Christmas gifts ideas for the geek in your life

It’s Chriiiiiiistmaaaaaas! well, almost, It’s that very special time of year where we all begin starting to tear our hair out trying to find just the right gifts for our loved ones.

While some people may be more difficult to buy for than others, I’ve heard from my friends and family that buying for me or other geeky individuals can be a minefield, especially if you don’t share the same interest and even if you do it can be really difficult. So I’m here to point you in the right direction and give you some gift ideas you might not have thought of.

And in case my friends or family are reading this, there are a few gift ideas in here that might be something I MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN, HINT, HINT!

D&D Essentials Kit – £20

Dungeons and Dragons has been around since the 1970s, and with good reason, this tabletop role-playing game is great for improvisation, storytelling and since Covid is a great way to bond with friends regularly as it can also be played over Zoom.

You and your party will slay goblins and take part in grand quests together and weave an epic tale of swords and sorcery.

The D&D Essentials Kit is suitable for 2-6 players, providing all you need to create characters and dive into a pre-made adventure designed to teach new players the ropes.

Experienced players can also enjoy the “The Dragon of Icespire Peak” adventure included.

D&D Core Rules Gift Set – £80.43

However, if you’re like a dragon hoarding gold (or just haven’t been able to go out much in 2021) and you’re real fancy pants and want to wow your recipient with your gift-giving skills and geeky knowledge, you can go even further and get them the Core rule books.

These hallowed Tomes contains information on the world of D&D, including its races and rules as well as lore and magics all beautifully illustrated reference books including The Player’s Handbook, The Monster Manual and the Dungeon Master guide, providing you with everything you need to continue crafting your own epic adventures.

The Lego Nintendo Entertainment System – £199.99

If you are a child at heart, like me or just enjoy the experience and Zen-like mindset of building Lego, some of the more advanced sets aimed at adults are a brilliant gift to help rekindle that childlike joy. Also, some of the sets are just insanely cool and look fantastic when displayed including a variety of themes.

My personal favourite is The Lego Nintendo Entertainment System This is an almost exact life-size lego replica of the iconic original Nintendo console that played a huge part in many gamers childhoods. Made from 2,646 pieces and feature little easter eggs that any Nintendo fan will enjoy.

Some other great sets for adults include:

Darth Vader Helmet – £59.99

Embrace your inner dark side with this Lego recreation of one of the greatest villains of all time. Great for any Lego or Star Wars fan and at only 8 inches high, 5.5 inches wide and 5.5 inches deep, it’s small enough to easily place and display.

There’s also a Stormtrooper Helmet and Boba Fett Helmet if you wanted to collect and display them all.

Marvel Studios Iron Man £114.99

If you want something stylish and a little more subtle and mature the Marvel Studio Iron Man wall art looks fantastic and allows you to create beautiful and eye-catching wall décor.

This excellent three in one rebuildable, DIY portrait set, allows you to make a legendary image of Irons Mans Mark III, Hulkbuster or even the Mark LXXXV.

Made from 3167 round plate pieces the is a fun project and a great way to display your passion as well as a rewarding building experience artworks.

Xbox Series X mini-fridge – £89.99

Based on the legendry games console the Xbox Series X, having transitioned from a joke to a meme, then to a real-life refrigerator. The Xbox Mini Fridge is the perfect companion to those all-night gaming sessions or for those who just want their office to have some character.

Designed to look just like the next-gen console and featuring the same iconic look and branding as the Microsoft console, this real fridge this 18 x 9 x 9 inches. That this unit can hold up to 12 normal sized cans and also features two shelves in the door for keeping your snacks cool too.

The fridge also features a USB port on the front so you can charge your phone or Xbox controller while you chilling your drinks.

Cyberpunk 2077 Merch – From £3.51

Love it or hate it most people can agree that last year’s futuristic, RPG, shooter Cyberpunk 2077 has got style. The game and its look defined in 2020 and 2021. Set in a dystopian future where violence and hi-tech body augmentation are common with even weapons looking stylish and cool as well as deadly.

Featuring some very flashy eye-catching designs that make you look like a steely-eyed street samurai that makes you look like you just stepped out of the neo streets of Night City.

From jigsaws and Jackets to Trauma Team T-shirts, Samurai hoodies, to posters with dazzling artwork and Arasaka notebooks for the discerning Corpo. there’s something for everyone who wants a slice of the hi-tech low life work of Cyberpunk 2077, glitches not included.

Blood, Sweat, and Pixels: The Triumphant, Turbulent Stories Behind How Video Games Are Made – £9.29

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favourite games? written by famed investigative games journalist Jason Schreier, his book offers a terrifying and fascinating peek behind the curtain of the game industry.

From crunch and deadlines to their increasing corporate world of games development and the stores of those it affects.

Tales of the incredibly talented people who against all odds face challenges from within and without not to mention the immense strain both personal and professional placed upon those who craft the gaming industry with their passion and talent as well as talking about their failures and achievements on the way.

AndaSeat Gaming Chairs – From £179.99

Ergonomically design chairs to keep you comfortable when gaming or working for long periods. With Eye-catching designs, with incredible build quality and they are simple to build and are solid.

The PVC leather is tough, resistant to tearing and hard-wearing while being soft and comfy but also easy to clean and maintain.

These adjustable chairs help you maintain your posture, look after your body and stop gamers from slouching and developing bad habits. I previously looked at the Anda Seat – Fnatic Edition and definitely recommend it.

Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System – £349.99

There’s nothing like getting away from it all, flying far about it all it a steel type in the sky, ok well while I don’t find real planes relaxing I love simulated ones, and the VelocityOne Flight Universal Control System really helps elevate the experience (see what I did there)

From those keen on space combat sims and flight simulator games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the VelocityOne lets you set up your perfect cockpit at home. Compatible with the Xbox Series X and S, as well as Xbox One and Windows PC.

Featuring an authentic feeling yoke handle rotation tuned for smooth yet precise handling and modular Dual-lever controls as well as 10 programmable buttons that offer a realistic and detailed experience.
While is’s certainly isn’t cheap dedicated flight controls really help take flight based games to the next level.

Marvel Unlimited – £41.58

Crazy about comics? mad abound the MCU? why not get that special someone a subscription to Marvel comics.

With the Marvel app available on iOS and Android, you can read your comics anywhere. For those new to the service or unsure you also receive recommendations and find starting points based on your favourites.

New comics are added weekly from band new issues to unmissable classics. If you are still on the fence there’s a free 7-day trial and a limited time offer of a years subscription for $55 or £41.58.

The Annual Plus Membership for £74.92 also includes:

Limited Edition Hasbro Marvel Legends Captain Kate “Kitty” Pryde figure not available anywhere else!

Two variant comics:

X-Men (2021) #1 Marvel Stormbreaker Peach Momoko VariantSinister War (2021) #1 Marc Aspinall Variant

S.W.O.R.D. Patch

Spider-Gwen by Skottie Young pin

and 10% Off Marvel Merchandise + More at shopDisney.com as well and invites and access to exclusive events.

Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo Switch – £58.95

Ring Fit Adventure is a great way to play and keep fit, reminiscent of Wii Fit but taken to the next level. Ring Fit is a turn-based RPG about fitness for the Nintendo Switch.

Using the special fitness ring to perform exercises to move, attack and defend yourself, it’s honestly a hell of a workout, and you can adjust the difficulty and even take part in just challenges if you want to skip the adventure game or work out a specific set of muscles.

Using gamification and turn-based role-playing game mechanics is genius. Ring Fit Adventure is challenging but very rewarding, providing a surprisingly intense workout.

For those with a competitive streak, you can compare your scores to friends and family and try and become a fitness master.

Roccat Torch Microphone – £85.83

If you fancy having a go at streaming, podcasting or any other sort of professional content creation, the Roccat Torch Microphone offers studio-level quality in an affordable and attractive package that is also so simple to use.

Featuring 24-bit audio quality, a dual condenser design, latency-free Mic Monitoring and a built-in pop filter to make the most of your voice and sound as good as you possibly can.

With several features that make it very quick and easy to adjust even while in the middle of a stream like swiping your hand over the top of the mic to mute it, make the Roccat Torch is a solid option for beginners.

Epos H3 Closed Acoustic Gaming Headset – £68.99

Offering unparalleled sound quality, which is great for gaming, listing to your favourite tunes and being truly immersed in blockbuster films. The Epos H3 is incredibly comfortable with its lightweight, ergonomic and sleek design is fantastic for work or play.

Aimed at gamers not only offering crystal clear audio, that means you’ll be able to get the drop on your enemies, it’s also an amazing microphone that ensures you’ll be heard clearly whether you steam, play or are just talking to friends.

Very simple to just plug and play it makes the ideal gift for more experienced gamers and even tech newbies.