Top 7 gifts for the geek in the New Year

New Year’s Eve is a nice holiday for everyone without exception. And if the person you want to give something to is a geek, then this selection is for you. And maybe the range of gift themes won’t be as wide, but you’ll be able to get the gift you want, because the gift recipient’s preferences center on something technological and new.

VR headset

This is not a cheap gift. But if you really want to please the recipient, you’re likely to hit the top ten with such a gift. VR headsets used to be scarce. Now the situation has improved a bit: you can buy a cool headset PS VR 2, if the recipient has the console of the last generation. Or you can opt for a headset that’s fully PC-compatible and supports new games.

With the headset, the controllers usually come with the controllers as well. So the only thing you’ll be missing to be happy is the right games. The latest generation of games feature interesting controls and high quality visuals that are sure to please the geek in your life.

Subscription to PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass

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If your gift recipient prefers to play on consoles over PCs, a year’s subscription to the services would be a great gift. Each subscription has several options – not only in terms of how long the subscription lasts (1, 3 or 12 months), but also in terms of access levels. This determines the number of games offered on the subscription.

In the current situation, buying a PS Plus subscription is somewhat problematic. It simply doesn’t exist for Russian accounts, so you’ll have to contact people who can help you create an account in another region, such as Turkey or Argentina. And only after that you will be able to activate the subscription and enjoy the games it provides. With Xbox, things are a bit simpler. If you managed to buy a card with an activation code, then congratulations – the subscription, and therefore the gift, you have in your hands. If you can’t, the procedure is exactly the same as with PlayStation.

Smart Column

Games are great, of course. But the only thing better than games is a voice assistant that can control a smart home, keep the conversation going, tell a joke, and turn on your favorite music/movie.

The choices among smart speakers are many. Both among budget options around 5,000 rubles and more expensive ones, the price tag of which reaches up to 30,000 rubles. What exactly to choose depends on your budget and what features the gift recipient would like to see in their smart speaker. The price depends on sound quality, material, and appearance.

If you’re considering a more budget-friendly gift option, you can read more about existing speakers on the market here.

The latest generation of speakers

And back to gaming again. New Year’s vacation is one of the best times to play something you’ve been wanting to play for a long time or have been putting off because of all the things you have to do just before New Year’s Eve. You can always play on your phone, which makes life much easier. Even the simplest modern smartphone can run some pretty decent games.

Further down the line is a computer, which can also be played on. But if your gift recipient has long wanted to upgrade their old console, or wants one for the first time, then the latest generation consoles are a great option.

These are powerful consoles that pull the latest games and will be great at supporting games for the next 3-4 years. Ray tracing, minimal load times between scenes, bright rich scenes and high frame quality are all here.

They’re all here.

Wall Light Panels

If the recipient already has a powerful computer, latest generation consoles, all sorts of gadgets and smart speakers, it’s time to think about a beautiful gaming/workspace, if any. In recent years there have been many both light panels and LED strips. Some of them adjust to the picture on the TV, others respond to sound. And in the normal state, not tied to other devices and noise, they have enough modes for everyone to find something suitable for themselves.

Light panels can be either the main source of light by fixing them on the wall above your desk, or they can be an additional design that will add bright colors to the room and betray its atmosphere. They usually come with several panels and a remote control to remotely control the colors and modes.

Apple AirTag

Small but so useful especially for those who often carry valuable small items, or backpack. By attaching an AirTag to your keys, as a keychain on your headphones, or to your backpack, your gift recipient will always be able to track their item if it gets lost somewhere.

Of course, losing things is always unpleasant, but it’s always a useful and necessary gift, especially if it’s something expensive. Yes, other companies have gadgets like this too.

Projector

Last but not least, a gift for the geek in your life is a projector. What could be better than an atmospheric viewing of a New Year’s Eve movie on a projector in the company of friends or family with something delicious? Only to play your favorite games, if the projector has the ability to connect to a console. Van will only need a flat wall, which means that the picture, albeit less clear, can be much more than on a conventional TV. And there’s something atmospheric about a gift like a projector.