The best Christmas gifts for gamers in 2026

The best Christmas gifts for gamers in 2026

Finding the perfect Christmas gift for a gamer isn't always easy. Startselect is here to help! We’ve listed all the best Christmas gifts for every gaming platform and every budget. Score the perfect gift this season.

Instantly go to:

• Christmas gifts per budget
• Christmas gifts per gaming platform
• Christmas gift for kids and teenage gamers
• Christmas gifts for gamer boyfriend or girlfriend
• Gaming Christmas gifts on a budget
• Last-minute Christmas gifts for gamers
• How to wrap a digital gift card

Find the best gaming Christmas gift for your budget

The best way to win a gamer’s heart is to get them a gift card for their platform of choice, like PlayStation, Xbox, PC or Nintendo. They can decide what they use the credit on, so you don’t have to worry about picking the wrong game. But what amount do you choose? Quickly find the right budget for your gift card in this table:

Christmas gifts per gaming platform

Need some tips on the best gaming gifts to buy per platform? Choose your platform and instantly see our tips:

PlayStation
If you need a gift for a PlayStation gamer, PlayStation Store Cards are the way to go. With this credit, they can top up their PS wallet to buy games, in-game items, PS Plus subscriptions and more. As an official partner, you can always be assured of a 100% valid PlayStation Store Card at Startselect.

£30 PlayStation Gift Card

£30.00

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£50 PlayStation Gift Card

£50.00

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£10 PlayStation Gift Card

£10.00

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£100 PlayStation Gift Card

£100.00

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Xbox
Looking for a gift for an Xbox gamer? At Startselect, you can find numerous great options. Get an Xbox Gift Card to give instant access to everything the platform has to offer. If you want more specific options, you can go for one of our Xbox games or even gift one of our Game Pass subscriptions. The choice is yours!

EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Edition

£99.99

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1 month

£16.99

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Xbox Gift Card 50 pounds

£50.00

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Xbox Gift Card 20 pounds

£20.00

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Nintendo (Switch)
You can surprise a Nintendo gamer with Nintendo eShop Cards. This credit allows them to directly buy any game in the Nintendo eShop. That’s not all, because at Startselect you’ll also find the best Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 games as well as Switch Online subscriptions.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack

£4.19

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A

£49.99

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Nintendo eShop Card £50

£50.00

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Nintendo eShop Card £25

£25.00

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PC
For a PC gamer, there are multiple gifting options. The easiest way to go is a PaysafeCard Players Pass. This gift card can be used on the Steam platform, which is the most popular store for PC games. However, Startselect also offers other options for PC game credit like Blizzard or Razer Gold Gift Cards.

Blizzard Gift Card £40

£40.00

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PaysafeCard Players Pass 25 GBP - Steam

£25.00

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PaysafeCard Players Pass 50 GBP - Steam

£50.00

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Razer Gold 50 USD

£40.19

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Christmas gift for kids and teenage gamers

There are lots of games that are popular among young gamers, and at Startselect you’ll find plenty of options. Depending on what they like, you can go for Fortnite V-Bucks, Minecraft Minecoins or Roblox Gift Cards. Need more tips on gift cards for kids and teenagers? We’ll tell you all about it in this blog.

Christmas gifts for gamer boyfriend or girlfriend

When you buy a gift for your gamer boyfriend or girlfriend, you want to get it right. The key is to pay close attention: do they mention one particular game a lot? If you’re unsure, you can always get a gift card for their console of choice. All you have to know is whether they play on PlayStation, Xbox, PC or Nintendo.

Like to game together? Maybe a gift card for a gaming subscription that lets you play together is something for you. Discover the options for PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass and Nintendo Switch Online to see what fits you best.

Gaming Christmas gifts on a budget

Gaming gifts are available for every budget: big or small. Around the holidays, many online gaming stores offer steep discounts. Besides that, there are always good cheap games to find for any console. We’ve collected some of our favourites in this list.

Last-minute Christmas gift for gamers

Running out of time to buy a Christmas gift? That’s no problem for Startselect. Thanks to our instant delivery service, you’ll always receive your gift card within 10 seconds via email. Shop any of our official codes now, and your Christmas present is immediately ready to go.

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How to wrap a digital gift card

There are many ways you can wrap your gift card to make it unforgettable. What do you think about a message in a bottle or a homemade origami gift box? We explain these and more wrapping ideas in this blog!