How To Get Your Gamer Boyfriend Something He Enjoys!
It’s no secret that Gamers are very meticulous when it comes to their games and equipment, making gift buying for them a hassle, especially if you are not into gaming yourself. But fear not, because this article will help you find the perfect gift for your gamer boyfriend.
Why Your Gifts May Not Work?
There can be many reasons why your gift ideas are not working out for your gamer boyfriend. But below are the typical ones.
Gamers Think Differently
Buying a gift for a gamer will not always hit the spot because they tend to think differently than other people.
When people buy a gift for a gamer, they typically do so because of the reasons below:
*Wow Factor
*Desirability
*The Price
*Social Responsibility
Gamers, on the other hand, want:
*Usefulness
*Versatility
*Quality
*Stuff they’ve asked for
As you can see, it’s no wonder gifts for gamers don’t always work out.
The Moment of Exchange is Prioritized
People mostly think about the reaction their recipient makes when giving their gifts. But it’s essential to understand that the moment is not forever and what matters is what happens after the moment exchange.
This is especially true for your gamer boyfriend. Of course, they appreciate that you thought of buying a gift for them. But they’ll appreciate it more if they can do something with it once they go home.
Price is More Important
When buying a gift for gamers, people think that the more expensive it is, the more they’ll appreciate it. Unfortunately, this will only rarely work. And what happens is you end up buying a gift they have no interest in at all.
How to Buy Your Gamer Boyfriend a Gift?
Now that you know what to avoid when buying a gift for your gamer boyfriend, below are some tips you can use to buy your gamer boyfriend a gift.
Ask Them What They Want
This is probably the most obvious thing to do. Unfortunately, not everyone wants to do it because it erases the surprise. But that doesn’t matter to gamers as long as they can do something with your gifts. The last thing you want is to buy them something they never asked for.
If they don’t have the answer, move on to the next strategy.
Get Them Something Useful
You’ll stand a better chance at buying a gift your gamer boyfriend will appreciate if it’s something they can use. For example, you buy them a 1-year game pass. So they can play plenty of games for free, depending on the promo. Other than games, you can also buy them useful equipment like a gaming chair or a proper headset if they don’t have them.
Make Similarities about You and Your Boyfriend
If you’ve been with your boyfriend for quite some time now, you may have noticed some similarities you have with each other. So as you think of gift ideas, write down some of the ways you are similar to your boyfriend, too. It will give you an idea of what he may want.
It may not always be effective, but combined with the other strategies. And you’ll surely find something that he’ll enjoy.
Go By Your Own Experience
If nothing still comes to your mind, use your experience as a reference. Think about all the gifts you have given and determine which ones he appreciated the most. If you can remember only a few, then use that. It must have been something nice since even you can remember it.
Conclusion
Anyone can give a gift. But not everyone can give a gift that the receiver will appreciate. So if you are having trouble finding the perfect gift for your gamer boyfriend, just follow the tips above. You can read more here if the tips are not enough for you.
6 Comments
Jordan Binkerd
Excellent information!
lamusings
I have a gamer friend that I usually got a gift card because I had no idea what to pick LOL
megan allen
I needed a post like this! It is super hard to get any of the males in this house a gift because they are gamers above all else lol. Thanks for sharing!
Beyond Comps
As a gamer husband myself all we really want is more time to play games!
Brittany Gilley
I always get a gift card
Dawn Newberry
Thank you for this info. I will keep it in mind.