The Best Retro Gaming Christmas Gift Ideas For 2024

Retro Gaming Christmas Gifts
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Looking for the best Christmas gifts for gamers? Or hoping to stumble across the perfect treat for that retro gaming fan in your life? Well, you’ve certainly come to the right place.

Whether it’s retro games consoles, accessories, books, or clothing you’re after – or even if you haven’t quite decided yet – you’ll find plenty of fantastic options to spoil any retro gamers in our guide below. We’ve split up our guide by category, helping you to quickly browse through products that meet your needs.

Dive in below and discover all sorts of retro treats that are sure to win over any gaming fan this holiday season.

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Retro Consoles

There are more retro gaming-inspired consoles launching in the market than ever before, with so many options available for anyone looking to get that sweet nostalgic fix by playing some of the good old classics.

Here are some of our top picks for retro gaming consoles that should go down a treat this Christmas.

✅ Mini Consoles

We’ve seen quite the boom in sales of ‘Mini’ consoles over the past few years, machines that are effectively scaled-down versions of the original hardware that ship with authentic controllers and come pre-loaded with games. They connect to your TV via an HDMI lead and are usually powered using a common Micro-USB connection.

We’ve had offerings from the likes of Nintendo and Sony, and several models from retro giants like Sega and Atari, but they often sell out quickly and aren’t usually reproduced. Here are some of our top choices to consider that are, at the time of writing at least, still available!

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