Tech gifts for the gamers in your life

Got some friends who are a little harder to buy for? Need a little help with techy terms and the specs of certain products? We got you. 

Ah, Christmas shopping. The annual scapple. Whether you’re a collect-presents throughout the year kind of shopper or everything at the last-minute kind, Christmas shopping can be a pain in the bum, especially for those hard-to-buy-for types ( you know who you are). So, if you’ve got a little tech wizard left on your shopping list, we’ve compiled some gift ideas to fill their nerd stocking.

Stocking filler number one: A rad wireless gaming headset 

What’s the one accessory a gamer absolutely needs to look like a pro? A headset and we suggest this one: the Razer Nari Ultimate - Wireless Gaming Headset w/HyperSense. You may not get it, but we absolutely do. These headphones are a gamer’s dream. Designed to cancel out all those distracting real-life noises, these guys will keep you alert and on point. It’s totally PC-wireless and equipped with intelligent haptic technology which has been made to convert sound into touch-sensory feedback. Which for all the non-gamers out there means a more life-like 360-degree audio spectrum. Very cool. And to boot they’re super comfortable, so the gamers in your life can play as long as they want without a headset print running across their head.

Stocking filler number two: A tablet

Who says you have to be confined to the home computer to play your favourite games? Grab your mate a tablet or iPad and they can game till their hearts content anywhere they go. We’re talking train, family BBQ, a wedding, the beach, anywhere. Even if they’re not a gamer, these fun-sized, lightweight-almost-computers pack a mean punch. So, everything from graphic design to coding to watching Star Gate Series 2, is doable and portable on these thin boys (don’t believe us read more about some fun things you can do with tablets here).

Stocking filler number three: An awesome pair of keys

So, they’ve got their dream computer. They’ve built it themselves with all the flashy see-through side bits, so you can see all the gizmos working while it’s on and they’ve got the coolest headset available. What now? Well, go check their keyboard. Does it need a bit of an upgrade? Does it light up and look as fancy as the rest of their gear? No? Well then, consider a gaming keyboard like the Razer BlackWidow Elite - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. This is the mack-daddy keyboard. Designed as the most complete mechanical gaming board in the arena, this keyboard screams professional. Without going into the nitty-gritty of a gamer’s keyboard, we’ll just say this is THE one to get. Merry Christmas.

Stocking filler number four: Some serious speed

Alright, they’ve already got all the newest and flashiest gaming devices available and you’ve found yourself absolutely reaching for a gift idea. How about this, instead of a physical piece of tech you upgrade their internet NBN plan? Check it out; the Speed Pack Six Home Ultrafast. Ideal for those real big-money competitive gamers, Speed Pack 6 has those insane upload speeds ideal for 4k and 8K concurrent streaming. We recommend this pack for people who have some heavy things to download and upload like your gamer mate. And a major plus, it’s a gift the whole family can enjoy. Win, win.

Choose a seriously fast home internet connection that suits your game.