If you know someone who constantly goes on about how today's video games are no good and too complex, these retro gamer gifts ideas will be right up their alley. Referencing a simpler time with much simpler games, these charming designs add personality to products that might not otherwise have it.
Whether it's an iPhone skin made to look like an old school Gameboy or a stapler in the shape of Pacman, surprise the gamer in your life with these retro gamer gifts.
Old school gaming is still very prevalent today, but thanks to digital downloads on consoles and smartphones, gamers can still relive their glory days of saving the world from space invaders.
10 Retro Gamer Gifts
From Magical Arcade Game Mugs to Vintage Gamer Cartridge Artwork:
Mesel Isaac — Dec 8, 2013 — Special
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Vintage Gamer Cartridge Artwork
Drew Wise Created Unique Artwork for Classic NES Games
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Pure Ownage Phone Covers
The iPwn Will Keep Your iPhone in Winning Condition
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Retro Gamer Pot Holders
The Pac-Man Oven Mitt Chomps Down on Your Hot Dishes
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Gaming Console Cufflinks
These Unique Cufflinks from Fancy are Made Using PlayStation Parts
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Arcade-Inspired Coffee Machines
CapsuleKong is a Fun Way to Store Your Nespresso Pods
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8-Bit Hogwarts Shirts
This Fantasy Novel Attire is Perfect for Gamers Too
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Magical Arcade Game Mugs
Watch the Pac-Man Characters Appear as You Pour in Your Java
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Retro Game Organizers
The Tetris Desk Tidy Set Helps Keep Your Workspace Organized and Fun
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Geeky Compact Staplers
The 'Pac-Man' Stapler is the Perfect Functional Gamer Tool
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Michievous Extraterrestrial Lamps
Embrace Your Inner Child with the Space Invader Alien Lamp
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Millennium Gamer Mechanical Keyboards
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Cartridge-Ready Pocket Consoles
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Retro Gaming Chargers
The Mobile BOY Power Bank Merges Portable Energy with Classic Handheld Games
See-Through Retro Gamer Controllers
The 8BitDo 64 Controller Comes in New Transparent Options
Retro Gaming Handhelds
Evercade Nexus Brings Physical Cartridges Back to Portable Gaming
Pocket-Sized Fidget Toy
Slider-Gamemackey Combines Retro Gaming Buttons with Fidget Puzzle Action
Festive Gamer Keycaps
The Dwarf Factory Sweetmas Keycaps Come in Three Styles
Gaming Anniversary Timepieces
Playstation x ANICORN Capsule Marks Playstation's 30th Anniversary
Premium Retro Gaming Handhelds
Ayaneo Pocket S Mini Delivers True 4:3 Retro Gameplay
Backward-Boost Gaming Systems
Nintendo’s Switch 2 Update Introduces a Handheld Boost Mode
Pocket Gaming Power Hubs
The Powerboy 2-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Plays Games and Charges
Retro Audio Controllers
The 8bitdo Retro Cube 2 Uses a D-Pad for Volume and Playback Control
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
Retro Gaming Controllers
Hyperkin Partners with ModRetro for M64-Compatible Designs
80s-Era Smartphone Wallets
The Spigen Classic LS Card Holder Takes After the Macintosh 128K
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Retro Gaming Smartphone Systems
The SOOLRA Attachable Controller and App Transform Smartphones
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Atari x Nubeo Ventana Automatic Atari Asteroids is Playful
Retro Gaming Smartwatches
The Atari 2600 My Play Smartwatch Has Four Classic Games
Game-Based T-Shirt Capsules
UNIQLO's UT Launches an Archival 'Super Mario Series' Collection
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
80s Gaming-Inspired Mini PCs
The ACEMAGIC Retro X5 Has the AMD Ryzen AI HX 370
80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles
The 'Ink Console' Offers a Series of Text-Driven Adventures
Video Game-Inspired Hot Sauces
The Atari Sauce Hot Sauces Come in a Range of Flavors
Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts
The Nintendo and Godiva Chocolates are Arriving in Japan
Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs
CASETiFY x Toy Story is Whimsical and Vibrant
Playful Tech Capsules
The CASETiFY x Miffy Series Brings Nostalgic Charm to Tech Accessories
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Category-Defining Home Arcade Collections
Basic Fun! Debuts Its Inaugural Home Arcade Collection
Retro Handheld Consoles
Modretro Chromatic Revives a Console with New Materials and Cartridge Play
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Millennium-Inspired Handheld Gaming Consoles
The ANBERNIC RG34XX Has a Nostalgic Function and Form
Retro Gaming Room Experiences
Step Back in Time with W Montréal’s Retro Gaming Box Experience
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Nostalgic Gaming Devices
The Playdate Handheld Console Reimagines Retro Gameplay with Modernity
Video Game-Themed Beverages
Candy Can and Bandai Namco Entertainment Partner on Exclusive Collab
Industrial Video Game Controllers
The Conceptual Nothing Gamepad (1) by Anurag Sarda is Ergonomic
Retro-Inspired Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The GameSir Pocket Taco Has a Nostalgic Design
Playful Home Purifiers
The WOOP Air Purifier Brings Gaming Nostalgia into Functional Home Design
Retro Phone Experiences
Brick 1100 Recreates Classic Mobile Simplicity On Modern Smartphones
Nostalgic Clamshell Handhelds
Anbernic's RG34XXSP is the Nostalgic Gaming Device People Want
Miniaturized Video Game Controllers
The 8BitDo Ultimate Mini Features Interactive Lighting Modes
Retro Pixelated Cafe Collections
Starbucks Introduces the Bearista Game Collection
Arcade Game-Inspired Tween Fashion
Justice Unveills a Limited-Edition PAC-MAN Collection
In-Car Gaming Collaborations
AirConsole x Audi Partner for Car Gaming, and Includes Pictionary
In-Car Gaming Experiences
Atari and AirConsole are Partnering to Bring Games to Volkswagens
Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
Higround x SEGA Partner for a Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
Valentine's Cafe Merch Collections
Starbucks Valentine's Day Merch is Ready to Gift
Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Gaming-Inspired Streetwear Ranges
The Kith x Marvel x Capcom Collection is Retro-Inspired
AI-Enhanced Smart Mugs
The PixelMug Provides Displays Weather Updates & Lets Users Play Games
Handheld Retro Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO Pocket MICRO Classic Weighs in at 227-Grams
Digital Halloween Games
Google Celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th Anniversary with a Spooky Maze Doodle
Slim Tabletop Gaming Controllers
The 8BitDo Arcade Controller Works with a Range of Systems
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Gaming Cartridge PC Hubs
The Epilogue SN Operator Works with SNES Cartridges
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Retro Iphone Cases
The Apple 50th Anniversary Iphone 17 Pro Case by Spigen References Early Macs
Playing Card-Themed Apparel
Nintendo Launches a New hanafuda Product Collection
Vertical Layout Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20 Pro Plays 16-bit-era Games with Ease
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
Retro Tech Sweaters
Microsoft Holiday Sweater Celebrates Fifty Years with Nostalgic Graphics
Retro Video Game Timepieces
The Casio x PAC-MAN Collection Includes Two Models
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Retro Plug-and-Play Games
Fizz Creations' Wireless Plug-and-Play Systems Appeal to Kidult Gamers
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets
The AYANEO Pocket ACE Supports Classic Console Games
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Gamer-Focused QSR Devices
McDonald’s Türkiye's ‘Archie' is Part of the Pro Gamer Menu
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles
The ModRetro M64 Revives 90s Technology in a Modern Way
Retro Goggle-Style Gamer Accessories
The Nintendo Classics Virtual Boy Revives a 90s Console
Shot-Dispensing Consoles
Southern Comfort SoConsole is an Adult Gaming Accessory & Shot Dispenser
Modernized Retro Controllers
Nintendo's New Switch Online Gamecube Controller Supports Retro Games
Celebratory Stacking Game Consoles
The Tetris Forever Handheld Video Game Console Marks 40 Years
Millennium Era Gamer Earbuds
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Glorange Earbuds are Advanced
Nostalgic Arcade Racing Apparel
The END. x Lacoste Collab Underscores Multigenerational Appeal
Compact Key-Fob Consoles
The Playfob Reimagines Car Access as an Adorable Handheld Gaming
Retro Cartridge Jukebox
Pokémon Red & Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox Revives 8-Bits
Compact Gaming Devices
The Ayaneo Pocket Air Mini Brings 4:3 Screen and Affordable Retro Gaming
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles
Sara Ourani Designs the SUP Game Box 400 Console
Nostalgic Cartoon Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Launches a 'Power Puff Girls' Collection
Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Go Plays Classics in a Portable Format
Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems
The Vectrex Mini Revives a Classic Video Game System
Sharable Digital Video Games
The Nintendo Switch Virtual Game Card Allows for Sharing
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Opulent Arcade Culture Vehicles
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Gamer Has 8-Bit Details
Retro-Inspired Arcade Activations
Hotel X Toronto Revives Its Retro Arcade Installation
Video Game-Inspired Computer Peripherals
Higround Pays Homage to Xbox's Halo Video Game Franchise
Nostalgic Gamer Keyboard Designs
The 8Bitdo Retro Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Honors Nintendo
Gaming Style Capsules
The Nike x Martine Rose Campaign Spotlights Esports Athletes as Modern Icons
Narrative Retro Revivals
Truxton Extreme Adds Comic Storytelling to a Classic Arcade Game
Full-Size Retro Mechanical Keyboards
8BitDo Now Offers the 'Retro 108' Keyboard for 90s Nostalgia
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories
Susan Kare Launches 32 New Mac Icons as Jewelry and Key Caps
Brick Toy Revivals
LEGO’s new Game Boy set includes Mario & Zelda-inspired cartridges
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections
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Retro-Inspired PC Cases
Maingear's Retro95 Makes High-End PCs Look like Old 90s Boxes
Retro Software DIY Handhelds
DIY Retro Windows 98 Handheld Computer is Old-school Inside and Out
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
Retro Image Converters
Turn Any Image Into Classic Retro-Style Art with Image To Pixel Art
90s-Inspired PC Models
The MAINGEAR Retro98 is Limited to 38 Units
Pixelated Gamer Smart Lights
The Govee Pac-Man Gaming Pixel Light is Officially Licensed
Multifunctional Modern Gamepads
8BitDo's Pro 3 Gamepad is Designed for Modern and Retro Games
Retro Streetwear Capsules
The Wind and Sea Space Jam 30th Anniversary Collection Boasts Sportswear
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x PAC-MAN Collection Celebrates the 45th Anniversary
Value-Minded Video Game Consoles
This Nintendo Switch MAR10 Day Bundle Celebrates the Console
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Game Preservation Initiatives
GOG is Launching an Official Preservation Program for Video Games
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Retro Nostalgic Computing Revivals
Ultimate 64 Revives Iconic C64 with Modern Updates
Revived Game Cartridges
Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Returns a Classic to the Chromatic
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Nostalgic Game Collections
The RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection Expands to Europe for the Nintendo Switch
Digital Gifting Platforms
On Me Makes the Traditional Gift Card Experience Modern & Personal
Revived Retro Arcade Games
Nintendo Breathes Life Back to the NES Version of Tetris
Revived 80s-Era Gaming Consoles
The Atari Intellivision Sprint Features 45 Preloaded Games
Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Systems
Hyper Mega Tech's NEOGEO Edition is Packed with Nostalgia
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Visual Graphic-Inspired Accessories
Asprey Studio Designs the Esc Kets Featuring Icon Graphics
Gamified Productivity Apps
Triforce Todos Combines Retro Game Style With Task Management Tools
Bold Themed Gaming Gear
Razer x Pokémon Goes All-In with a Pikachu-Themed Collection
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Joystick Whiskey Decanters
The Atari Joystick Decanter Set Blends Retro Gaming with Nostalgia
Nostalgic 3D-Printed Arcade Clocks
3DProSkillsCreations Creates the Adorable Arcade Clock
Comic-Themed Tech Accessories
CASETiFY Introduces the Marvel Super Heroes VS Villains Capsule
Electronic Gaming Accessories Lineups
JSAUX Debuts Nintendo Console-Compatible Accessories
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Digital Dartboard Game Systems
The 'Pixeldarts' Electronic Throwing Game Offers Nonstop Fun