Christmas Gift Ideas for Xbox Players

The holiday season is approaching, which means that yearly struggle to find that perfect present for the loved ones in your life. If you’re shopping for an Xbox gamer or looking to get an Xbox console, this is our ultimate guide to help you through Christmas 2021. We’ve sifted through consoles, accessories and digital credit to give some of our top gift ideas for Christmas that will keep those gamers playing.

A New Xbox Console

Give the gift of power to enhance gameplay with an Xbox Series X|S Console. If you’re thinking of buying an Xbox console or want to upgrade their current set-up, there's 2 amazing next generation options for you to choose from!

Xbox Series S

The Xbox Series S is a small form-factor, portable console that still packs a great amount of power to run the latest and greatest games looking thier best. With a stunning white design, this console can fit on any shelf and blend in with any room for a sleek look. With the speed of a next-gen console at an accessible price point, the Xbox Series S offers discless, all-digital gaming at high power, without the full price of a flagship console. Boasting an 8-core 3.6 GHz CPU, AMD RDNA 2 GPU (4TF), 10GB DDR6 RAM and a 512GB SSD, this is a premium powerful console at a much lower price.

Xbox Series X

Xbox's flagship console this generation is the striking Xbox Series X. With a unique, vertical design it's sure to stand out from the crowd, yet still blend in with elegance to any living room. This is the most powerful Xbox ever, with incredible specs capable of playing the latest games at 8k at 60Hz, or 4k at 120Hz. With a slightly more powerful 8-core 3.8 GHz CPU, a whopping 12 TF AMD RDNA 2 GPU, 16GB DDR6 RAM and 1TB SSD, this console is an absolute powerhouse. Rivalling a high-spec gaming PC, this console is ready to play the best looking games at the highest quality, at the highest framerates. If you're a console gaming enthusiast, the Xbox Series X is a must-have!

Both consoles play all the Xbox Series X games, but are also backwards compatible with Xbox One games (some of which might even have free upgrades to Series X!), so gamers can carry on playing their old library of games. We're currently low on stock for the Series X, but you can pick up an Xbox Series S right here!

Xbox Series X|S Games

With so many games available, picking one to go with a new Xbox Series console or as a stocking filler can be a difficult decision. Do they already play a type of game? Have they slipped hints about the latest game that they’d love? We’ve hand-picked a few games from various genres which every Xbox player should have.

Forza Horizon 5

A breathtaking tour of Mexico, Forza Horizon 5 will have you tearing it up across roads, tracks, sand, swamps and more in tonnes of unique biomes! With racing on all terrain, and the season changing weekly, there's a race for everyone. As is par for the course for Forza, the graphics are almost too good to believe - photorealistic cars across idyllic, realistic terrain. Racing has never looked better! With hundreds of awesome events, single player and multiplayer, Forza Horizon 5 is the definitive racing game for Xbox Series X|S and is sure to keep any racing fans enthralled for a long time.

Halo Infinite

The series that revolutionised the FPS genre is back! Halo returns with an all-new look and for the first time ever, it's open world. Explore the world of Halo like never before - board your warthog, grab your BR and get ready to take the fight back to the Covenant. It's been over 5 years since we last saw Master Chief in action, and what we've seen of Infinite's world makes us unable to wait to step back into his shoes. Halo Infinite also features free-to-play multiplayer for the first time ever, so even if you're not a campaign fan you can still get in on the action with Halo's timeless, revolutionary arena-shooter formula. Pick up powerful weapons, drive awesome vehicles and capture objectives from the opposing team to level up, earn new cosmetics and customize your Spartan. Check out our article on how Halo multiplayer has changed over the years here to see what's new!

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Though Assassin's Creed isn't Xbox exclusive, we believe it's one of the best games to show off what the console can really do. With gorgeous landscapes and beautiful weather effects at a smooth 60fps (30 in 4k), Assassin's Creed has never looked better. Journey across Viking-Era, 9th Century England as Eivor, slaying foes and exploring the foreign land. Raid enemies, develop new settlements, and build your political power across the broken Kingdoms of England. The perfect game for history fans, Assassin's Creed fans and more, Assassin's Creed Valhalla is one of the year's best RPGs, and an amazing showcase for the power of next-generation consoles.

From action adventure, RPG to first-person shooters, there are plenty of games to choose. Browse all Xbox Series X|S games here.

Xbox One Accessories

Accessories are a great stocking filler, and there are so many to purchase. No matter your budget, you’ll be able to find the perfect accessory for the Xbox gamer in your life. To make your search a little easier, we’ve pulled together some recommendations and top features that can improve any gaming experience.

Gaming Headsets

There are so many gaming headsets to choose from that it could be a struggle to figure out which one would be best for you. We recommend thinking about budgets first as this will then make your search a little easier.

Entry-Range

Wired headsets tend to be a little cheaper so are easier on the wallet, but they also have fantastic audio capabilities. The Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 70X Headset is a fantastic mid-range headset that packs a punch. The lightweight headset features immersive surround sound from high-quality 40mm speakers to produce some impressive audio.

As well as this, the microphone is highly sensitive making it easy for players to discuss tactics. The mic can be flicked up to mute with ease for gamers that want to go silent. With premium ear cushions, this Turtle Beach gaming headset delivers high-quality audio with maximum comfort for every marathon gaming session.

You can find out more about this headset, right here.

Mid-Range

The Turtle Beach Ear Force Recon 200 Headset delivers high-quality game sound crystal-clear chat with a comfortable design. Perfect for players looking to upgrade their headset or if you want to spend a little more money, this headset really is worth it.

The superior 40mm speakers and high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic makes it easy for gamers to discuss tactics and jump back into the gameplay. The metal reinforced headband, synthetic leather which wraps the memory foam cushions provide durability and hours of comfort. It’s a straight-forward headset that simply wires into the console controller and over-delivers with its impressive audio.

Find out more about the Turtle Beach gaming headset here.

High-End

This is a high-end gaming headset so it’s a little more expensive but is worth every penny. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700X Gen 2 is the ultimate next-generation gaming headset. Taking both comfort and quality to the next level, headsets don't get better than this! It brings tonnes of amazing features such as the ability to use Bluetooth to accept calls or listen to music while gaming, a metal reinforced headband for enhanced durability and cooling-gel infused memory foam ear cushions for premium comfort. With an amazing, high quality microphone as well as incredible speakers, the Stealth 700X Gen 2 can both transmit and recieve audio in crystal clear quality. With booming lows and crisp highs, your games have never sounded better.

If you want to read more about this top gaming headset, click here.

Xbox Controllers

Adding a splash of colour to a gaming set up is incredibly easy. We can’t guarantee that a new Xbox Wireless Controller will make players better, but it’ll give them more control and look stylish whilst playing any games. There are a variety of different controllers that you can shop with various features to help enhance the Xbox Series X|S gameplay experience.

Red, blue, camo, Fortnite themed, Gears 5 themed white, black - no matter what their favourite colour or game is, you will be able to find something for them. There is a wide range of themed controllers with designs based on popular games, as well as some brightly coloured controllers to suit every style. Take a look for yourself – browse the full range of Xbox Series X|S controllers here.

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

The Elite Wireless Controller for Xbox is more expensive but worth every penny. The controller has enhancements to make gameplay a little easier and give players an advantage over the competition. Features include a rubberized grip for extra comfort and control, 40 hours of rechargeable battery, shorter hair trigger locks making it easier to fire faster and much more.

One of the best features of on this optimised controller is the limitless customizable options. Players can easily change options for buttons to make the controller more suited to how they play. Assigning a button to each action has never been easier! You can check out the controller & all its features here. Any Xbox One player would be lucky to receive this controller in their stocking!

Digital Credit

If you’re unsure what to buy the Xbox One player for Christmas, digital credit allows them to choose exactly what they want. Here are a few digital gift options that you could wrap up for Christmas.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is an incredibly powerful subscription that allows players to access over 100 of the latest and best Xbox games instantly. Available in a 1 or 3-month subscription, gamers can enjoy Xbox exclusives the day they are released, along with a wide variety of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games.

There are new titles added every month meaning fresh new games available with ease. This is the ticket to endless gameplay and is one of the best Christmas presents you can get for an Xbox player. You can pick up the subscription here and it will be sent to you via email – simply pop the code into a Christmas card or print out the email!

Xbox Live Credit

Give the gift of choice with Xbox Live Credit. This a digital code which gets sent to your email, and once redeemed acts as currency for the Xbox store. With Xbox Live Credit, players can purchase a game of their choice, in-game perks and much more. If you’re really stuck on what to get, this gives your gift recipient complete freedom to buy something they really want. From £5, £10 to £50, there are plenty of different options – browse all options here.

Final Words

With our gift guide, we hope that Christmas shopping won’t be a struggle this year. If all else fails, why not get them a GAME voucher which they can use online or in-store.