Become the Cool Wife With 10 Awesome Gifts for Your Hardcore Gamer Husband

When choosing a gaming console, every gamer has Xbox One and PS4 in mind. Xbox has next gen system philosophy with slick, fast UI, voice and gesture command and has great controller with trademark triggers and fast web browser. You can also add external hard drive for a seamless gaming experience. Simple user-friendly interface supports old games. Xbox games are also relatively cheaper than other consoles but the bulky console is a turnoff. The launch window games have a lot of exclusive titles. It is also somewhat cheaper than PS4.

While the PS4 boasts of high-quality graphics and versatile social features, improved controller with precision triggers provide an added advantage. Play station Store is extremely user-friendly and focuses on online play, providing users with a whole new world of cooperative gaming. It provides extensive array of games including exclusives such as The Last of Us Many. As the games are installed, you have no lag and disc switching. Lack of fail-safe when the internet goes wrong and the sleek looking console made of flimsy material tend to heat up on prolonged use are its down sides.

While both Xbox One and PS4 are quality gaming consoles, they have their own features that you should consider before making your purchase. The two consoles are very similar, and in the end, the biggest thing that sways customers is the console exclusives. Although most of the drawbacks are completely out of your control, you can still improve your gaming experience by using rechargeable batteries instead of the standard AA batteries, since the controllers of both the consoles drain up battery really quick and there is nothing more annoying than finding yourself completely immersed in a game and suddenly the batteries run out.

The gaming console market right now is somewhat monopolistic. There are three main contenders in the video game console market, and each one has unique advantages and drawbacks. The PlayStation 4, for example, is easy to use while the Xbox One supports cross-play with Windows 10, and its built-in live streaming architecture, mixer, is an impressive tool. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch is a strange treasure, packing less power than the other two systems but making up for this technical loss with an innovative hybrid design.

The most common argument that gamers cite to justify the choice of a platform over another is almost always the same: exclusive games. The sole purpose of bringing out exclusives is to push platforms sale. But in fact, all of these exclusives are similar in terms of offered services and hardware features. These marketing strategies are sure to fail in the long run; it is no coincidence that the market is moving more and more strongly to PC.

The most expensive things are not always objectively more beautiful, those are just more exclusive, the same natural principle that makes rare minerals and metals the most valuable. Exclusivity makes all more delicious and appetizing to buyer’s eyes. While the console manufacturers continue to make profit on their passion to draw off every penny out of their wallet, true fans are forced to give up some awesome games, or, for those who can afford it, buy console on console, all almost identical, to avail an handful of exclusive games, which always more often are old glories remastered from a sadly lost era. Art must be accessible. Exclusives phenomenon becomes even more unacceptable when we’re talking to make exclusive a work of art; because video games are art, no doubts about that, and art should be accessible to all as widely as possible. If you can get your hands on one these games that your husband is keen on, it will be the best gift ever.

Although every gamer has individual preferences, it pays to know what the cherry picked lot of the gaming world is. Avid gamers will argue the pros, cons and feasibility of certain games to be called the best games, but a quick scan of the top reviews will give you some sort of an idea. Names which recur on different top gaming lists have a better chance of impressing your husband. Armed with such a reference you can check if he already has all or most of them and buy the ones missing from his collection. If you can cross reference his tastes and select games along similar lines, even better.

Steel Series Arctis Gaming Headset comes loaded with features. The S1 speaker drivers are engineered to produce a detailed, balanced soundscape with ultra-low distortion, for your games, music, movies and more. The ClearCast mic is the best microphone in gaming, delivering studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation. Ski Goggle Headband contours across the entire head, comfortably distributing the weight and eliminating pressure points. AirWeave ear cushions to keep your husband's ears cool and dry. You can connect to almost all of your multimedia devices via 3.5 mm analog jack. You can also customize your surround sound, EQ settings, microphone settings, and more. You can buy it on amazon.in at Rs.8,574.

The Nintendo Switch provides single and multiplayer thrills at home along with enabling gamers to play the same title wherever, whenever and with whomever they choose. The mobility of a handheld is now added to the power of a home gaming system to enable unprecedented new video game play styles. You can buy it amazon.com at Rs.19,330.

Collectible pixel-art renditions of our favourite iconic characters make perfect gifts for gamers. The PDP Pixel Pals Nintendo Super Mario 3 Luigi Collectible Lighted Figure lights up using on/off switch provided on back of it. It makes Luigi look like he just stepped out of a video game. At close to 6 inches tall, Mario's twin brother, Luigi, is featured in his trademark blue and green ensemble. This rendition is powered by 2 AAA batteries. You can buy it on amazon.com at Rs.973.

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller is a great gift for any pro gamer. It helps a ton in games where the pace is fast and frames matter. The Xbox Elite Wireless Controller comes with a set of 4 paddles, 6 thumb sticks, 2 D-pads and USB cable. The package includes wireless controller, carrying case, USB cable and controller attachment. It is compatible with Xbox One and PC x 6.89 inches. It is available for Rs.11,990 on Amazon.

Every gamer knows of The Legend of Zelda. It can be critically regarded as the greatest series in video gaming, ever. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia is a book on the same. Right from the ideas that inspired the game concept and graphics, to the chronological order of entry of the characters, you can find all of that in this hardcover of 280 pages. Published by Dark Horse Books, you can grab a copy for your gamer husband on amazon.com for Rs.1,946

TCL 55C807 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart LED TV (2017 Model) comes power packed with Roku TV smart functionality. It offers access to over 4,000 streaming channels featuring more than 450,000 movies and TV episodes. It pairs 4K Ultra HD picture clarity with the contrast, colour, and detail of Dolby Vision HDR for the most lifelike picture. Edge LED backlighting with Dynamic Contrast produces deep blacks and excellent picture quality 120Hz refresh rate allows fast moving action scenes to be seen with virtually no motion blur. It can be the perfect gift for your gamer husband for Rs.38,918 on Amazon. And when he is not using it to play, perhaps you can get to watch you favourite movies and shows on it too.

Logitech G903 Lightspeed Gaming Mouse is superb for gaming freaks. Trusted by top eSports professionals, G903 with lightspeed wireless technology delivers incredible responsiveness for competition-level twitch targeting. It features the world's most advanced PMW3366 optical sensor, G903 offers superior tracking accuracy and consistency even at speeds over 400 IPS. The flexible ambidextrous design, customizable lighting, and a lightweight 107g design mean G903 is ready to meet your exacting preferences. The wireless charging feature keeps G903 charged while at play and at rest. It is available on amazon.com for Rs.7,498.

A good mouse pad is a must for precision gaming. Made of aluminium, the Corsair Gaming CGMM600 offers the versatility of two mouse pads in one. You have the option to choose between unmatched control and seamless glide with just a flip. Its textured polymer surfaces offer peerless control on one side while a sleek, low-resistance finish on the reverse makes gliding, a breeze and the rubber corners keep the pad in place. Buy it on amazon.com for Rs. 2,594.

The HTC VIVE Virtual Reality System takes gaming to a whole new level. It’s not something that’s even remotely comparable to what’s available in the market. Your husband can simply forget his existing VR gear. They are really selling the experience more than the graphics. And the experience is absolutely something to be had. The Steam VR software is very polished as well. Especially inside of VR, he can switch to his desktop and read email. He can connect your phone via Bluetooth and get notifications. He can enable the camera and see the room without taking the headset off. He will enjoy true-to-life movements with realistic graphics, directional audio and HD haptic feedback. 360 degree controller and headset tracking covers your movements to the millimetre, floor-to ceiling. He can have 2800 games for Steam VR, plus everything he loves about Steam, including new releases, automatic game updates and his closest friends, in VR. This set can be bought for Rs.32,370 on Amazon.

Watching TV in the dark needs constantly adjustment between the bright screen and dark surrounding area, putting a lot of strain on your husband's eyes. Luminoodle Colour Bias Lighting elevates the ambient light, reducing eye strain and headaches. To install it, he simply needs to wipe down the back of your TV, plan your route and paste the LED strip lights to the TV. It offers options of 15 colours, 10 brightness levels and 3 fade modes, making this easy to customize. From neon accent lighting to warm white backlighting, he will have every colour he may need for any event. This 118 inch (3 m) long TV light strip kit has a wireless remote and in-line on/off switch. Buy it on amazon.com for Rs. 1,948.

Since most of the gamer are quite fanatic about their gear, there is a huge possibility that your husband already has everything he needs, leaving little room for gifts. Therefore it’s a great option to buy him a gift card. An Xbox gift card is for buying games and entertainment on Xbox and Windows. You can buy the latest games, map packs, movies, TV, music, apps and more. You can purchase one form amazon.com for Rs.3,248.