The average age for both fathers and gamers in Australia is around 34 years old. More dads are playing video games as a way to unwind in their spare time.
As a father of 2 young girls, I know that after balancing family time with a busy work life, there’s nothing better than relaxing with a game at the end of the day.
It seriously helps wash away that stress. Overall, my go-to game would be a few rounds of FIFA Football, but it also depends on what else I have on my gaming to-do list at the time.
This is why I’ve put together the ultimate shopping guide for Gamer Dad’s because while he loves the socks you give him, it’s nice to take an interest in his hobbies the way he does yours.
1 – The Last of Us Part 1
If your dad is a PlayStation gamer, he probably already played the original Last of Us when it was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2013. The team at Naughty Dog has rebuilt the game from the ground up and released it on the PS5 with improved graphics and character models built on the newer engine. The story is what sets this apart from any other game as it is a beautiful story of a broken father and his journey to healing with the help of a young girl. Available from September 2 (PreOrder just in time!)
2 – Subscription Services
There are many different types of services that these Father’s Day vouchers offer for your father. If he is an Xbox gamer then Game Pass is a great value giving him access to hundreds of games at a reasonable price.
If he’s more of a PlayStation dad, fill up his PS Store wallet so he can check out the new tier options for PlayStation Plus with Essential, Extra or Deluxe.
The top tier gives you access to trial versions and the catalog of classics, as well as the game catalog and online access from the bottom tiers. It’s a great value and a good place to start figuring out what you’re going to use and downgrading from there.
3 – Nanoleaf smart bulbs
Papa’s man cave is about to get a makeover with Nanoleaf light panels and strips.
These high-quality lamps can emit 16 million colors and come in all shapes and sizes to create the right atmosphere for his gaming environment.
He can hook it up to his phone to tinker with the features and they’re celebrating their 10th anniversary so there are plenty of specials right now.
4 – New controllers
If Dad is the type of gamer who drops a controller when he loses a Mortal Kombat 11 match, then chances are he’s ready for another one. Sony has released a wide color gamut of the best controller I’ve ever used, the DualSense for the PS5 (you can also use it on your PC). Galactic Purple, Nova Pink, Starlight Blue, Midnight Black or Cosmic Red which I am a huge fan of (hint, hint wifey, who am I kidding, she never reads my gaming stuff).
If Dad is more of an Xbox guy, they also come in a variety of colors, but the best option is to use the Xbox Labs service to customize your controller. Given the time frame, you may want those socks as a backup because they may not arrive on time.
For PC dads, check out the ROCCAT Burst Pro Air Gaming Mouse, it’s super responsive, beautifully designed with great RGBa and water and dust resistant.
5 – F1 Manager 2022 (PS4/PS5/Xbox Series S/X & One)
Give Daniel Ricciardo the career he deserves with the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Dad can make his mark as a team boss and create a dream team.
The most authentic F1 game he will ever play.
6 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
This trip down memory lane for Dad takes him back to the days when video games were in the arcade.
This brilliant collection brings together thirteen classic TMNT games from KONAMI in one incredible package.
This collection offers gamers a unique opportunity to experience these hugely popular and highly influential games on modern consoles and includes a fantastic set of new quality-of-life features.
Perfect for the retro gamer and TMNT fan in all of us.
7 – Lawn Mowing Simulator: Landmark Edition (PS4/PS5)
If there’s one thing dads love more than mowing the lawn, it’s pretending to mow the lawn. Using field-licensed lawnmowers from multiple manufacturers, he can get to work and practice his technique even when it’s raining outside in the real world.
8 – Gamer LED Laptop Stand
This one is for the PC gamer Dads. Bonelk has released a really impressive LED laptop stand for gamers exclusively for JB HiFi that can be increased from 40mm to 200mm, giving you better ergonomics and improving your dad’s posture.
Enhance your mood lighting with custom lighting effects. Choose between solid colors or breathing effects from 7 different LED colors with backlight.
Made of high quality aluminum, optimize your desk space and fold down for easy transport. Suitable for laptop sizes from 11” to 17”.
9 – Fishing in the North Atlantic – Complete Edition (PS4/PS5)
I used to like to go fishing, but where do you find the time? In this game you will explore the vast ocean of Nova Scotia, try all new fishing methods and enjoy a huge range of highly detailed ships in the commercial fishing simulator.
Who knows, you might learn new tricks and tips for the next time you really go out.
10 – A hug (not available on PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox Series X/S/One or Nintendo Switch)
Dad doesn’t need a present or anything but a hug and let him know you love him. These things above are all great, but they are just things (nice things… but things). Knowing that his children are safe and sound is everything to him. So make sure what you give him this Father’s Day is the one thing he can’t get anywhere else, a very big hug.
I hope this Father’s Day Gift Guide 2022 has helped you make your Father’s Day a special day. Happy Father’s Day.
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