5 Special Christmas Gifts for Your Favorite Gamer

Basically, Christmas is right around the corner after Turkey Day, and you want to make sure you have all of the gifts ready for your family and friends. What to get that gamer you know? Everyone knows a gamer, whether it be your son, your brother, your roommate, or even your father (who is retired and has nothing else to do). Want to give them something this Christmas that they can truly be thankful for? Here are 5 gift ideas to give your favorite gamer that you can't go wrong with.

The Wii. $249.99

Honestly, who doesn't have one? If you have still held off on getting one of these suckers, now's the time to get one. Just to show you how far we've come in the last century, the Wii is jampacked with fun and games that can be controlled wirelessly from the palm of your hands. It has a sensor that recognizes movements your controller makes. Fun. There's really not much to explain about this video game console, as I'm sure everyone has heard everything there is to know about it since it was released.

Gaming Keyboard or Mouse (Starting at $79.99).

In order to kill baddies and save princesses, gamers need to have the right peripherals that make them feel comfortable and relaxed. Play World of Warcraft? Need hotkeys? Want a mouse that cradles your palm?

The Logitech G15 Keyboard (starting at $79.99) offers a special game panel LCD display, illuminated characters (if you like to play in the dark), and up to 6 programmable G hotkeys. It has one touch access that can be programmed to open up your media player, messaging program, and even your My Documents folder.

The Saitek Cyborg Gaming Keyboard (starting at $79.99 as well) is also a good choice for those who want to give the gift of hotkeys. The W, A, S, and D keys are all coated in metallic making them noticeable, as well as a plethora of hotkeys that run down the side of the keyboard.

As for a gaming mouse, Razer offers an abundance of mice to choose from, each having its own unique design and capabilities. Check them out at www.razerzone.com.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King ($39.99).

World of Warcraft has hit the world by storm ever since its inception in 2004. With over 10 million registered users playing online, it has become an epidemic of sorts, with people who've never even touched a computer before giving the game a try. Wrath of the Lich King is the 3rd installment in the series, selling over 2.8 million copies in its first 24 hours of sale, toppling the previous record of 2.4 million set by the previous Warcraft expansion. This is the most popular selling computer game of ALL TIME, making it a must have for that avid gamer.

Gaming Headset.

Especially for gamers who are in college and need to consider the needs of their roommates, gaming headsets are an essential component to experience any game in the dead of the night. Gaming headsets usually include a microphone attached to the headpiece, so that gamers can talk to their friends or guild without having to free their hands to pick up a microphone.

The Logitech Extreme PC gaming headset is a good choice, and starting at just $25, your wallet will thank you. The headset's design is to wrap behind the ears, so that your head stays comfortable for extended periods of time. The noise cancelling microphone block out unwanted background noise, and it's adjustable to whatever position you may need to put it in.

If all else fails, give a ...

Gift Card.

The easy way out. But hey, you're giving someone the gift of choice. I provide the funds, and you choose what you would like. Who doesn't enjoy freedom?

So make sure Christmas isn't a time of sadness. Make sure your tree has a bunch of goodies under it.