Retro Gaming Gifts for Anyone Who Grew Up With a Controller
Nostalgia is a great gift strategy. These hit the 80s and 90s gaming memories hard, from tiny playable consoles to LEGO classics.
- Top pick
Tiny Arcade Atari 2600 Mini Console
A 3.5-inch Atari 2600 with a working joystick, a tiny TV and 10 classic games built in. It actually plays.
Best for: anyone who owned the real one.
Check price on Amazon Arcade Classics Mini Arcade Machine
A palm-size Pac-Man cabinet with a color screen and joystick. A great desk toy.
Check price on AmazonLEGO Super Mario Game Boy
A life-size LEGO Game Boy with swappable brick cartridges. Made for adult builders to display.
Check price on AmazonLEGO Creator Retro Gaming Console
A 3-in-1 LEGO set: console, handheld or arcade cabinet. Good for younger fans (8+).
Check price on AmazonGame Boy Heat-Changing Mug
Pour in coffee and the Game Boy screen lights up. Official Nintendo design, in a gift box.
Check price on AmazonDivoom MiniToo Retro PC Speaker
A mini 90s-style computer that's actually a speaker with a pixel screen.
Check price on AmazonPixel Lantern Night Light
A blocky pixel-art lantern in 16 colors. Looks like it came straight out of a game.
Check price on AmazonRetro Console Artisan Keycap
A tiny retro console as a keyboard key. For gamers with mechanical keyboards.
Check price on Amazon"One More Game" Decision Coin
'One more game' or 'go to sleep'. Let the coin decide.
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Before you buy
Mini consoles have their games built in, so there's nothing else to buy. Check which games are included if they're hoping for a favorite.
LEGO sets list an age range on the box. The Game Boy is an 18+ set because of its detail, not its content.