Video Game Gift Guide 2021

Giving the gift of gaming this year, but don't know what to get? Don't worry, we've got you covered.

There are plenty of great options for every budget and for every type of gamer, but here are some of our favorites:

• Family-friendly / casual gaming: Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite
• Best portable game system: Nintendo Switch Lite
• Biggest games library: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite
• Best action-adventure games and RPGs: PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5
• Best for competitive online gaming: PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X
• Cheapest 4K-capable consoles: PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
• Absolute best home consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
• Virtual Reality: PlayStation 4 with PSVR

Wanna learn more about how all these consoles stack up? Check out our gamer gift guide roundup. And if you're a parent / non-gamer trying to make sense of it all, check out our gamer gift guide for non-gamers.

What games and game systems are you thinking of giving away (or picking up for yourself) this holiday season?