Best Gifts for Xbox Fans
If you’re looking for a gift ideas for someone who loves to game on Xbox, then here are some ideas for you. If the person doesn’t have Xbox yet then there are options for Xbox bundles as well.
Ideas here are for the products that are available in US, UK and India. People from Australia and New Zealand can order from Amazon UK, else there are few items that can be shipped to AU/NZ from Amazon US as well.
The items in this guide are also added to this US Amazon store recommended products by us here -> Xbox Gift Guide Amazon
Xbox Design Lab Wireless Controller + Engraving Digital Code
This I believe is one of the best gifts for an Xbox fan. This is a digital code that one can redeem at microsoft’s Xbox design lab site, and this lets you customize your controller the way you want. Also, there’s an option to engrave your name, gamer tag or any custom tag on the controller, for more personalized controller.
The controller included is the new controller that can also be used for gaming on a Windows 10 PC via bluetooth (no adapter needed).
Currently this is available only only in US and can be ordered only from Microsoft Store site. You can get this digital card without engraving as well with $10 less.
Buy Xbox Design Lab Wireless Controller + Engraving Gift Card
Xbox Live Gold Subscription
When you’re gifting Xbox live subscription to someone then you’re giving them an ability to play online with their friends, plus they gift free games every month.
Also, there are Xbox Live Deals with gold every week, for gold subscribers only with games on discounted rates.
Best part is they stack up. So even if someone already is subscribed to Gold, this will add more days to their existing subscription. For example, a 12-month subscription will extend their existing subscription by another year.
You can either get a 12-month subscription or if you’re looking to spend less amount there’s an option for 3-months or 1 month subscriptions as well.
United States
Buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon US
Buy 3-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon US
Buy Xbox Live Gold from Microsoft Store
Buy Xbox Live Gold from Newegg
UK
Buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon UK
Buy 3-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon UK
Australia
Buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold from Microsoft Store
Buy 3-month Xbox Live Gold from Microsoft Store
India
Buy 12-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon India
Buy 3-month Xbox Live Gold from Amazon India
PDP Energizer 2X White Charging system for Xbox One
Get away with the AA batteries and use the PDP Energizer charging system. This is white colored so will complement Xbox One S white console very well. As it charges two controllers at a time you’re always ready with a backup of a spare controller or just use two together while local multiplayer.
Plus, it looks cool.
Buy PDP Energizer 2X White Charging system from Amazon US
Buy PDP Energizer 2X White Charging system from Amazon UK
Microsoft licensed Energizer 2X Charging System for Xbox One
If you don’t have white controllers, then don’t worry as above charging station comes in black as well.
Buy Microsoft licensed Energizer 2X Charging System (Black) from Amazon US
Buy Microsoft licensed Energizer 2X Charging System (Black) from Amazon UK
Buy Microsoft licensed Energizer 2X Charging System (Black) from Amazon India
Xbox One Play and Charge Kit
This charge kit is made by Microsoft and is official charging kit for the controllers. Get this one and ditch the AA batteries.
Unlike energizer charging systems above, one can charge the controller and play with it at the same time, as it comes with a very long charging cable.
Buy Xbox One Play and Charge Kit from Amazon US
Buy Xbox One Play and Charge Kit from Amazon UK
Buy Xbox One Play and Charge Kit from Amazon India
Xbox One S 2TB Console – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle
This is the best console bundle ever with 2TB of space, a gears of war themed red colored Xbox One S console with gears logo, a similar matching Xbox OneS controller and a copy of Gears of War 4.
Buy Xbox One S 2TB Console – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle from Amazon US
Buy Xbox One S 2TB Console – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle from Amazon UK
Buy Xbox One S 2TB Console – Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Bundle from Amazon India
Xbox One S Console Bundle
Whether you want to gift Xbox One to a first time buyer, or if someone is looking to upgrade Xbox One console to new Xbox One S console, then you can choose one of the bundles.
Xbox One S bundles comes with different game options such as Battlefield 1 (for shooter fans), Minecraft (for a creator of any age), Fifa 17 (for fifa fans), Halo 5 etc.
Also, it comes in various options of storage such as 500GB, 1TB and 2TB (as above). Cheapest option is the 500GB console, and I personally think it’s the best option. If you want to increase it’s space just connect any external USB 3.0 drive to it via usb port and done. Here is a list of Best External Hard drives for Xbox One.
Get Xbox One S consoles from Amazon US
Get Xbox One S consoles from Amazon UK
Controllers
A controller makes up a very good gift, as an extra controller can be used as backup when one controller’s battery dies and needs to be recharged, or when one needs to play a local multiplayer or a couch co-op.
Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller
This is the controller meant for hardcore gamers. It is stylish, supremely comfortable, and it allows hardcore gamers to customize it the way they want for extra precision in the game.
Buy Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller from Amazon US
Buy Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller from Amazon UK
Buy Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller from Amazon India
Xbox One S White Controller
This white colored controller works with both original Xbox One and new Xbox One S, and has Bluetooth to be used with PC without any adapter.
Buy Xbox One White Wireless Controller from Amazon US
Buy Xbox One White Wireless Controller from Amazon UK
If you don’t prefer a white controller, then no need to worry, you can get this Xbox One Wireless Controller in Black.
Xbox Wireless Controller – Dawn Shadow Special Edition
This is a new controller with gradient color. This also has Bluetooth for PC.
Buy Xbox Wireless Controller – Dawn Shadow Special Edition from Amazon US
Buy Xbox Wireless Controller – Dawn Shadow Special Edition from Amazon UK
Xbox Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit Bundle
As the name suggests, it includes an original Xbox One Controller, plus a play and charge kit. This controller doesn’t have Bluetooth though, but that’s not an issue if you don’t need to use it on a PC. For Xbox connectivity it has wireless and works perfectly.
Buy Xbox Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit Bundle from Amazon US
Buy Xbox Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit Bundle from Amazon UK
Buy Xbox Wireless Controller and Play & Charge Kit Bundle from Amazon India
Headsets
Xbox one headsets make up for a great gift option. Be it a competitive multiplayer or casual, headsets allow you to chat with your friends while playing, and planning your next moves. Good headsets with great audio also let you enjoy music and movies with private listening.
Astro A50 for Xbox One
This is best headset available and costliest too. If you’re ok with shelling out the cash of around 300 bucks then get this one. And believe us this do provide the quality for this high price. It’s large, but very comfortable for long play times, and provides awesome 7.1 Dolby surround sound.
It’s included microphone guarantees the precision you look for while planning your strategy with your friends or just sledging.
It’s a wireless headphone and works with PC as well. Totally worth it.
Buy Astro A50 for Xbox One from Amazon US
Buy Astro A50 for Xbox One from Amazon UK
Buy Astro A50 for Xbox One from Amazon India
HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
This is amongst the best Gaming headsets, and is compatible with Xbox One, PS4, PCs and even mobiles. It has a good sound quality and comfort, plus it’s maximum price is $50, so makes up for a very good gift choice.
But HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset from Amazon US
But HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset from Amazon UK
But HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset from Amazon India
Turtle Beach XO One Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset
One of the best rated headsets for Xbox One, and has 3.5mm connection to be used for audio on PC, mobiles and tablet.
Buy Turtle Beach XO One Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset from Amazon US
Buy Turtle Beach XO One Amplified Stereo Gaming Headset from Amazon UK
External Hard disks (increase storage and install more games)
If one has a 500GB console, it will be soon that xbox disk space gets full after installing games. Fortunately, increasing Xbox storage space is as easy as plugging in an external USB 3.0 hard disk to its USB port. Here are couple of option below, and for more options for hard disks check out Best External Hard Disks for Xbox One.
WD My Book Desktop 4TB External Hard Drive
Get this 4TB hard drive and increase the storage of Xbox eight times. It does need an external power source but that also means it doesn’t need to rely on xbox for power.
Buy WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive from Amazon US
Buy WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive from Amazon UK
Buy WD My Book Desktop External Hard Drive from Amazon India
HGST Touro S 1TB Portable Drive
HGST is one of the most reliable companies when it comes to external drives, and as it’s portable it doesn’t require external power source and is sleek and compact.
Buy HGST Touro S 1TB Portable Drive from Amzon US
Buy HGST Touro S 1TB Portable Drive from Amzon UK
Buy HGST Touro S 1TB Portable Drive from Amzon India
Here are more hard disk options for xbox one.
Games
Rock Band Rivals Wireless Fender Jaguar Bundle for Xbox One for $39.99
An awesome gift for music lover. It comes with officially licensed Wireless Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller, and guitar is foldable thus making it easier to carry if travelling.
Jaguar Bundle includes Rock Band 4 game software, Rock Band Rivals game token, Rock Band Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller, an adjustable guitar strap, and 2 AA alkaline batteries and for a limited time: mail in coupon for a free microphone included with bundle.
Buy Rock Band Rivals Wireless Fender Jaguar Bundle for Xbox One from Amazon US
Buy Rock Band Rivals Wireless Fender Jaguar Bundle for Xbox One from Amazon UK
Gears of War 4
IGN scored Gears of War 9.2, and it’s a must have for Gears fans. Great campaign and multiplayer, and its a must have for Xbox shooter fans.
Buy Gears of War 4 on Amazon US
Forza Horizon 3
Not just on Xbox One, but on all the platforms this game is one of the best racing games ever. It won the Best racing/sports game award this year.
Buy Forza Horizon 3 from Amazon US
Buy Forza Horizon 3 from Amazon UK
Buy Forza Horizon 3 from Amazon India
Halo 5: Guardians – Limited Edition
For shooter and Halo fans. The Limited Edition comes with a ton of REQ packs to help you get better weapons in multiplayer, steelbook and a collectible model.
Buy Halo 5: Guardians – Limited Edition from Amazon US
Buy Halo 5: Guardians – Limited Edition from Amazon UK
Buy Halo 5: Guardians – Limited Edition from Amazon India
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