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The Gamer's Setup

Consoles Gift Ideas

16 ideas from the consoles area of The Gamer's Setup. Nothing is sold here — pick anything up and it opens a pre-filled search at the retailer.

Confirm what they own before anything else. An extra controller and a controller charging dock must match the console exactly, and the model matters more than the name. An extra controller is for anyone who plays with family or friends at home. A charging dock ends the dead-controller problem. A game console is the largest gift in this bay, so check with the household first. The retro handheld needs no TV, and it is for someone who wants the games they grew up on.

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