With the holiday season upon us, many are likely trying to wrap up any last minute shopping. Whether shopping for a young kid or a teenaged gamer or just shopping for one's self, it can be really hard to decide how to splurge during this time of year. There's so much to choose from that picking the perfect holiday gift for Nintendo Switch fans, PlayStation fans, and Xbox fans
To help narrow that down and look specifically Xbox gifts, here is a roundup of the best items to gift this year, ranging from solid hardware choices and games to the best accessories.
Biggest Xbox Games of 2019
The main gift this holiday season will likely be games, and what matters most is getting a game someone has been wanting. As such, competitive gamers who love multiplayer would likely enjoy Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Star Wars fans would likely enjoy Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and racing fans may even enjoy Need for Speed: Heat.
The question becomes, though, what to get that gamer who has stacked up and owns all the biggest games of 2019? Looking forward to the most anticipated games of 2020 may make this simpler than picking up a 2019 game. Bigger games like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot and Cyberpunk 2077 can be pre-ordered now, which will extend the joys of Christmas into early next year.
Xbox One Elite Series 2 Controller
For the competitive gamer, it's hard to pass on Xbox's latest entry in its elite controller run. The Xbox One Elite Series 2 controller comes with numerous improvements over the original such as adjustable-tension thumbsticks, shorter hair trigger locks, a wraparound grip, and more. However, it's worth mentioning that for non-competitive gamers, this is more luxury than anything else. Those shopping for non-competitive gamers then may want to peruse the next option.
A Custom Controller From Controller Chaos
When it comes to a controller, a unique design from Microsoft is always welcomed. However, a more customized design is even better, and that's where Controller Chaos comes in. This website designs controllers that come with everything from Marvel heroes to video game representations on them. As seen above, the site has a ton of variety, with the shown Gears 5, Need for Speed Heat, and Destiny 2 controllers just being the tip of the iceberg. What's more, for those who are unsure of what a loved one would want and would worry about shipping at this time of year, there are purchasable gift cards for Controller Chaos.
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
A subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is perhaps the best item on this list, as it does much to improve the overall Xbox experience. Game Pass is a stocked game library, where Xbox exclusives launch day one, so this would give players a chance to check out some of the biggest games of the year like Gears 5 and The Outer Worlds. Ultimate is also bundled with Xbox Live Gold, meaning it would allow gamers to play online as well as receive a couple more games per month. If received at Christmas, there would still be time to get a few Xbox Live Gold games for December 2019.
Razer Kraken Gaming Headset
For many gamers, the video game medium is a way to escape reality and dive into another world. That's where the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset comes in. Blocking out the rest of the world, these headphones create a truly immersive experience with any game big or small. From the comfort of the cooling gel-infused cushions to the quality of the sound, this could easily turn into someone's favorite gift of the year.
Seagate External Hard Drive
A Seagate External Hard Drive is the perfect gift for someone with a massive gaming library, especially for those with Game Pass. The subscription allows players to download a ton of games in conjunction with games they've purchased, so it's easy for the Xbox One's hard drive to fill up quickly. What's more, these hard drives come in multiple sizes as low as 1 TB, but either the 4 TB or the 8 TB is more recommended.
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