Xbox and gaming gift ideas

Gaming-first picks

Controllers, consoles and gaming kit when we've covered them.

gaming gifts7 min read

Best Gaming Room Gifts Under £30: Buyer's Guide

Buying gaming gifts shouldn't mean guessing console specs or compatibility. Here are four fail-safe gaming roo…

Sep 27, 2026Read →

gaming controllers8 min read

8BitDo Ultimate vs Xbox Controller: Best Gift?

Looking for the ultimate gaming gift between £50 and £60? We break down how the 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless stack…

Sep 27, 2026Read →

board games10 min read

Best 2-Player Strategy Games Under £40

Ditch the bulky group board games. These five top-rated two-player strategy games deliver rapid setup, deep ta…

Oct 13, 2026Read →

board games4 min read

Quest for El Dorado: Best Strategy Race Game?

A deep dive into Ravensburger The Quest for El Dorado, exploring how Reiner Knizia's modular deck-building rac…

Oct 5, 2026Read →

Party & multiplayer energy

Social games and interactive toys that play well on games night.

Party Games6 min read

Hitster vs Herd Mentality: Which Party Game Wins?

Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next family get-together? We break down how Hitster and Herd M…

Sep 22, 2026Read →

Hitster9 min read

Hitster vs Guilty Pleasures: Which Music Game to Gift?

Stuck choosing between Hitster Original and Hitster Guilty Pleasures? We break down tracklists, cross-generati…

Oct 1, 2026Read →

party games6 min read

Hitster vs Wavelength: Best Family Party Game?

Choosing a party game for mixed generations is notoriously tricky. We compare the music nostalgia of Hitster a…

Sep 24, 2026Read →

board games7 min read

Hitster Music Card Game: Is It Worth Buying?

Looking for a party game that spans teenage pop fans and grandparents without tedious rulebooks? Hitster solve…

Sep 22, 2026Read →

Desk gadgets for gamers

Fidgets and tech toys that sit nicely next to a setup.

desk gadgets8 min read

4 Best Desk Toys & Productivity Gadgets Under £100

Looking for a home office upgrade or a tech gift that won't end up in a drawer? We break down four top-rated t…

Sep 22, 2026Read →

tech toys9 min read

Best Interactive Tech Toys & Fidgets Under £30

Finding a standout gadget under £30 without buying cheap plastic tat is tricky. We broke down four top-rated i…

Sep 21, 2026Read →

GiftApproved6 Best Desk Gadgets Under £100: Synths, Stream Deck & Smart Cubes

Desk Gadgets10 min read

6 Best Desk Gadgets Under £100: Synths, Stream Deck & Smart Cubes

Looking for tactile, genuinely useful desk toys and tech gifts under £100? We break down 6 standout gadgets fo…

Sep 22, 2026Read →

Logitech MX Master 3S9 min read

Logitech MX Master 3S: Is It Worth £100+?

Is Logitech's flagship productivity mouse worth paying a premium during seasonal sales, or should you look at …

Oct 6, 2026Read →

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