The 12 Gifts of Christmas For The Gamer

12 A gaming T-Shirt ensures the gamer is playing with style and comfort. Gametraders would recommend if playing with someone the gamer wants to impress, something very cool with a retro logo or icon on it. Fitted for style and to show off those gaming muscles. For those not so worried about being seen, a gaming T-shirt is a must so that the pizza delivery person notices the players gaming street cred.

11 Collectables such as Mario or Halo figurines. These are ideal as stocking stuffers but also add credibility to the gamers area. Strategically placing a Halo figurine is sure to impress friends and those of the opposite sex. Figurines are affordable for mums and dads to throw in to the game players gift bundle.

10 Posters are in this Christmas, especially those with gaming graphics like Call of Duty: Black Ops. Game stores like Gametraders stock a range of posters that teens need to decorate their rooms so that it resembles either a war zone or a shrine to the latest pop sensation. Like figurines, posters are great stocking stuffers.

9 Manga are Japanese comics and print cartoons and are read by a people of all ages in Japan. In Australia they are devoured by fans who love the combination of art and the stories. Another great stocking stuffer as they are affordable and highly collectable by fans.

8 Anime. Ok, mums and dads probably don't know or don't want to know much about that much loved cartoon style from Japan that is known as Anime. Anime often comes in a series which are highly collectable so it is wise to check first with your Anime fan in your home or ask your store manager for help.

7 Trading Cards are back! Yep collectors are back into trading cards and Gametraders has the latest collectables!

6 Collectables such as figurines are very popular this Christmas as are game related accessories such as swords and other related items. Great to show off on your wall.

5 Nothing says Christmas family gift idea like a game console. While many people have a Wii as a family console, Microsoft and Sony have launched exciting new hardware additions for their XBOX360 and Playstation 3 consoles that offer immersive gaming experiences similar to that offered by the Wii. The XBOX360 now has the Kinect system that makes the player the controller. Basically a camera takes your movements and has the game respond to your actions. The PS3 has MOVE which takes a similar approach to the Wii. Both offer great family gaming fun and are ideal as a major gift for the whole family to enjoy over the holidays.

4 Retro is back. Real gamers love retro. It might be the nostalgia of playing Mario Kart on the SNES or just having a collectable console to show off when friends visit.

3 Accessories are a must this Christmas. Controllers seem to always be needing rechargeable batteries so a recharge dock is ideal to keep the gamer on full charge and playing right through Christmas. Also with the Wii and PS3 allowing you to use your controller in a variety of ways, check the accessories that turn your controller in to a gun, steering wheel, tennis racket and much more.

2 Games are always great for Christmas. Gametraders have a range of new and pre played games to suit most budgets. Pre played offers real value with games starting in single digit price ranges. Most stores will be bundling games to bring the cost down, so picking up a bargain is easy.

1 The ever popular fall back is the gift card. You can't go wrong with a card, the recipient gets to choose a game they really want rather then pretending to like Spice World which you bought on impulse. Plus with Boxing Day sales promising big savings, gamers will likely get real value no matter what price you put on the card. Gametraders don't put a limit on the amount for a Gift Card so small amounts like $10 or $20 are great stocking stuffers.

The key to buying the right gift is to check what the gamer in your home currently has and then visit the game shop and let the sales person know so they can advise what will suit.

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