Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Pick a console
Series X is the 4K powerhouse, while Series S is smaller, cheaper and all digital at 1440p. Both play the same games, so the right pick depends on the TV and budget. Prices are about and move often.
4 that fit · about $498 – $798
Xbox Series X 1TB (disc drive)about $798 · amazon.com
Xbox Series X Digital 1TBabout $748 · amazon.com
Xbox Series S 1TBabout $598 · amazon.com- Xbox Series S 512GBabout $498 · amazon.com
Racing games
Open world cruising, track racing and Formula 1 for anyone who likes speed.
4 that fit · about $38.48 – $69.99
Forza Horizon 5 (digital)about $38.98 · amazon.com
Forza Horizon 6about $42 · amazon.com
Forza Motorsportabout $38.48 · amazon.com
F1 25 (digital)about $69.99 · amazon.com
- Pick whatever you think fits
Sports games
Yearly updates of the big sports series, great for rivalries and couch matches.
4 that fit · about $33.10 – $69.99
EA SPORTS FC 26about $43.49 · amazon.com
Madden NFL 26 (digital)about $69.99 · amazon.com
NBA 2K26about $33.10 · amazon.com
MLB The Show 26 (digital)about $69.99 · amazon.com
Action and adventure
Big single player worlds and shooters that can fill dozens of hours.
5 that fit · about $14.99 – $69.99
Elden Ringabout $52.97 · amazon.com
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (digital)about $69.99 · amazon.com
Starfieldabout $46 · amazon.com
Hogwarts Legacyabout $19.50 · amazon.com
Red Dead Redemption 2 (digital)about $14.99 · amazon.com
Co-op and family
Games that are better with two or more people on the couch or online.
3 that fit · about $19.99 – $36.99
It Takes Twoabout $36.99 · amazon.com
Minecraft (digital)about $19.99 · amazon.com
Sea of Thievesabout $36.98 · amazon.com
Controllers and headsets
Better ways to hold, hear and play, from a spare pad to a pro level controller.
3 that fit · about $49.49 – $149.99
Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black)about $49.49 · amazon.com
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controllerabout $149.99 · amazon.com
Xbox Wireless Headsetabout $110.99 · amazon.com
Charging and storage
Keep the controllers charged and add room for more games.
3 that fit · about $18.59 – $119.99
Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cableabout $18.59 · amazon.com
PowerA Dual Charging Stationabout $24.99 · amazon.com
SanDisk 512GB Storage Expansion Cardabout $119.99 · amazon.com
Game Pass and gift cards
Let them choose. Game Pass opens a big library of games for one price.
2 that fit · about $50 – $68.99
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)about $68.99 · amazon.com
$50 Xbox Gift Cardabout $50 · amazon.com
Gamer Hoodies, Tees and Pajamas
Wearable gifts for Xbox fans: comfy loungewear, funny gamer shirts and a hoodie they can game in. Easy to buy without knowing their console library.
4 that fit · about $16.96 – $34.99
XBOX Pajama Set (T-Shirt and Shorts)about $23 · amazon.com
Heartbeat of a Gamer Hooded Sweatshirtabout $34.99 · amazon.com
Glow in the Dark Controller Wearable Blanket Hoodieabout $29.99 · amazon.com
I Was Forced to Put My Controller Down Funny Gaming T-Shirtabout $16.96 · amazon.com
Controller Mugs and Desk Decor
Mugs and desk pieces with a gaming theme. Small, low risk gifts for any Xbox player.
3 that fit · about $11.99 – $16.99
Xbox Console Logo Mug (16 oz)about $15.04 · amazon.com
Game Over Ceramic Coffee Mug with Controller Handleabout $11.99 · amazon.com
Retro Gaming Desk Mat with Controller Printabout $16.99 · amazon.com