If you have a gamer in your life and you would like to buy them something special this Christmas, then this list of gaming gifts may help. And better yet, there’s still enough time until Christmas to have the perfect present shipped directly to your door in Ireland. Or to Santy, of course.
Additionally, all but one of our gift suggestions, and the retailers to go with them, deliver to Irish addresses with no shipping charge. The one exception is Samsung’s Neo QLED TV QN95B 4K HDR smart television which will be delivered anywhere in Ireland for a fee of €25.
Xbox Series S – €299.99 – Microsoft
Like every year, Santy lists are stuffed with requests for video games consoles. TechStomper reviewed Xbox Series S at launch and loved its price, size and design.
Xbox Series S is our pick for Christmas console for its low-price ticket to next-gen gaming at €299.99.
The Series S is Microsoft’s more affordable Xbox, it offers 1440p gaming, a 512GB solid-state drive to load games really quickly and over 100 games to play as much as you like as part of the Game Pass subscription.
Microsoft will deliver an Xbox Series X anywhere in Ireland with free delivery.
Nacon Pro Compact wired controller – €49.90 – Nacon
If you need a second controller for your Xbox One or Xbox Series S|X but would rather not pay the bigger bucks for an official pad, then Nacon bring their quality in for under fifty quid.
TechStomper reviewed Nacon Pro Compact wired controller and was impressed by the quality of the pad for the price – it performs to the same standard as the real deal as well as some extras.
The package includes a Dolby Atmos for Headphones pass for Xbox.This adds immersive Dolby Atmos surround sound to any content listened to out of the 3.5mm output.
If Santy is bringing a new console to share, then a second pad will prevent a few rows over Christmas. Nacon Pro Compact is available for Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X directly from Nacon with free shipping to Ireland.
Also, Nacon Pro Compact now comes in six colours – white, blue, red, black and an icy mint.
EPOS H3Pro Hybrid Gaming Headset – €279 (SALE – €199) – EPOS
EPOS H3PRO Hybrid headset is one of the best upmarket headsets money can buy. The headset features active noise-cancellation as well as impressive sound isolation to offer immersive audio. The mic is detachable to add to the comfort and versatility.
EPOS H3Pro Hybrid offers up to 19 hours of wireless audio with the ANC switched on and features low-latency Bluetooth. The device is compatible with 7.1 surround via various digital platforms.
EPOS H3Pro Hybrid is available direct from EPOS with free shipping to Ireland, including their new colourway, a fetching racing green.
Huawei MateView GT 34″ gaming monitor – €499 – Vodafone
A gaming monitor offering an immersive ultra-wide curving screen and built-in speakers to share your audio with friends. TechStomper reviewed Huawei MateView GT 34″ gaming monitor and loved the range of inputs, high-end design and excellent performance.
The 3,440 x 1,440 resolution offers pin sharpness while the 165Hz refresh rate keeps it smooth. Huawei MateView GT 34″ isn’t just for gaming and does justice to a wide range of content.
Huawei MateView GT 34″ gaming monitor is available at €499 from Vodafone with free delivery all over Ireland.
Turtle Beach Atom Mobile Gaming Controller – €99.99 – Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach’s Atom Controller is a highly portable mobile gaming controller with a unique and secure clamp design. The Atom’s two ergonomic grip modules fit nearly every size Android 8.0+ smartphone.
Low-latency Bluetooth guarantees a lag-free connection with Android smartphones. The two Atom modules magnetically connect to pakc into its carrying case. Or you can carry the diminutive device in your pocket.
Turtle Beach Atom Mobile Gaming Controller is available with free shipping to Ireland in three colours at €99 each.
Nacon Revolution X Pro wired controller – €99.90 (SALE – €89.90) – Nacon
TechStomper reviewed Nacon Revolution X Pro wired controller and was impressed by the feature set as well as the stellar build quality. Nacon are a big name in controllers, known for their innovative hardware and high performance.
Revolution X Pro comes with an extensive set of performance-enhancing accessories included with a small hardcase to keep them all together inside the larger controller case. This should help keep all the fiddly bits safe over Christmas and beyond.
Like Nacon Pro Compact, Revolution X Pro offers a Dolby Atmos for Headphones pass for free. Atmos gives immersive surround sound from the 3.5mm audio socket.
Santy, if you are reading this – the Nacon Revolution X Pro wired controller would be a great replacement for the Xbox Elite Controller, which is far more expensive and might even be sold out.
Nacon Revolution X Pro wired controller is available for Xbox Series S|X directly from Nacon with free shipping to Ireland. Revolution X Pro is currently on sale at €89.90.
Samsung Neo QLED TV QN95B 4K HDR smart television – €3,549 – Samsung (€25 Delivery Charge)
If you are looking for a gift for the whole family or just want the very best TV money can buy all for yourself, there is Samsung Neo QLED TV QN95B. TechStomper reviewed the 65-inch QLED panel and fell in love how it offered ‘next-gen’ image quality across everything we threw at the TV.
Samsung Neo QLED TV QN95B beams one billion colours brilliantly. The brightness and anti-glare technology keeps the image consistent no matter the ambient lighting conditions.
The set has minimal input lag and incredible image quality up to 120Hz making it the pinnacle of gaming TVs. Samsung are also the only smart TV brand with Xbox built in. The Xbox app allows gamers to stream games from the Xbox Game Pass subscription service.
The spectacular Samsung Neo QLED TV QN95B is available to buy on Samsung’s Irish portal. A €25 shipping fee applies to deliveries all over Ireland.
