We all know one of them; the gaming enthusiast who’s constantly glued to the gaming device of their choice, whether it’s a portable one or not, and who can skilfully manoeuvre zombie outbreaks and war zones (virtual ones) with just a few choice buttons and sheer grit.
Sure, they get pretty holed up at times, a little antisocial maybe, but in no way do we imply nerdiness — after all, everyone’s a gamer nowadays, whether they’re crushin’ candy on their mobile phone, unceremoniously gathering in crowds to silently tap on their phones (we’re looking at you Pokémon Go masters), or safe at home mashing buttons on their zhng-ed up keyboard or gaming console controller. And the best among us? They’re hooked up to a mic, forging new alliances and being intrepid explorers of new alternative universes, we swear (and they literally do too) that it’s as romantic as it sounds.
Now, these gamers might be oddly specific about their technology, but we reckon we did a good job with some of these. Warning: lots of Star Wars geekery ahead, because are you really a geek if you’re not into the biggest space odyssey ever?
1. Batwing Set from The LEGO Batman Movie, $149.90, available at LEGO stores, Toys“R”Us, and select department and toy stores
Your younger brother (you know that’s who you’ll give this to) will have so much fun building and playing with this Batwing; the cockpit opens to seat Batman and Robin, the boosters rotate, the wings adjust, there are two spring-loaded shooters, two disc shooters, and a rear compartment with — holy smokes! — a car inside! The set includes Harley Quinn as well, with her own mobile cannon with a six-stud rapid shooter.
2. Sphero App-Enabled R2-D2, $289, available at shopee.com
The Star Wars craze is starting to come out in full force (don’t mind the pun), thanks to the upcoming Star Wars movie – Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And there’s no better way to get in the mood than by controlling one of the Galaxy’s most loveable characters – R2-D2, who has now been brought to life by toy-maker Sphero.
3. Arduboy, $79.44, available at toytag.com.
Arduboy’s a miniature game system that’s the size of a credit card. It’s open source so anyone can learn how to code and create their own games. This opens the door to a library of games, which are developed by users — for users.
4. Star Wars Darth Vader Toaster, US$49.99, available at thinkgeek.com
Ever wanted Darth Vader to make breakfast for you in the morning? Well, with this toaster sitting in your kitchen, that can finally happen. Taking on the shape of Darth Vader’s helmet, this impressive thing will give your bread, pancakes, or hamburger buns the official Star Wars logo toasted onto one side.
5. Overwatch Loot Box Ceramic Cookie Jar, US$39.99, available at thinkgeek.com
You know that rush of excitement — opening up your hard-earned loot boxes and seeing them shake, rattle, then shoot up in a myriad of colours. Legendary! This time, you can stow your cookies in a ceramic version of that actual thing; yes, including peanut butter ones to keep out our favourite pesky monkey.
6. Star Wars™: Jedi Challenges, $379, available at lenovo.com
For the ultimate Star Wars fan. This smartphone-powered augmented reality experience lets you wield a lightsaber and fend off menacing villains of the dark side, awakening your inner Jedi. Turn on the Lenovo Mirage AR headset and begin combat — just try not to knock anything over in the living room.
7. Prism+ X340 34”, $1,288, available at prismplus.sg
Gaming in HD is a whole new experience on a wide screen monitor! The 34” inch allows for total immersion into your gaming world, with a curved screen to ensure that you won’t be distracted by your peripheral vision.
8. Logitech G433 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset, $159, available at banleong.com
Just like how good food tastes better when you can smell it, a good game is nothing without impeccable sound. And great audio is exactly what you’ll get with the Logitech G433 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset, which gives PC players a complete surround sound experience.
9. Razer Mamba, $239.90, available at razerzone.com.sg
All gamer geeks would love the Razer Mamba for its 16,000 DPI gaming mouse sensor. It tracks 1 DPI increments, has an adjustable clicking mechanism, plus it comes in super cool Chroma lighting that sends rainbow waves down its body.
10. Omega 2018, $620, available at secretlab.co
Bigger and better — this chair is your perfect companion to game your nights away! The extra cushioning helps to relieve strain off your back during extended gameplays, and it also comes with a memory foam pillow. You can even recharge with a quick nap by simply reclining the chair — no more complains of butt-cramps!
11. Risk: Game of Thrones Board Game, $54.96, available via amazon.com
Seven armies. One Iron Throne. Could there ever be a greater setting for a freaking Risk game? We think not. Battle it out for Westeros with House Stark, Baratheon, or Lannister, or pit Dany’s Targaryen forces against the slave trade of Ghiscari in Essos. Whatever the case may be; the battlefield’s all yours.
12. Poké Ball Serving Bowl Set, US$19.99, available at thinkgeek.com
We don’t think we can beat the description “hold all your favourite snacks without having to transfer them to Bill’s PC” so we’re leaving it at that. The next time you’re planning a party and inviting ’em all, these would look great, just taking a casual peek-at-‘chu from your dining table.
13. Poe Dameron-inspired Philips Star Wars Shaver, $219, available at bestdenki.com.sg
The electronics brand has the perfect grooming tool for all gaming addicts with a Poe Dameron-inspired Star Wars Shaver, that mimics the intricacies of Dameron’s X-wing fighter, and the perfect gadget for combating unnecessary follicles on your chin and cheeks.
14. PS4 Pro Monster Hunter: World Rathalos Edition, $678, available 26 Jan 2018
The Monster Hunter series is a twisted concoction of blood, guts, and glory, and only a console as epic as the PS4 Pro is worthy to bear the design of Rathalos — a majestically vile creature from the game that has the ability to breathe fire and inflict toxic wounds with its talons. This 1TB special design model isn’t even out yet, but it is limited edition, so be quick to snag it when it hits stores on Jan 26.
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