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The Verge’s 2022 gaming holiday gift guide
Summary
The article discusses various gaming-related gift ideas for the holiday season. Some of the items mentioned include card games, controllers, monitors, and gaming laptops. Prices for the items range from under $50 to over $1,000.
Q&As
What are some gift ideas for gamers?
Some gift ideas for gamers include the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller, the Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, and the Steam Deck.
What are some of the benefits of the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller?
Some of the benefits of the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller include its compatibility with a range of devices via Bluetooth, its relatively low price, and its ability to turn on your Switch remotely.
What are the features of the Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink?
The features of the Samsung 980 Pro Heatsink include its support for transfer speeds of up to 7,000MB/s, its compatibility with the PS5, and its built-in heatsink.
What is the Logitech G502 Lightspeed?
The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is a gaming mouse that features an 11 customizable inputs, a powerful 25K DPI optical sensor, and compatibility with Logitech's Powerplay charging system.
What is the Steam Deck?
The Steam Deck is a portable device that allows you to play your favorite PC games on the go.
AI Comments
👍 Great gift ideas for the gamer in your life! The Verge has put together a great collection of games and accessories that will make any gamer happy.
👎 Too many of these gift ideas are too expensive. Many gamers would be happy with a few cheaper items on this list.
AI Discussion
Me: The Verge has a gift guide for gamers for the 2022 holiday season.
Friend: That's cool. I'm always looking for gift ideas for my husband. He's a big gamer.
Me: Yeah, there are some really great ideas on this list. And there's something for every budget, too.
Friend: That's helpful. I'll definitely check it out. Thanks for showing me!
Action items
- Purchase one of the gaming items on the list as a holiday gift for a loved one.
- Research some of the games mentioned in the article to see if they are a good fit for you or your family.
- If you are a gamer, take some time to reflect on what your favorite gaming items are and why you enjoy them.
Technical terms
- Mercury
- a chemical element with the symbol Hg and atomic number 80. It is commonly known as quicksilver and was formerly named hydrargyrum. A heavy, silvery d-block element, mercury is the only metallic element that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure; the only other element that is liquid under these conditions is the halogen bromine, though metals such as caesium, gallium, and rubidium melt just above room temperature.
- Push your luck
- a game mechanic in which players are given the opportunity to make choices whose outcomes are not known in advance, but whose consequences may be beneficial or detrimental.
- Arkham Horror
- The Card Game: a cooperative living card game produced by Fantasy Flight Games. It is based on the works of H.P. Lovecraft and set in the universe of Chaosium's Call of Cthulhu role-playing game.
- 8BitDo Pro 2 controller
- a third-party controller for the Nintendo Switch. It is similar to the Switch Pro Controller, but lacks features such as Amiibo support and the ability to turn on the Switch remotely.
- Samsung Odyssey G9
- a gaming monitor produced by Samsung. It is 49 inches wide and has a 240Hz refresh rate.