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99 Geeky Gifts for Gamers

From Iconic Gamer Weapon Pillows to 8-Bit Gamer Shades

— August 15, 2013 — Tech
Purchasing a birthday or Christmas gift for a friend can be a stressful and difficult task, but if they happen to enjoy playing video games, then these geeky gifts for gamers will definitely provide you with some practical options of what to buy for your buddy.

Video games have always been a popular pastime for both children and adults, especially amongst a more male-centric demographic. Whether it's because of the action-packed sequences or the fact that players can literally enter a whole other world for an hour or two, video games can easily become an addictive hobby for players. And these practical gifts for gamers are offering up some great ideas on presents that your gamer buddies will surely adore.

From satchels featuring the iconic Space Invaders to pixelated bow ties and sunglasses, these geeky gifts for gamers will certainly satisfy any video game enthusiast with a passion for modern and retro gaming references.
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Sleekly Rounded Aluminum Dice
Sleekly Rounded Aluminum Dice
The Perfectly Rounded Free Roll Machined Gamer's Die Has a 3D Look
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16-Bit Nostalgia Books
16-Bit Nostalgia Books
'Sensible Software 1986-1999' Book Details Early Video Game Visuals
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Tokyo Cityscape Lighters
Tokyo Cityscape Lighters
The Frank Cover Zippo By RIMO From Mocrock is Sold Out
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Glossy Vintage Controllers
Glossy Vintage Controllers
Pile Your Vintage on Top of Vintage with This NES-Themed N64 Controller
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8-Bit Video Game Ponchos
8-Bit Video Game Ponchos
These Plastic Rain Ponchos are Inspired by the Pac-Man Arcade Game
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Retro Gaming Smartphone Add-Ons
Retro Gaming Smartphone Add-Ons
The iCade 8-Bitty Game Controller Takes You Back to 1985
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Nostalgic Victory Apparel
Nostalgic Victory Apparel
Remember the Days When Winning Was Everything with This Gamer T-shirt
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Classic Game Cartridge Pillows
Classic Game Cartridge Pillows
The Retro Nes Cartridge Pillow Set is for the Sleepy Gamer
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Geeky Gamer Soap
Geeky Gamer Soap
Gameboy Soap is Shaped After the Nostalgic Handheld Device
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Gamer Bauble Boxes
Gamer Bauble Boxes
The Atari Joystick Jewelry Box Keeps Your Space Invaders Earrings Safe
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Vintage Video Game Lamps
Vintage Video Game Lamps
This Retro Light with Stackable Pieces is a Game-Changer
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Animated Cult Cartoon Toys
Animated Cult Cartoon Toys
This Awesome Adventure Time BMO Toy is Lively
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Vintage 8-Bit Captures
Vintage 8-Bit Captures
Pixels and Polaroids by Jherin Miller Mixes Gaming with Reality
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8-Bit Alien Necklaces
8-Bit Alien Necklaces
The Space Invaders Pendant is for Geeky Fashionistas
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Cult Gamer Earrings
Cult Gamer Earrings
These Portal Earrings Let You Fashionably Flaunt Your Nerdiness
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Bronze Assault Rifle Lighters
Bronze Assault Rifle Lighters
These M4A1 Fire Starters Look Just Like a Mini Military Machine Gun
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Gaming-Inspired Robotic Cleaners
Gaming-Inspired Robotic Cleaners
The Halo Robot Vacuum Cleaner Cleans with Voice Commands
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Heartwarming Hitman Cushions
Heartwarming Hitman Cushions
Celebrate The Assassin's Creed III Release with a Clean Canvas Pillow
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Nerdy 8-Bit Ties
Nerdy 8-Bit Ties
The Pixel-8 Necktie is Perfect for Fans of Retro Video Games
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Gamer Change Pouches
Gamer Change Pouches
The Super Mario Coin Purse is Perfect for Girly Gamers
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Gamer Fridge Decor
Gamer Fridge Decor
These Tetris Fridge Magnets Let You Get Artistic with Your Fridge Design
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Sci-Fi Board Game Makeovers
Sci-Fi Board Game Makeovers
Starcraft Risk Brings Together Two Very Classic and Addictive Games
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Video Game Bling
Video Game Bling
Chris Brown's 'Kirby' Necklace is Perfect for the Gamer at Heart
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Space Alien Accessories
Space Alien Accessories
The Space Invader Earrings are Out of This World
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Minimalist Gaming Cups
Minimalist Gaming Cups
The Pitfall Mugs are Ideal for Atari Fans
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Geeky Game Controller Cufflinks
Geeky Game Controller Cufflinks
These Nerdy Accessories Display Your Love for Old School Games
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Rustic Gamer Tables
Rustic Gamer Tables
The Wooden Nintendo Controller Coffee Table is for Refined Geeks
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Retro Game Console Confections
Retro Game Console Confections
The Atari Video Game Cake Fulfills any Gamers Dream
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Temperature Sensitive Arcade Cups
Temperature Sensitive Arcade Cups
The Tetris Heat Change Mug is Fun for Any Geeky Coffee Lover
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Gamer Icon Chair Carpets
Gamer Icon Chair Carpets
Dave Delisle’s Gamer Mat Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a
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Gamer Approved Rain Gear
Gamer Approved Rain Gear
The Retro Arcade Poncho From Fred Flare is Weather-Proof
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Geeky Gamer Biking Helmets
Geeky Gamer Biking Helmets
This Video Game-Inspired Helmet is Designed for The Rough-Riding Gamer
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Robotic Gamer Lamps
Robotic Gamer Lamps
The Nes R.O.B. Lamp Pays Tribute to a Retro Nintendo Marketing Ploy
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Morose Video Game Displays
Morose Video Game Displays
This Depiction of Super Mario World is Dark
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Retro Gamer Frocks
Retro Gamer Frocks
The Pac-Man Tank Dress by 80stess is Adorably Geeky
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Nintendo Card Cases
Nintendo Card Cases
This Mod Proves the Modern Mario Means Business
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Video Game Drinking Tables
Video Game Drinking Tables
This Beer Pong Table is Inspired by a Pokemon Battle Sequence
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Classic Gaming Covers
Classic Gaming Covers
The Book Style Covers for Video Games by James Bit are Sweet
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Geometric Pixelated Produce
Geometric Pixelated Produce
Wood Fruit Ornaments in Fresh Colors are Decoratively Delicious
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Next-Gen Controller Concepts
Next-Gen Controller Concepts
NeoGAF Users Create Their Own Concepts for the New Controller for PS4
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Warmth-Informing Goblets
Warmth-Informing Goblets
The 'Pixel Heart Heat Changing Mug' Stays Alive When Full
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Fully Functional Gamer Instruments
Fully Functional Gamer Instruments
The Custom Super Mario Guitar Helps Save Virtual Worlds
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Vintage Video Game Chocolates
Vintage Video Game Chocolates
These Chocolate Molds Resemble Retro Game Controllers
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Illuminated Glass Gaming Gear
Illuminated Glass Gaming Gear
The Halo Master Chief Helmet Lamp is Intricately Crafted
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Arcade-Inspired Coffee Sleeves
Arcade-Inspired Coffee Sleeves
The Power Cozy is the Perfect Item for Any Geeky Gamer
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Gamer World Domination Games
Gamer World Domination Games
Nintendo Risk Lets You Take Over the Universe
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Iconic Video Game Trunks
Iconic Video Game Trunks
Michael Johansson Creates a Life-Sized Tetris Exhibit with Storage Cases
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Iconic Gamer Weapon Pillows
Iconic Gamer Weapon Pillows
Capcom's Mega Man Merchandise is a Badass Way to Sleep
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NES Controller Carriers
NES Controller Carriers
Nintendo Reversible Messenger Bag is One Geektastic Satchel
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Modern Glowing Timepieces
Modern Glowing Timepieces
ZIIIRO Watches Releases its Futuristic and Glowing Saturn Model
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Classic Controller Bracelets
Classic Controller Bracelets
These Game Controller Bracelets are the Perfect Video Game Accessory
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Hardcore Gamer Hoodies
Hardcore Gamer Hoodies
The 'Captain N' Game Boy Hoodie Keeps Lonely Geeks Warm
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Triangular Fantasy Gamer Lamps
Triangular Fantasy Gamer Lamps
This Zelda Triforce Lamp is a Historical Zelda Collector Piece
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8-Bit Gamer Shades
8-Bit Gamer Shades
The Pixelated 8-Bit Sunglasses are an Ode to Old School Video Games
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Retro Gamer Watches
Retro Gamer Watches
The Tetris Swatch is a Geeky Way to Tell Time
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Low Resolution Shades
Low Resolution Shades
Dzmitry Samal 5DPI Glasses Bring Back a Pixelated Old-School Look
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Sporty Gamer Tees
Sporty Gamer Tees
The Duck Hunt T-Shirt is an 8-Bit Fashion Statement
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Girly Gamer Purses
Girly Gamer Purses
These Handmade Mario Handbags are Nerdy and Adorable
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Retro Gamer Beach Towels
Retro Gamer Beach Towels
ThinkGeek's 'BeachBoy' is a Funny Beach Towel That Revives the Gameboy
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Gamer Garden Decorations
Gamer Garden Decorations
Dave Delisle's Lawn Ornaments Mimic In-Game Zelda Items
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Old-School Gaming Accessories
Old-School Gaming Accessories
Christofle Space Invader Pixel Pendant Reminds Us of a Simpler Time
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Puzzle Game Mood Rings
Puzzle Game Mood Rings
The Portal Personality Core Rings are Perfect for Girly Gamers
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Geeky Gamer Jackets
Geeky Gamer Jackets
Super Mario Hoodies Turn You into a Gaming Hero
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Retro Gaming Cutting Boards
Retro Gaming Cutting Boards
Jim Van Winkle Designs Cooking Tool with a Pixelated Super Mario
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Girlie Gamer Accessories
Girlie Gamer Accessories
Etsy Retailer and Gamer UseYourDigits Make Geeky Jewelry
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8-Bit Gamer Stockings
8-Bit Gamer Stockings
Rub In All the Nerdiness You Can Muster with Nintendo Christmas Stockings
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Gamer Men's Accessories
Gamer Men's Accessories
The Tjep Invader Aiko Ring is Inspired by the Arcade World
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Retro Gamer Satchels
Retro Gamer Satchels
The Space Invaders Messenger Bag is Hipster Geek Chic
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8-Bit Gamer Seating
8-Bit Gamer Seating
Create Your Own Pixellated Minecraft Design Lawn Chair
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Steampunk Gamer Lights
Steampunk Gamer Lights
The Mario Bros Industrial Pipe Lamp Playfully Depicts Different Characters
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8-Bit Character Caps
8-Bit Character Caps
The Super Mario Bros Hat Collection from New Era Features Multiple Players
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Arcade-Inspired Dishware
Arcade-Inspired Dishware
The Piranha Plant Wine Glasses are Great for Any Geeky Gamer
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Nintendo Timekeepers
Nintendo Timekeepers
The 'Nerdy Clocks' Etsy Shop Offers Old-School Gaming Gems
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8-Bit Video Game Tables
8-Bit Video Game Tables
Rachel Mills Makes Tables Serve as a Super Mario Tribute Piece
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Sleek Gaming Gas Masks
Sleek Gaming Gas Masks
The Sentry Turret Soldier Helmet is Weapon Fixture for the Face
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Geeky Gamer Tie Adornments
Geeky Gamer Tie Adornments
These Tie Clips from the Little Saint Are a Pop Culture Dream Come True
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Gamer-Designed Dinnerware
Gamer-Designed Dinnerware
These Plate Designs by Olly Moss Mimic Game Sequences from Pokemon
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Vintage Video Game Blankets
Vintage Video Game Blankets
Nintendo-Inspired Quilts Conjure 8-Bit Memories
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Gamer Office Supply Holders
Gamer Office Supply Holders
The 'N64 Controller Desk Organizer' Resembles a Classic Gaming Console
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Game-Centred Coffee Tables
Game-Centred Coffee Tables
The MokasWoodCrafting Table Will Bring out the Nerd in Everyone
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Gamer Punctuation Jewelry
Gamer Punctuation Jewelry
The Question Mark Ring is Inspired by the Super Mario Game
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Geeky Gamer Window Shades
Geeky Gamer Window Shades
Direct Blinds has Created a Line of 8-Bit-Inspired Blinds
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Functional Wooden Gamer Tables
Functional Wooden Gamer Tables
The NES Table Controller by Bohemian Workbench is Made of Wood
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Retro Gamer Blankets
Retro Gamer Blankets
The Legend of Zelda Afghan Supports Safe Dungeon Crawling
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Nerdified Apparel
Nerdified Apparel
Tony Garcia T-Shirts Offer Vintage Pop Culture with a Twist
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Video Game-Inspired Flasks
Video Game-Inspired Flasks
Game Boy Simulated Flask Makes Drinking Nostalgic
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Pixelated Gamer Jewels
Pixelated Gamer Jewels
The Pixel Heart Friendship Necklace is a Cute Throwback Piece
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Geeky Gamer Lighters
Geeky Gamer Lighters
This Lighter is Shaped Like a Retro Game Boy Color
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8-Bit-Themed Furniture
8-Bit-Themed Furniture
This NES-Themed Furniture Set is a Gamer's Geeky Dream Living Room Setup
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Geeky Gamer Jewels
Geeky Gamer Jewels
This Legend of Zelda Jewelry Brings the Prizes of the Classic Game to Life
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Retro Game Controller Cushions
Retro Game Controller Cushions
Felt Sew Good Churns Out Geeky Pillows for Nintendo Fans
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Dressy Gamer Accessories
Dressy Gamer Accessories
The Video Game Bow Ties by Crashed Hope Designs are Geeky
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Old School Gamer Magnets
Old School Gamer Magnets
These Perler Bead GameBoy Fridge Accessorizes Showcase a Classic Gadget
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Game-Inspired Cat Toys
Game-Inspired Cat Toys
This Cat Jungle Gym is Straight Out of Super Mario World
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DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
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Dapper Gamer Accessories
Dapper Gamer Accessories
The 8-Bit Bow Tie Has Fun Written All Over It
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Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
Fuzzy Pikachu Sweaters
The Custom Erosdiy Pokemon Hoodie by Eros DIY Design is Perfect for Gamers
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Organizational Tech Cable Boards
Organizational Tech Cable Boards
This Gadget Dock Charging 8 Cables Looks Like a Cutting Board
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Pixelated Gamer Rugs
Pixelated Gamer Rugs
These 8 Bit Video Game-Inspired Rugs Include Link and Mario
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