Unlock the perfect under-$100 lineup for gamers who crave big thrills without the big price tag.
This list includes a number of 2024’s most coveted video games, like Astro Bot, Balatro, and others. We’ve also included some of our favorite accessories, collectibles, and other essential gear that gamers will love to receive, like the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit, a Keychron V1 mechanical keyboard, and the Elgato Stream Deck Neo. Hopefully, our gift suggestions will give you some inspiration as you shop while helping to keep your budget in check.
In case you want to do more shopping, we’ve been busy coming up with gift ideas that different kinds of gamers will appreciate, like gifts for cozy gaming and gifts that PC gamers will love. For the tabletop aficionado in your life, we’ve also rounded up the best D&D gifts for fans, players, and DMs.
How much do you want to spend? Under $50$51
Backbone One 2nd Gen mobile gaming controller
$69$10031% off $69
Forget touch controls or a phone clip; snap this on your iPhone or Android phone to turn it into a premium handheld device, whether you’re streaming Xbox or PS5 titles or playing Genshin Impact. A PlayStation version is also available.
Read More $69 at Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5
$80$13038% off $80
A wireless headset recommendation that’s just as good for use on PC as it is for consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Just plug in its USB-C transmitter and start playing.
Read More $80 at Amazon$110 at Best Buy
Keychron V1 QMK Keyboard
$79$9416% off $79
Keychron has made a name for itself with its solid mechanical keyboards, and its standard 75% model, the Keychron V1, is one of our favorites. This compact keyboard features hot-swappable switches, a volume dial, durable PBT keycaps, and built-in sound dampening.
Read More $85 at Amazon$79 at Keychron
Dbrand Killswitch essentials kit
$60$658% off $60
The Killswitch is the best option for keeping your handheld PC safe from minor falls, and even comes equipped with a built-in kickstand for playing with a Bluetooth controller.
Read More $60 at Dbrand (Steam Deck)$60 at Dbrand (ROG Ally)$60 at Dbrand (ROG Ally X)
Creative Pebble X 2.0
$85$906% off $85
A pair of aesthetically pleasing speakers that won’t break the bank. The Creative Pebble X 2.0 is a pair of RGB-enabled 30 W speakers that can be wired to your desktop, or paired to a variety of devices via Bluetooth.
Read More $85 at Amazon
Elgato Stream Deck Neo
$80$10020% off $80
Elgato’s latest Stream Deck isn’t equipped with fancy dials like its pricier model, but this eight-button version has access to all the same handy tools and apps to help you streamline your setup.
Read More $80 at Amazon
Sabrent Rocket M.2 SSD
$100 $100
If you need to expand the internal storage of your Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally, the Sabrent Rocket M.2 SSD is likely your fastest yet most affordable option. While this method does require a bit of disassembly of your handheld (iFixit is your friend), this SSD offers far better performance than relying on a microSD card.
Read More $100 at Amazon (1 TB)
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit
$75 $75
The iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit is equipped with 64 individual bits and other handy tools to mod or repair virtually any controller or handheld.
Read More $75 at Amazon
Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite
$63$9030% off $63
The Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite is an easy way to add accent lighting to your living room that reflects the on-screen action. Composed of a sensor and light strip, the Backlight 3 Lite is available in three tiers based on the size of your set – i.e., the length of the backlights required – supporting TVs that range from 40 inches all the way up to 85 inches.
Read More $63 at Amazon
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth controller
$51$7027% off $51
If you’re looking for a platform-agnostic controller, the 8BitDo Ultimate is one of many great options. This unique gamepad has the Xbox analog stick layout, Hall effect joysticks that won’t degrade over time compared to standard analog sticks, plus native wireless support with the Nintendo Switch.
Read More $60 at Amazon$51 at Best Buy
Baseus 30,000 mAh power bank
$56$8030% off $56
This handy power bank has plenty of juice, and its 65 W output is more than sufficient to keep your Steam Deck or other handheld gaming devices topped off. It also comes equipped with a digital display to show you power levels and output.
Read More $56 at Amazon
Razer Basilisk V3 35K
$80 $80
The latest wired version of Razer’s Basilisk gaming mouse is equipped with a 35K DPI optical sensor, it has RGB lighting built into the base, and it features a total of 13 programmable inputs. It’s one of Razer’s most comfortable mice around.
Read More $80 at Amazon
Metaphor: ReFantazio
$50$7029% off $50
The creators of beloved Persona titles delivered one of 2024’s most memorable (and politically charged) titles. It retains the franchise’s turn-based gameplay, but there’s a spin on every familiar aspect from previous games that keeps this one fresh all the way through.
Read More $50 at Amazon$50 at Best Buy$61 at Fanatical (Steam)
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
$60 $60
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom puts the eponymous princess front and center after Link gets lost in a mysterious rift. Despite the shift in protagonist, this game shares a lot of DNA with modern Zelda titles.
Read More $60 at QVC$60 at Gamestop$60 at Target
Helldivers 2
$30$4025% off $30
One of 2024’s biggest hits involves hunting bugs and robots, and irresponsibly (read: hilariously) calling in massive artillery to squash these opposing forces.
Read More $30 at Fanatical$40 at PlayStation$40 at Walmart
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
$17 $17
Game Pass Ultimate gives you access to a robust catalog of great games and grants you exclusive discounts on any games that you want to make a permanent part of your online library. You can even stream games directly to compatible TVs and mobile devices without the need for a console.
Read More $50 at GameStop (3-month)$50 at Amazon (3-month)$17 at Amazon (1-month)
Astro Bot
$50$6017% off $50
Winner of the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards, Astro Bot mimics the responsive, bouncy, and endlessly creative spirit of Mario 3D platformers, and it’s so easy to fall in love with.
Read More $50 at Amazon$60 at QVC$50 at Best Buy
Balatro
$13$1513% off $13
The simple but engaging gameplay in poker-based deck builder Balatromakes it way too easy to say “just one more game,” and it has become absolutely flush with free content since launch.
Read More $13 at Steam$15 at PlayStation$15 at Xbox
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
$70 $70
The middle chapter of Square Enix’s bold, brilliant remake of Final Fantasy 7 is a must-play for fans. It picks up where Remake Intergrade left off, with even more open-world challenges to tackle this time around.
Read More $70 at Best Buy$70 at Amazon
8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth controller
$30 $30
If you’re looking for a new wireless Switch controller, you don’t need to spend anywhere close to the cost of a new game. Just grab this Ultimate 2C. It lacks a few of the Ultimate Bluetooth’s features, but is a great deal at half the cost.
Read More $30 at Amazon (blue)$30 at Amazon (pink)$30 at 8BitDo (dark blue)
Anker two-in-one USB-C charging cable
$21$2619% off $21
Instead of getting tabled in cables as you try to charge your phone, Switch, or Steam Deck, grab this cable that can charge two devices at once.
Read More $21 at Amazon
Mechanism gaming pillow
$58$649% off $58
Whether the gamer you’re shopping for has a Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, PS Portal, or Switch, gift them this cozy gaming pillow that’ll give their arms and wrists a rest.
Joytoy Warhammer 40K Figures
$38$5328% off $38
The grimdark aesthetic of Warhammer 40K is pretty awesome, but if you don’t have the budget for all those miniatures, or the time to paint them, JoyToy makes an array of highly detailed, fully-painted action figures from all of your favorite factions.
Read More $38 at Amazon
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2
$50$6928% off $50
Space Marine 2 is the long awaited sequel to the 2011 classic in the Warhammer 40,000 community. Titus returns in defense of the Imperium of Man, fighting back both the Tyranids and the Thousand Sons legion of Chaos.
Read More $50 at Amazon (PS5)$50 at Amazon (Xbox)$53 at Fanatical (PC)
Recommendations for multiplayer gifts under $100
Great multiplayer gaming gifts under $100 focus on controllers, games, and accessories that enable shared play on platforms like PC, Switch, PS5, and Steam Deck. These picks build on prior recommendations like controllers and headsets, prioritizing co-op or versus modes for group fun.
Top Multiplayer Games
Affordable Steam titles shine for gifting: Gauntlet Slayer Edition 4-pack at $6 lets up to four players tackle dungeons in chaotic co-op action. Stick Fight: The Most Fun Party Game at $2 supports wild multiplayer brawls with up to eight ragdoll fighters on destructible maps. Terraria for $10 offers endless co-op building, exploration, and boss fights across worlds.
Controller Options
PDP Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch (around $50) features low-latency wireless, programmable back buttons, and compatibility with Switch 2 for seamless local multiplayer racing or platforming. 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller at $60 works across Switch, PC, and Android with Hall effect sticks to prevent drift during extended party sessions.
Headset Picks
Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 headset ($40) delivers amplified audio and flip-to-mute mic for clear team chat in online multiplayer on PC, PS5, or Xbox. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 ($60) provides multi-platform wired sound with a retractable mic, ideal for coordinating in games like Monster Hunter Rise ($10).
Co-op board games that play 2-6 players under $100
Co-op board games for 2-6 players under $100 emphasize teamwork against shared challenges like pandemics, monsters, or mysteries, making them ideal for family or friend groups. Popular picks from guides and rankings include quick-play card games and deeper strategy titles that scale well across player counts.
Top Strategy Games
Pandemic supports 2-4 players (expandable to 6 with variants) at around $40, where teams collaborate to stop global diseases through strategic card play and role assignments. Forbidden Desert, priced at $20-25 for 2-5 players, challenges groups to uncover an ancient flying machine while surviving sandstorms and dehydration. Flash Point: Fire Rescue handles 2-6 firefighters at $30-35, coordinating to save pets from blazes with realistic fire-spread mechanics.
Quick Party Options
Hanabi, a $10 card game for 2-5 players, requires players to give subtle clues to build fireworks displays without seeing their own cards, fostering clever communication. The Grizzled at $20-25 fits 2-4 (with variants for more), simulating World War I trench life through tense card drafting and morale management. Just One accommodates 3-7 at under $15, where duplicate clues are erased, pushing creative one-word hints to guess mystery words.
