12 affordable Valentine’s Day gifts the Xbox gamer in your life will love
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s a perfect time to show some love to your favorite Xbox gamer. We rounded up 12 unmissable gifts that won’t eat into your budget. We love every single one of them, and the gamers in your life will too.
Porky pal
Grab a porky seven-inch plush from Microsoft’s blocky adventure game. This affordable toy is ideal for any Minecraft fan, finely embroidered with the pig’s pixelated features.
TV companion
The Talon Media Remote is a game-changing accessory for Xbox media enthusiasts. It rocks an extensive range of entertainment controls, paired with a powerful IR blaster for guaranteed reliability. It puts Microsoft’s aging media remote to shame, perfect for a stint of Netflix and chill.
Share the Fortnite love
With Fortnite’s “Love and War” Valentine’s Day 2020 event underway, various limited-time items have hit the store. Fortnite’s “V-Bucks” currency is used to buy items throughout the store, ideal for any Fortnite fan.
Get the kit
This Xbox tee is among the latest in Microsoft’s official Xbox Gear store, boldly draped in sharp branding. It’s simple and sleek for any gamer’s wardrobe.
In the red
This Xbox One wireless controller sets the mood, wrapped with an alluring red finish for Valentine’s Day. It packs all the latest features and pairs perfectly with a gamer’s night in.
Juiced up
PowerA’s Xbox Play & Charge kit is the best budget solution officially licensed by Microsoft. With two batteries included, it’s perfect for staying topped up during those Valentine’s Day couch sessions.
Love, D.Va.
The Funko Pop D.Va & Meka kit adds a touch of love with Overwatch’s adorable hero. The two figures stand six inches tall, and they’re ideal for fans of Blizzard’s hit shooter.
Netflix for games
What gift is better than free Xbox games? Microsoft’s Netflix-style subscription service serves over 100 varied titles for a monthly fee. From hit franchises to experimental indies, Xbox Game Pass has value for all.
Endless possibilities
Can’t choose a gift? An Xbox gift card unlocks digital credit for purchases spanning games, apps, movies, and more, from the ever-growing Microsoft Store.
Voice commands
With deep Amazon Alexa integration now on Xbox One, Echo devices offer great voice commands. With the entry-level Echo Dot, navigating your console is a breeze.
Turn up the heat
Through heat-sensitive graphics, this morphing coffee mug puts a unique twist on the iconic pixel heart. Reacting to heat, its bar fills and depletes alongside your beverage.
Tried, true and tasty treats
Even an Xbox gamer can still appreciate the traditions. This Lindt Lindor Valentine’s Day gift set presents 160 g of chocolate in a heart-shaped box. Perfect for snacking during any gaming session.
For that special someone
FromXbox Live gift creditto anXbox Game Passsubscription, digital gifts come with considerable flexibility. Microsoft’s Xbox subscriptions offer increasing returns every day, with fresh titles and benefits under the memberships on the regular.
Meanwhile,PowerA’s Play & Charge kitor ared Xbox wireless controllercan be used by anyone, ensuring value no matter the recipient. Whether coupled together or gifted standalone, they’re a handy gift that still stows a hint of valentine’s spirit.
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Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central’s Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft’s gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter@mattjbrown.
