Best gift for Xbox player?

Elizabeth_C34
Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
edited October 5 in Chit-Chat
Hey guys and gals!

I need help.

I'm a PC gamer, and my 20 year old brother is an Xbox gamer. I want to get him something cool for Christmas this year (under $50) and could use some help. Suggestions?

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  • gaylelynnbell
    gaylelynnbell Posts: 248 Member
    Does he have a wireless controller? If so, then maybe a Gift Cert. at GameStop or Best Buy so he can pick out a new game.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    He has two wireless controllers. Gift card would totally work.
  • catshark209
    catshark209 Posts: 1,133 Member
    Microsoft Points.
  • namenumber
    namenumber Posts: 167 Member
    One of those subscription cards to Xbox Live? I think it's called an Xbox Live Gold account or something like that...
  • Punktorian
    Punktorian Posts: 224 Member
    I'd agree with a gift card of some sort. It's tough to know what games they have or are getting between now and then or what they even need. Tons of cool stuff out there, but gamers are usually specific about what they like.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    as an xbox player myself, if you don't know what he already has, best to get him a gift card. you could get him a wireless headset though, or a memory expansion.
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Does he have a wireless controller? If so, then maybe a Gift Cert. at GameStop or Best Buy so he can pick out a new game.

    Was thinking of this, too, because gamers tend to know what they're looking forward to that's coming out, and if he didn't tell you, how can you possibly guess? GameStop is great for used games, too, in case there was always some game he wanted but never got around to buying or so he can buy several games instead of just one.
  • RobertG86
    RobertG86 Posts: 49
    Get them a Ps3 so they are not sad any more over red rings of death.
  • wbgolden
    wbgolden Posts: 2,066 Member
    A second Xbox. That way he can hack the first one but still be able to use Xbox live.
  • Momkat65
    Momkat65 Posts: 317 Member
    how about a magazine subscription...he heh heh
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Get them a Ps3 so they are not sad any more over red rings of death.

    LOL I would, but I'm on a strict $50 budget :smile:
  • riccoismydog
    riccoismydog Posts: 319 Member
    I work in the electronics department of a store. The number one sellers for xbox are-

    Modern Warfare 3

    Skyrium

    Battlefield 3

    At least for the boys!

    Hopefully that helps, xbox points you can never go wrong with. :)
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    I work in the electronics department of a store. The number one sellers for xbox are-

    Modern Warfare 3

    Skyrium

    Battlefield 3

    At least for the boys!

    Hopefully that helps, xbox points you can never go wrong with. :)

    I know he has MW3. I LOVE Skyrim. I have it for PC, and it is wonderful. I don't think he has that one yet. I'll have to ask if someone else is getting it for him though.
  • TDGee
    TDGee Posts: 2,209 Member
    Gamestop's magazine comes with membership in their Rewards club. It comes with a card that gives 10% off on all used games and stuff. The card pays for itself as soon as you buy a few used games. Their policies on this are great. It's only like $15. you could do that and a giftcard. My boys have always appreciated it. Hell, so have I.
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Gamestop's magazine comes with membership in their Rewards club. It comes with a card that gives 10% off on all used games and stuff. The card pays for itself as soon as you buy a few used games. Their policies on this are great. It's only like $15. you could do that and a giftcard. My boys have always appreciated it. Hell, so have I.

    This is a great idea!
  • woou
    woou Posts: 668 Member
    xbox live card
  • ummlovelovesyou
    ummlovelovesyou Posts: 1,024 Member
    KINECT!
  • _Ben
    _Ben Posts: 1,608 Member
    Gamestop gift certificate. Kinects are dangerous, because hardcore gamers have no interest in them. Possibly a gift certificate to gamefly. Im a steam user, so dont know a ton about xbox specifically
  • jaredhuizenga
    jaredhuizenga Posts: 5
    Without knowing what games he has, but knowing which ones I have picked up and enjoy, I'd recommend Arkham Asylum and Dead Island. Batman and zombies. I'd imagine both would be well under $50 during the Christmas season.
  • KimmyEB
    KimmyEB Posts: 1,208 Member
    My boyfriend has the XBOX 360, and he is always in desperate need of batteries, haha. Especially since he bought me a Wii for my birthday, our supply of batteries is almost gone! We were using rechargeable ones, but his rechargeable ones are suuuper old and only hold a charge for a very short time, which is annoying. Perhaps maybe some batteries, or a charger with rechargeable batteries? Not sure how much the charger with batteries is, but if there's enough left over, maybe a gift card to make it up to $50. :smile:
  • Andylee63
    Andylee63 Posts: 154 Member
    Get him The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout for kinect...
    It is wicked..
    Or Your Shape Fitness Evolved...

    Ask him to add Gamertag LTCI STINGER 01 to his buddies.. lol
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    A gaming headset like tritton, turtle beach, ect!
  • wright2396
    wright2396 Posts: 14
    How about a subscription to one of those movie/game rental places. That way he can try different games without having to buy them.
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    Rechargeable batteries or a Play and Charge kit for his controllers... Unless he has them of course! I know how frustrating it is when you run out of batteries!!!

    Other than that I would say a gift card. If he's anything like my boyfriend, he'll have bought all the games that have come out recently that he wanted leaving nothing to get him for Christmas(which is annoy when you don't know what else to get them!). At least with a gift card he can save it for after Christmas and get a new game with it then.
  • yesiamaduck
    yesiamaduck Posts: 531 Member
    Microsoft points card, the is a lot of groovy stuff on Xbox Live (make sure his xbox is connected to the internet first) he can get games, films & DLC with them.
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