“Gamers” are lovers of video games and “geek culture”, and for them there is no better gift than a new equipment with which they can enjoy their favorite activity.
Major video game companies often reveal new tools that complement the main consoles on the market, among which stand out PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and others.
Below we share some additional options you may want to consider when gifting a gamer this holiday season:
1. Oculus Quest 2
Virtual reality is one of the most recent technological innovations in the gaming world. He Oculus Quest 2 It is one of the most complete consoles for those people who are interested in implementing this trend in their games.
Its hardware creates an immersive experience in video games that very few other consoles can recreate, and the processor and high-resolution display will help to confuse the senses and bring long hours of enjoyment to any fan. In addition to video games, Oculus Quest 2 promises to offer its users the opportunity to enjoy other entertainment events such as concerts and movies.
He Oculus Quest 2 It is available from Amazon in a kit that includes the viewer, controls, batteries, connecting cables and some extra parts.
Price: US$295.00
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2. PlayStation Portal Remote Player
The success of the Nintendo Switch inspired Sony to create its own portable console, giving way to PlayStation Portal Remote Player. The console, like the PS5 controls, offers players greater immersion thanks to haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in compatible games.
The screen is an eight-inch LCD display, and titles can be played at 60 frames per second (fps) and a resolution of 1090 pixels.
PlayStation Portal requires an internet connection to play your PS4 and PS5 game collection.
Price: US$421.95
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3. Elgato HD60 X streaming capture card
For those people who want to enter the world of streaming, the best gift you can give them is the Elgato HD60 X capture card, which allows you to record and stream your gaming sessions to platforms like Twitch and YouTube, among others. The Elgato card can be connected via a USB cable to any modern console with a port, as well as to a personal computer.
The device also allows you to record unlimited time of content, unlike other similar services that only provide about 30 minutes of recording time.
Price: US$179.99
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4. Portable console: Nintendo Switch
Nintendo’s handheld console debuted on March 3, 2017, but nearly six years later, the Switch continues to dominate the market thanks to the Japanese company’s strong catalog of exclusive franchises and the console’s portability.
The Switch now faces competition from Valve’s Steam Deck, Asus’ Ally, and Hewlett-Packard’s Omen console. However, all of these alternatives are essentially miniature PCs that cost double or even triple the price of the Switch, in addition to not having Nintendo-developed games. While there are ways to run Switch games on PC via emulation, it’s not easy.
If your goal is to be able to play quality video games outside the home, the Switch is still the best option, despite the availability of more powerful handheld consoles.
Prices:
Console only: for $289.99
Game package mario kart 8: from $249.99
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5. PlayStation 5 (original or slim)
Sony has finally overcome the component supply issues that severely limited the availability of the PlayStation 5 until almost the beginning of this year. The Japanese company recently released Slim models that are slightly thinner and take up a little less space. Another advantage of the updated model is that users now have access to a terabyte of memory. The original model technically has 1 terabyte of storage, but only 825 gigabytes are available.
In terms of games, Sony has a better catalog of exclusive franchises, and developers have taken better advantage of the console’s architecture. The only downside is that in September, Sony increased the prices of its PS Plus subscription service by almost 30 percent. For example, a subscription to PS Plus Extra, which cost $100 a year until September, will now cost $135.
In this sense, Microsoft’s GamePass subscription remains the best option. But if you’re not interested in paying for a subscription, the PlayStation 5 remains the best home console.
Price: from $479.99
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6. Accessibility controls Xbox Series X in PlayStation 5
Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles offer accessibility controls for people with disabilities. Both controls can be purchased on Amazon and set up through the platform in your homes.
Sony’s access controller, for example, offers users the ability to change the button covers and joysticks with different textures and shapes that best suit each person. Similarly, the Xbox Adaptive Controller offers two giant buttons that can be configured to perform different functions in games depending on the area the player presses.
Prices:
Xbox Adaptive Controller: $99.99
PlayStation Access Controller: $89.00
