First headset magic
Meta Quest 3S
The cheapest door into VR — same games, jaw-drop included.
Over $100
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Christmas gifts for teenage guys
18 Christmas Gifts for Teenage Guys That Aren't Cringe
Vetted against the only review that matters: would he actually show his friends? Gaming-heavy, with real budget picks mixed in.
Top picks
TV peace treaty
PlayStation Portal
Streams their PS5 to a handheld so the television goes back to everyone.
Over $100
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Front-row bass
Sony ULT Wear
Club-level low end plus noise cancelling for the commute.
Over $100
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The full list
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The big one
Nintendo Switch 2
The console-only box for the player whose game wishlist is already written.
Over $100
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Console in pocket
Backbone One
Clips real triggers onto their phone — no pairing, no charging, no excuses.
Over $100
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Shelf-sized console
Xbox Series S 1TB
Disappears beside a bedroom TV and holds a terabyte of downloads.
Over $100
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Esports featherweight
Pro X Superlight 2
Sixty grams of wireless precision — the mouse the pros actually use.
Over $100
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Every-console companion
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X
One wireless headset that hops from Xbox to PlayStation to Switch.
Over $100
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Storage salvation
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB
Slots into a PS5 and ends the weekly game-deleting ritual.
Over $100
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Keyboard nirvana
Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
A plush hot-swap keyboard for the tinkerer who watches switch reviews.
Over $100
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Desk cockpit
Stream Deck Neo
Eight little screens, each a one-tap shortcut of their own design.
Over $100
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Cinema wall glow
Govee TV Backlight
A camera watches their TV and paints matching light across the wall.
$50–$100
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Built for wipeouts
GoPro Hero13 Black
Straps to helmets and handlebars, dives underwater, survives every crash.
Over $100
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Everywhere speaker
JBL Flip 7
Clips to a backpack and follows them from shower to picnic table.
Over $100
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Warm and wired
Bluetooth Beanie Toque
A toque that plays your podcasts. Welcome to the future, eh.
$25–$50
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Bedroom nebula
LED Galaxy Star Projector
Turns any bedroom ceiling into the aurora borealis.
$25–$50
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Dead-phone rescue
Slim Power Bank (10,000 mAh)
For the friend whose phone lives at 3%.
$25–$50
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Absurd comfort
Giant Salmon Plush Pillow (3 ft)
It's a fish. It's a pillow. It's a lifestyle.
$25–$50
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