deal as Game Pass Ultimate, but only for PC. Again, Game Pass gives subscribers access hundreds of great, current titles at a low monthly price. Seriously, this is one of the best deals currently going in entertainment.
3. Kishi Mobile Game Controller
For the Android mobile gamer who wants one of the best controller options out there
See at Amazon
Price: $44.99
The Razer Kishi is easily one of the best-reviewed and most popular controller setups for mobil gamers out there. It’s lightweight, compact, and extremely comfortable. This version only works for Android users, but there are options for iPhone users as well.
4. Super Mario-Style Custom Nameplate
For the Super Mario fan who wants to add a unique, custom piece to their room or workspace
See at Etsy
Price: $34.42+
Etsy is always a great place to find a unique gift that you can’t find anywhere else. For Super Mario fans, there are few gifts as cool or unique as this custom nameplate. You might want to order this a little ahead of time to ensure it gets to its intended recipient in time, but it’s definitely worth checking out.
5. Game and Watch: The Legend of Zelda
For the retro Legend of Zelda fan who wants a cool game and collectible
See at GameStop
Price: $49.99
As a throwback to the classic Game and Watch systems, Nintendo has released these retro handhelds for both the Super Mario Bros. and Legend of Zelda anniversaries. These releases are limited, so they serve as great collectibles as well as fun retro games.
6. Pokémon Faux Leather Staters Backpack
For the Pokémon fan who wants a stylish backpack that shows off their fandom
See at GameStop
Price: $39.99
It’s not always easy to find gaming merchandise that also looks great, but this line of faux leather bags are all visually appealing. There are a few other options from Loungefly, but they all look great.
7. Mini Retro Arcade Machine
For the arcade fan who wants to spice up their workspace
See at Amazon
Price: $44.99
These fully functioning miniature arcade machines come in all sorts of cabinets––all featuring different retro arcade titles––each one with a fully functioning game. Whether it be Pac-Man or Galaga, there is a version for just about every arcade fan out there.
8 . CultureFly Super Mario Bros. Collector’s Box
For Super Mario Bros. fans looking for a unique collectible
See at GameStop
Price: $39.99
CultureFly’s collectible set celebrates the original Super Mario Bros. game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This collection contains unique pieces like a stand that looks like the original cartridge, a hat and set of pins, a decorative sign, and a plush.
9. PlayStation Icons Light
For the PlayStation fan who wants to add a cool piece to their room or workspace
See at Amazon
Price: $31.99
These PlayStation icon lights add a little flair to just about any gaming space or desk. Just add batteries and you’re good to go.
10. Triforce Light
For the Legend of Zelda fan who wants to add a cool piece to their room or workspace
See at Amazon
Price: $38.61
The Tri Force night light is a cool addition to just about any gaming space, desk area, or room. All you need is some batteries and you have a cool conversation piece for just about any area.
11. TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection
For the TMNT on every major console
See at GameStop
Price: $39.99
TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is a carefully crafted collection of retro Ninja Turtles games including the historic Turtles in Time arcade and Super Nintendo titles. A5 $40, it’s easily one of the best deals going this holiday season and a great addition to any gamer’s collection. TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
12. Sifu
For the PlayStation 4 & 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch gamers who want one of the year’s best and most underrated games
See at GameStop
Price: $49.99
Sifu is a modern throwback to tough arcade games that take time to master. It’s not the easiest game, but it encourages players to get better and better with a highly repayable and addictive fighting gameplay. Sifu is available on the PlayStation 4 & 5, PC, and soon on Nintendo Switch.
13. Redragon S101 Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo
For the PC gamer who needs to step up their keyboard and mouse set up… and also needs to add a bit more color
See at Amazon
Price: $39.99
Any PC gamer will attest to a quality gaming keyboard and mouse setup, and it helps that these light up! Redragon’s combo comes highly recommended and doesn’t break the bank.
14. Blue Snowball iCE Mic
For the streamer (or aspiring streamer) who wants a great mic that doesn’t break the bank
See at Amazon
Price: $49.99
Great mics don’t have to cost an arm and a leg and this option from Logitech is popular for that very reason. A unique design isn’t necessarily the first thing you should look for in a mic, but it helps that the Blue mic has both a cool form factor as well as great sound. This mic is great for beginners, but it isn’t one they’re likely to grow out of anytime soon.
15. Sony PlayStation 4 DualShock Controller Acrylic LED Light
For the PlayStation gamer who wants to add a cool piece to their room or workspace
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
This acrylic light is a great addition to any gaming space or desk area. It’s a fun conversation piece and only needs a an outlet to truly shine.
16. 100 Games to Play Scratch Off Poster
For the ambitious gamer who could also use something decorative on their wall
Price: $19.99
Everyone has a gaming backlog, this poster simply keeps track of it for you. These posters also come in a variety of different movie versions, so there’s something for just about everyone!
17. Poké Ball Bookends
For the Pokémon fan who wants to add a little flair to their bookshelf
See at GameStop
Price: $34.99
These Poké Ball bookends are a great addition for an already nerdy bookshelf. Whether it’s there to keep a manga collection in tact or if it’s holding up all of that classic literature, this is a great gift idea for any veracious reader who also just happens to be a Pokémon fanatic.
18. Pokémon Sleeping 18-in Plush
For the Pokémon fan whose plush collection is never complete
See at GameStop
Price: $44.99
Pokémon plushies are incredibly popular as collectibles and these sleeping versions are perfect for the bedroom or even the couch. Plus, does it get cuter than this sleeping Eevee? No, we don’t think it does.
19. Super Mario Bros Monopoly
For the Super Mario Bros. fan who also happens to be a Monopoly fan
See at GameStop
Price: $33.99
Monopoly has become just as much a collector’s item over the years as it is a fun game for all ages. Combine that with the Super Mario Bros. franchise, and you have double the collector’s item that appeals to two fan bases.
20. PlayStation Controller Alarm Clock
For the PlayStation fan who needs a little help getting up on time
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
Alarm clocks might be a little old school these days, but this PlayStation controller variant makes an argument for a comeback. For PlayStation fans not wanting to use their phones to wake up, this clock is the perfect solution.
21. Pikachu LED Light Up Slippers
For the Pokémon fan who wants to keep their feet warm (and well lit) around home
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
Slippers are always popular gift options. These slippers take it to the next level, however, featuring LED lights that illuminate Pikachu’s cheeks.
22. 12-Month Nintendo Switch Online Family Membership
For the Nintendo Switch family (or group) of gamers who wants to take their game experience online
See at GameStop
Price: $34.99
Nintendo Switch Online membership give Switch owners access to online gaming as well as exclusive deals, features, and titles like Tetris 99. The family membership is great for a household with multiple Switch consoles, but there is also a single membership for those with one system.
23. PlayStation 5 Media Remote
For the PlayStation 5 owner who uses their console as an all-in-one media device
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
These days, gaming consoles are also streaming devices and often Blu-ray players. This media remote works more like a traditional television remote rather than having to control your media content with a PlayStation controller. Let the PlayStation controller charge instead and use this sleek PS5 media remote with buttons for Netflix and Prime Video.
24. PS5 DualSense Charging Station
For the PlayStation 5 owner who wants a more elegant solution for their charging needs
See at GameStop
Price: $29.99
Controllers and various chords can add a lot of clutter to any gaming space, but the PS5 DualSense charger is a compact and aesthetically pleasing solution. Know where your controllers are, put them on a stand, and let them charge all at the same time.
25. Samsung EVO Plus microSDXC Memory Card 128GB
For the Nintendo Switch owner who will need some extra space to download games
See at GameStop
Price: $34.99
The Nintendo Switch an Nintendo Switch Lite consoles do come with roughly 23GB of usable hard drive space, but it doesn’t take long for that to fill up for gamers who like to download their games directly onto their console. This 128GB microSDXC is a great, high-speed option that will pair quite nicely with any Nintendo Switch console.
BONUS: Gift Cards
Still not sure what to get? Well, there are plenty of gift cards to purchase depending on what you are looking for. Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Steam all have their own marketplaces, which you can use to purchase brand new games and additional content for ongoing popular titles like Fortnite.
