Father’s Day is fast approaching this year, taking place on Sunday, September 4. Just about anyone can be a father or father figure in your life, but whoever they are, chances are they love gaming or technology to some degree (who doesn’t?). So we’ve put together this little gift guide to give you a few ideas on what to gift someone this Father’s Day, no matter who it is:
GAMING GIFT VOUCHERS
It’s not the most inventive or out-of-the-box idea, but you can’t really go wrong by grabbing some game credit for the gamer in your life on Father’s Day (or any other occasion, really). Amazon will send you a physical $50 or $30 PlayStation Store gift card if you want to hand over something tangible, otherwise you can grab digital gift cards for most platforms from places like EB Games and JB Hi-Fi which usually ship direct the same day. in your inbox.
With the new PlayStation Plus subscription tiers recently launched in Australia, some PlayStation Store credit is a particularly easy way to give someone access to a huge catalog of games at their fingertips.
NEW GAMING GEAR
Whether they’re gaming or working from home, there are now so many options to give that desk setup quite a upgrade. You can find some great gaming monitor recommendations in our 2022 guide to HDMI 2.1 displays, and we recently reviewed some pretty great kits like the Razer Viper V2 Pro Wireless gaming mouse and Sonos Ray soundbar.
Brands like SteelSeries are also great if you want to equip a loved one with a full game desk solution. Whether it’s the newly released Nova series headsets like the Nova Pro Wireless/Nova Pro + Gamedac, one of the super-light Aerox 3, Aerox 5 or Aerox 9 gaming mice, or an Apex Pro Mini keyboard, there’s bound to be something in it. the line-up to really take their game to the next level.
When it comes to the SteelSeries Nova headsets, it’s also worth using the excellent SteelSeries Sonar software, a free downloadable audio suite as part of SteelSeries GG that allows players to enhance their audio experience, optimize their communication and audio devices can easily mix with a few clicks. It’s packed with game-ready presets designed with input from professional players, so gifting your parents with a SteelSeries Nova headset will save them hours of time setting it up.
THE BIGGEST GAMES OF THE YEAR
What better gift for the gaming parent than… more games? There are a ton of great, recent releases to pick up that the father figure in your life may have missed. Whether they’re gaming on the go with a Nintendo Switch or kicking back on the couch with a PlayStation or Xbox controller in hand, there’s bound to be something right up their alley. Some of our favorite recent releases are:
A NEW CONTROLLER
You can never go wrong with the second (or third or fourth) controller when it comes to equipping a family member. After all, what else are you going to do after Father’s Day dinner if you don’t tear each other apart during a game of Overcooked 2?
Whether it’s a new DualSense controller for the PS5 in a funky color like Starlight Blue or Nova Pink, an extra Joy-Con pair and handlebar mount for some Mario Kart action or it’s a good upgrade for the Xbox Dad with a Series 2 Elite Controller there is a controller for everyone.
SEND FATHER INTO VIRTUAL REALITY
Some dads need time away from work, responsibilities, or the rest of the family from time to time, and what better/easier way to accomplish that than in virtual reality? The Meta Quest 2 is still the easiest and one of the most comfortable VR gaming experiences and requires no additional console or PC hardware to use, making it the perfect gift for someone who isn’t willing to spend the time, money and space. to sacrifice for a special VR setup.
For a limited time you get the excellent Beat Saber included, but there is also a fantastic and wide range of games and apps available in the Meta Quest store, including Vader: Immortal and The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. The Meta Quest 2 comes in two storage capacity options, and there are a ton of extra accessories you could buy for someone who already owns one:
A GAME ROOM UPGRADE
If you have gamer parents, chances are they’ve cleared some space for their gaming time at home. Whether it’s a “cave” in the back shed or a nook under the stairs, why not help them dress it up with some technical embellishments?
Nanoleaf has an excellent kit to make each space looks slick, whether it’s the playroom, study or garage. The new Nanoleaf lines blend in beautifully with any environment and can be configured into any shape you want – a sick hammer, a shield, an aubergine, whatever! There are a number of starter kits with varying amounts of Lines included, starting at $350 for a kit of nine, as well as expansion packs to add more. There are also the more rustic Nanoleaf Elements panels if going into a bar or rumpus room situation.
FOR THE TABLETOP NERD DADS
Video games aren’t the only worthwhile forms of gaming, and your parent might as well be in the tabletop variety. Whether they grew up painting miniatures or recently drank Stranger Things and developed a taste for adventure, the great thing is that there are so many entry points to so many different tabletop flavors and almost all of them have a great little gift set style kits available.
For the trading card aficionado, there’s the fantasy organized crime flavor Magic the Gathering Streets of New Capenna Bundle, or if they’re eager to get into Dungeons & Dragons, gift them this beautiful Core Rulebooks gift set to get them started. . Or why not combine nerdy and crafty with a D&D Nolzur’s Marvelous Miniatures set and spend an afternoon or two painting miniatures?
SOMETHING FOR THE MUSIC LOVERS
Maybe the father figure in your life already has everything they need for gaming, but are they a techie who loves their music? There are a ton of great audio solutions on the market right now, including the absolutely excellent Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless noise canceling headphones. They’re not particularly cheap at $549, but if your loved one is looking for some of the most comfortable and versatile cans out there, you really can’t go wrong.
We’re also big fans of LG’s Tone Free earphones, a great, affordable wireless solution with excellent noise cancellation and a fitting audio engineering solution with Meridian. The FP9A model usually sells out pretty quickly, but the nearly as good LG Tone Free FP8As are a great backup option.
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