By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated on 19 October 2026
In brief:
- The PC gamer gift that changes everything: a gaming PC ready to play, built and tested.
- The gift you’ll notice every day: a fast monitor, a magnetic keyboard or a wireless mouse.
- The smart gift: a wireless controller, a headset, an external SSD or an XXL desk mat.
- The secret: take a quick, discreet look at his setup before you buy. We’ll explain what to check.
Finding a gamer gift that truly lands well is more complicated than it sounds. Players often have very specific tastes, a setup that’s already well tuned, and a wish list they don’t always share.
In the workshop, every year we see the same questions coming up before Christmas: “What makes a good keyboard?”, “He already has a mouse, what’s the point of getting another one?”. So we sorted it out. Here’s our gamer gift idea for each profile, 12 in total, from the big present to a small treat, with what we truly think about it.
Keyboard, mouse, headset, controller: the gamer gifts that always end up under the Christmas tree.
What gift should you give a gamer?
The best gift for a gamer is the one that improves what they use every day: their PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse or headset. The table below helps you get it right depending on their profile.
| Their profile | The ideal gift | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| They play on an old PC or on console | a gaming PC | the gift that changes everything, for years |
| They have a good PC but a small monitor | a fast 1440p monitor | they’ll notice the difference from the very first match |
| They play competitive FPS titles | magnetic keyboard, lightweight mouse | responsiveness and precision |
| They play with friends or stream | wireless headset, USB microphone | they hear better, and they’re heard better |
| They play from the sofa | wireless controller | console comfort, on PC |
| You have no idea at all | external SSD or XXL desk mat | useful every time |
The ultimate gamer gift: a built, tested PC, ready to play on Christmas morning.
Gaming gift idea #1: a gaming PC ready to play
A gaming PC remains the most memorable gamer gift: it’s the one that determines what you can run, and in what quality. At FlowUP, every PC is built and tested before it leaves: we unpack it, plug it in, and play. No assembly to do on the evening of Christmas Eve.
- To get started right: the PC Banger, with an RTX 5060 and a Ryzen 5 5600, runs today’s games in 1080p.
- To aim for 1440p: the PC Rampage V2, with an RTX 5070, a Ryzen 7 5700X and 32 GB of RAM.
- To hesitate less: our guide to the best gaming PC based on your budget compares the entire range.
PC Banger RTX 5060 Powered by ASUS
RTX 5060, Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD: a gaming PC that delivers a real quality leap in 1080p, with DLSS 4.
PC Rampage V2 RTX 5070
RTX 5070, Ryzen 7 5700X and 32 GB of RAM: enough to play in 1440p on the latest games, and stream at the same time.
Want to see a FlowUP PC in action before you decide? Mathis and Gauthier tested our Rift PC (Ryzen 5 7500F and RX 9060 XT 16GB) in several recent games:
Mathis and Gauthier, test of the FlowUP Rift PC (video in French).
Gaming gifts #2 and #3: a gaming monitor
A fast monitor is the gift the player sees every second of play. Going from 60 Hz to 240 Hz is the kind of difference you stop noticing… until the day you go back.
- The right compromise: a 27-inch QHD at 240 Hz, sharp and smooth, without demanding an overpriced graphics card.
- The gift that makes you go “wow”: an OLED monitor, with perfect blacks and instant responsiveness.
- Before you buy: make sure its PC can handle it. Our guide to choosing a gaming monitor will help you find the right resolution.
AOC 27" QHD 240 Hz Fast IPS
Fast IPS QHD panel at 240 Hz (up to 260 Hz with overclocking), 1 ms and HDR 400: the versatile screen that pleases every kind of player.
iiyama G-Master Titan Falcon 27" OLED 280 Hz
iiyama’s first OLED screen: Tandem OLED QHD panel at 280 Hz. The gift a gamer would never dare to buy for themselves.
Gifts for gamers #4 to #7: keyboard and mouse
Toetsenbord en muis zijn het gamingcadeau dat elke dag gebruikt wordt, tijdens het gamen én daarbuiten. En het zijn ook de spullen waarmee de grootste vooruitgang is geboekt in de afgelopen twee jaar: met magnetische switches en draadloze muizen met 8.000 Hz.
- Magnetisch toetsenbord: elke toets activeert op de afstand die je zelf kiest. In FPS merk je het meteen.
- Draadloze muis: geen kabel die in de weg zit, en een latency zo laag als bekabeld, met een 2,4 GHz-ontvanger.
- Ga nog verder: onze gids om een gamingmuis te kiezen.
TRYHARD magnetic keyboard 65% Celshading
Magnetische switches, verstelbare Rapid Trigger tot 0,1 mm en 8.000 Hz bekabeld: het toetsenbord voor FPS-spelers die elke milliseconde willen.
HATOR Skyfall 80 MAG Ultima 8K Wireless
TKL draadloos formaat, hot-swap magnetische switches en een aluminium draaiknop: een magnetisch gamingtoetsenbord zonder kabel.
HATOR Quasar 3 Ultra 8K Wireless
30.000 DPI sensor, 8.000 Hz, 2,4 GHz of Bluetooth en tot 100 uur batterijduur: de draadloze esports-muis.
MSI VERSA 300 ELITE
Draadloos 2,4 GHz, sensor tot 26.000 DPI en symmetrische vorm, comfortabel voor zowel rechtshandigen als linkshandigen: een veilige keuze.
Gaming gifts #8 to #10: headset and mic
Een goede headset en een echte microfoon maken avonden met vrienden echt anders: je hoort de voetstappen van je tegenstander, en je teamleden kunnen je eindelijk duidelijk verstaan. Het is ook het ideale cadeau voor een speler die net begint met streamen.
Fractal Design Scape (grey)
Draadloze headset met verfijnd design, omsluitende oor-/oorkussens en afneembare microfoon: comfortabel voor lange sessies.
HATOR Hyperpunk 3 (black)
Wireless, afneembare microfoon, ingebouwde bediening en tot 75 uur batterijduur: de headset die de hele week meegaat.
Elgato Wave:3
17 mm capsule USB-microfoon, 24 bits en tot 96 kHz, met Clipguard-bescherming tegen clipping: de referentiemicrofoon om te streamen.
Gifts for gamers #11 and #12: small treats
Je hoeft geen groot budget te hebben om een gamer blij te maken: een draadloze controller, een externe SSD of een XXL-muismat worden elke dag gebruikt.
- De draadloze controller: ideaal voor racespellen, sport of avontuur, op je bureau net zo goed als in de woonkamer.
- De externe SSD: om je games en opnames overal mee naartoe te nemen.
- De XXL-muismat: hij bedekt je hele bureau en maakt je setup compleet.
MSI FORCE GC300W (white)
2,4 GHz draadloos, Hall-effect triggers en twee programmeerbare knoppen aan de achterkant: de meest complete pc-controller uit ons assortiment.
Kingston XS1000 1 TB
29 g, USB 3.2 Gen 2 en tot 1,050 MB/s: een externe SSD die in je handpalm past.
MSI AGILITY GD70
900 × 400 × 3 mm, stoffen oppervlak en rubberen basis: de mat die je toetsenbord, muis en alles eromheen bedekt.
How do you choose the right gift for a gamer?
Before you buy, take a quick look at their setup: that’s the best way to avoid duplicates or incompatibility.
- PC or console? Een magnetisch toetsenbord zal niet veel nut hebben op PS5.
- Wired or wireless? See what they already use, and what annoys them (a cable that gets in the way, a battery that’s dead).
- His favourite game: a competitive FPS, a racing game, or a single-player game, his needs aren’t the same.
- His current screen: a powerful PC on a 60 Hz monitor, that’s wasted potential.
- The right time: order early to be calm about delivery times, and keep an eye on our tips to spot a real bargain on Black Friday.
Check his setup before you buy: the best way to get it right.
Workshop advice
If you’re unsure, go for what he uses the most: the mouse first, then the keyboard, then the headset. And if his PC is struggling in recent games, don’t look any further: that’s what needs changing.
Gifts for gamers FAQ
What are good Christmas gifts for gamers?
It all depends on his setup. A gaming PC if his is running on fumes, a fast monitor if he plays on a small screen, a magnetic keyboard or a wireless mouse if he plays FPS, a controller if he plays on the couch.
What gift for a gamer who already has everything?
Aim for upgrades rather than basic gear: an OLED screen, a keyboard with magnetic switches, a wireless mouse at 8,000 Hz, or a USB microphone for streaming. These are purchases players often put off.
What gift for a PC gamer?
A built gaming PC ready to play, a fast 1440p monitor, a keyboard, a mouse or a gaming headset. For a smaller budget, a wireless controller, an external SSD or an XXL desk mat are always a hit.
Is giving a gaming PC for Christmas a good idea?
Yes, it's the gamer gift that changes the gaming experience the most. A FlowUP PC arrives assembled and tested, with Windows preinstalled (trial version): all you have to do is plug it in.
What gamer gift on a small budget?
A quality wired mouse, an XXL mouse mat, a wired or wireless controller, or an external SSD. These are accessories the player will use every day.
