From Consoles, Gift Cards for Steam, PlayStation or Xbox, Subscriptions to Streaming Gear, Here Is All You Can Gift to Gamers Around You

The season of lights is upon us, as Diwali has finally arrived with great pomp and fervor in India. As the festival brings friends and families closer than ever, it’s no secret that there isn’t a better time to finally grab some gifts for yourself or your dearest ones.

With the video gaming world moving at a rapid pace, this Diwali is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with gaming or streaming, and we have a list of recommendations with regards to consoles, subscriptions, gift cards, and more that you should definitely check out if you’re planning to do so.

Best Consoles to Gift This Diwali

Unless you’re a PC or mobile fanatic, consoles are the primary choice of platforms for gamers out there. While it’s still hard to get your hands on a current-generation console from PlayStation or Xbox in India, there are still some great choices out there for fans to try out.

Here are some of our favorite console recommendations to gift this Diwali to your friends or family:

Xbox Series S

At just north of Rs. 30,000, the new Xbox Series S has all the capabilities to play some of your favorite Xbox titles without much hassle. While it doesn’t have the bonkers hardware of the Xbox Series S, it still runs enough games at great graphical output for you to enjoy your favorite titles.

Nintendo Switch OLED

When it comes to portable gaming consoles, nothing beats the Nintendo Switch OLED model, which packs some nice hardware, while also featuring some of the greatest games of all times in its library. This includes The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and more.

Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset

While Meta recently introduced the wildly priced Meta Quest Pro VR headset, the Oculus Quest 2 is still the premier choice for gaming in virtual reality, as it comes with a minimalistic design, while also having quite the intuitive controllers in the redesigned Touch controllers.

Best gaming subscriptions and gift cards to look out for this Diwali

You can’t have a console/PC/mobile device without having the games to play with. With a variety of platforms offering a ton of services, take a gander at some of the best offers that you might want to purchase for your gaming needs.

Here are the best gaming subscriptions and gifts cards to purchase in the next few days:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Months Membership

Get the best deal in gaming for less than Rs. 3000 with 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which features over 100 titles on console and PC.

Sony PlayStation Plus 3 Months Membership Card

We haven’t forgotten about gamers on PlayStation, as the Sony-developed side also has its own subscription service in PlayStation Plus, which will cost around Rs. 1,199 to be subscribed for 3 months.

Rs.1000 Sony PlayStation Network Wallet Top-Up

If subscription services aren’t your thing, then you can send in gift cards with wallet top-ups for PlayStation Network ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,500.

Steam Digital Gift Cards

If you’re looking for something to satisfy your PC gaming needs, then look no further than purchasing Steam Digital Gift Cards, which range from Rs. 320 to Rs. 6,400.

Google Play E-Gift Card

For mobile gamers out there, the Google Play E-Gift Card is the perfect way to reward your friends or family for their future gaming-related purchases on Android devices.

Apple Gift Card

The Apple Gift Card can be redeemed on a variety of platforms like the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, iTunes, Apple Arcade, the Apple Store app, apple.com, and the Apple Store, which makes it a brilliant Diwali present for your near and dear ones.

Best Streaming Gear Essentials to Buy This Diwali

Streaming has seen a rise in popularity over the last few years, with many players taking to Twitch or YouTube to showcase their skills. While you might have all the necessary gaming essentials, it’s imperative that you also have an equally good streaming setup as well.

So, why not upgrade your setup with some of our recommended streaming gear essentials to buy this Diwali? Here’s what you might want to look out for:

Microsoft Modern Webcam

At less than Rs. 10,000, the Microsoft Modern Webcam is an inexpensive option for players looking streaming cameras. With the webcam recording up to 1080p footage, look your best while playing your favorite games on stream.

Elgato Facecam

If you have a bit more money to shell out on a webcam, then Elgato Facecam is probably the right way to go about it. The webcam can shoot 1080p resolution clips at 60 FPS, while also having fixed focus range to keep you on focus at all times.

Corsair Elgato Cam Link 4K

Streamers that already own a high-end DSLR camera might not need a secondary webcam for their streaming endeavors, thanks to Corsair Elgato Cam Link. It allows you to connect your camera to your PC or Mac with ultra-low-latency technology, and stream on your preferred platform while recording up to 1080p at 60 FPS or 4K at 30 FPS.

HyperX SoloCast

Players that are not planning to create a hole in their pockets for a microphone might want to check out the HyperX SoloCast, which comes in at less than Rs. 5,000 while having features like multi-device and program compatibility, Plug N Play audio recording and more.

Rode PodMic

The much more expensive and better option for streaming microphones has to be the Rode PodMic, which can double up as a mic for your next big podcast episode, thanks to its high-quality dynamic capsule, compact form factor and other cool features.

Elgato Stream Deck

You can’t plan your next stream session without taking advantage of the Elgato Stream Deck, which has 15 customizable LCD keys for you to customize and simplify your setup. With the Stream Deck, you can easily begin your next stream at the click of a button without having to worry about the hassle of setting up.