Philly Video Game Gift Guide: The top gifts for gamers in 2024

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Looking to score the perfect holiday gift for that special gamer in your life? With the holiday just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some of the best gift options to get, from consoles to video games, in 2024.

Consoles

It all starts with the console, of course, as without a console—or PC—you cannot game to begin with. Here are some of the top consoles and more to get your favorite gamer this holiday season.

The Meta Quest 3s

Meta has just unveiled their latest in mixed-reality headsets. The Quest 3s offers impressive visuals and easy-to-use controls while keeping the cost affordable relative to other models. Delivering an immersive experience whether you’re gaming or using it for entertainment, fitness, or more, the Quest 3s is the latest in the booming trend of mixed reality devices.

PlayStation 5

Still, the argued king of the console game, the PlayStation 5, provides games with an immersive experience that allows them to cross genres and play nearly all the top games on the market. Whether you’re looking for the latest iteration of Call of Duty, NBA 2k, God of War, Spider-Man, and so much more, the PS5 gives the best optionality regarding game selection.

Nintendo Switch

The PS5 may be the reigning king, but the Nintendo Switch is the family favorite. Featuring many longtime favorites from Mario to Link, or Kirby, the Switch has options for anyone, even those brave enough to think they can catch them all.

Top games and deals

Now that you have the vehicle to play some of the top games around, it’s time to talk about the games themselves.

AstroBot

Voted the 2024 Game of the Year at the most recent Game Awards, AstroBot takes the gamer on an incredibly fun and creative journey that spans six galaxies and 60 planets.

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Fairgoers play Super Mario Party Jamboree at the Japanese publisher Nintendo Switch’s stand during Milan Games Week. Emanuele Cremaschi/Getty Images

Back and bigger and more exciting than ever, Super Mario Party Jamboree blends all-new features with a return to much that made the Nintendo 64 Mario Party games so special. Young gamers will love its board game style and unique gameplay, while older gamers will love the nostalgic return to glory.

Black Myth: Wukong

Black Myth: Wukong is the game to get for those truly passionate about’ hardcore’ gaming. The people’s choice of Game of the Year, although the official title went to Astrobot, Black Myth: Wukong draws inspiration from the legend of the Monkey King Son Wukong and immerses the player in a fantastical world filled with creatures, heroism, and much more.