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The Greatest Gifts for Gamers

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HTC’s VR Vive

This virtual reality experience will absolutely astound you. For the ultimate, most amazing gamer experience currently on the market, get your loved one (or yourself) the HTC Vive. This virtual reality system is unlike any other and lets you enter fantastic worlds via its advanced technology and a large amount of terrific content. Be wowed as your living room is transformed and you walk into a Frankenstein-like surgery theater, the center of the solar system, a medieval castle under attack, a zombie-shooting video game, or the bottom of the sea. The Vive is a 360 degree, fully immersive experience and its wireless controllers put you at the center of the action. The Vive is absolutely a game changer. The only downside is the slightly deflated feeling you get when you take off the goggles and have to face actual reality. ($799)

SteelSeries Arctis 7 gaming headset

Known for its gaming headsets, this newest creation from SteelSeries is a lag-free wireless version that creates a new standard in performance and comfort. An athletically inspired ski goggle headband and air weave air cushions provide an incredibly comfortable fit. The ClearCast microphone uses an exclusive bidirectional design that results in unmatched voice clarity and almost complete background noise cancellation. And the S1 speakers offer a detailed balanced soundscape. The design is sleek, but for extra fun, add a customized headband. ($149)

Dell’s Alienware Aurora and gaming monitor

Alienware recently rolled out a fierce new lineup of powerful, VR optimized products that focus on advanced engineering and design innovations geared towards gamers. Although slightly smaller than the previous model, the newly released Aurora is packed with even more dedicated graphics and overclocking potential for 4K gaming, or even 12K gaming as a dual-graphics capable desktop. It is the first of its kind to offer tool-less upgrades to graphics cards, hard drives and memory. Several sets of configuration options result in a customizable product. (from $999)

The Aurora is ideally paired with new Dell 24" Gaming Monitor which has a stunning QHD display. The monitor delivers sharp, clear moving images thanks to its G-sync advantage and the fastest refresh rate on the market. The monitor is also easy to adjust and keeps your eyes from getting blurry with its flicker-free screen. ($499)

Microsoft Elite Xbox One Controller

Xbox One fans will be thrilled to receive a box containing this new controller. Designed in collaboration with pro-level players, this customizable controller adapts to a player’s unique style of play and helps to enhance a player’s accuracy, speed and comfort. Gamers can improve their performance by swapping between a variety of metal thumbsticks and D-pads for personal control and ergonomics. And the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller has four slots for interchangeable paddles. Every surface and detail is well designed to meet the demands of competitive gaming and it also looks super sleek. And the controller can be further customized with an app that adjusts trigger values and thumbstick sensitivities. ($149)