Bhai Dooj 2022: Best Gaming Laptops, Accessories Including Keyboards and Mice to Gift This Festive Season

Bhai Dooj is a festival observed every year in India that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. According to tradition, sisters prepare food for their brothers, and in return, the brothers give gifts to their sisters. This is the time of the year when people buy gifts to give to others, so brands offer many deals and discounts to attract these customers. This also includes gaming gear, such as consoles, controllers, and other devices.

As Bhai Dooj is celebrated during the festival of lights, brands have a lot of ongoing deals and discounts. We looked at some deals online and created a list of the best products available in several categories. If you are looking to give gifts for your loved ones this festive season, here are IGN India’s recommendations.

Best subscriptions and gift cards for gamers

Among all the different gaming platforms, you will find some that come with subscriptions. Take a look at some services and best offers that would make great gifts for gamers:

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: 3 Months Membership

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is a subscription which allows access to over 100 games on console and PC, for less than Rs. 3000.

Sony PlayStation Plus 3 Months Membership Card and Wallet Top-Ups

For gamers who have a PlayStation, the PlayStation Plus costs around Rs. 1,199 for a subscription of 3 months. There are also gift cards with wallet top-ups for the PlayStation Network that range from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,500.

Steam Digital Gift Cards

Not a console gamer? No problem. The Steam Digital Gift Cards that range from Rs. 320 to Rs. 6,400 can make great a great gift for a PC gamer.

Google Play and Apple Gift Cards

For mobile gamers, the Google Play E-Gift Card and the Apple Gift Card is a way to reward your friends or family with mobile gaming purchases.

Best gaming accessories to gift

Computer peripherals and accessories specifically targeted towards gaming can enhance the experience. Gaming mice, for example, come with a host of features and capabilities such as more DPI, the ability to customise according to specific preferences, and so on. Let’s take a look at some of these gaming accessories that would make great gifts for gamers.

Logitech G402

The Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury is a lightweight wired gaming mouse. The mouse supports 4000 DPI and has eight programmable buttons. The high-speed tracking and response rate makes this a good budget gaming mouse.

Razer Basilisk X

The Razer Basilisk X is a wireless mouse uses Bluetooth and comes with six programmable buttons for extended controls. It also uses Razer Hyperspeed wireless technology, which the company claims makes the mouse faster than other wired gaming mice.

SteelSeries Rival 600

The SteelSeries Rival 600 comes with silicone side grips for increased grip and durability. It has a sensor called Truemove 3+ and has a sensitivity of 12,000 CPI.

Logitech G213

Now coming to keyboards, the Logitech G213 Prodigy gaming keyboard can provide a comfy gaming experience. It has spill-resistant keys and dedicated media controls too.

Corsair K60

The Corsair K60 RGB Pro boasts of a durable aluminium frame. It also has mechanical key switches. The per-key customisation with Cherry switches will make every keypress feel linear and smooth.

Microsoft Modern Webcam

As for streaming gear, you can start with the Microsoft Modern Webcam, which is an inexpensive option for players looking for a decent camera.

Elgato Facecam

The Elgato Facecam can shoot 1080p resolution clips at 60 FPS, while also having the ability to support fixed focus range, which means it will keep you on focus when you are recording your gaming sessions.

Best gaming displays to gift

Besides meeting under-the-hood requirements, a good gaming setup should also have a decent display to get the best visual experience out of the games. Here are our recommendations for some gaming displays that can make great gifts for gamers:

LG Ultragear 27GL650F

The 27-inch LG Ultragear monitor has a 144 Hz display with a peak brightness of 400 nits. Also including support for AMD FreeSync, the monitor has been a popular and reliable choice for gamers.

Acer Nitro Vg240Ys

The 24-inch Acer Nitro has a 165 Hz LCD FHD display. It has a peak brightness of 250 nits, and comes with AMD FreeSync and Visual Boost technology, which gives the effect of 1ms moving picture response time.

ASUS Tuf Vg27Aql1A

The 27-inch ASUS Tuf can enable you to game at 1440p along with its 170 Hz refresh rate screen with 1ms response time. The display is both FreeSync and G-Sync compatible, and is also DisplayHDR 400 certified. It also gives colour across 130% of the sRGB gamut at a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

MSI Optix MAG274QRF

This monitor belonging to the MSI Optix series is also a 27-inch model that comes with a WQHD, IPS display that a refresh rate of 165 Hz and 1ms GTG response time.

Best gaming laptops to gift

Gaming laptops can be a good starting point if you want to delve into the world of gaming. The portability and ease of use means you can even use the machine for education and work, just like any other regular laptop – but you can also game on it. Here are some gaming laptops that can make great gifts:

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3

The Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 has a GTX 1050 on board with Ryzen 5 5600 H. It also has 512GB SSD and 8GB RAM, which makes this laptop a decent choice for gaming.

Acer Aspire 5

The Acer Aspire 5 is a great budget choice as it comes with a 12^th gen Intel chip. The i5-12500H processor with RTX 2050 makes for a powerful combo for a laptop, considering the price.

Best games to gift

If you are looking to gift gaming titles specifically, 2022 has a lot to offer. There are recent mainstay titles such as the latest in the Call of Duty series to RPGS such as Elden Ring. Games such as Stray and Sifu offer different experiences if you are done playing with the popular titles. Our guide to buying the best games this festive season is our own curated list of games that we think you should check out this year.