Budget Gift for a Gamer: Ideas Under 500 and 1000 Hryvnias

In short: a thoughtful gift does not have to be expensive. Gamers love things they use at the desk every day: a gaming sleeve, new mouse glides, grips or a mouse pad. Below are ideas for two budgets and tips on getting it right even if you do not play yourself.

The main rule: something they touch every day

A gamer spends hours at the desk and instantly feels everything the hand and the mouse touch. That is why a "best player" mug usually loses to a modest item that makes playing more comfortable. The good news: such items are inexpensive.

Gifts under 500 hryvnias

• Gaming sleeve. A thin stretch sleeve for the forearm: the arm glides over the desk and the pad instead of sticking to them. The classic 1.0 model covers the forearm without the palm. You need to know the size in advance (see below).
• Mouse glides. These are the feet the mouse slides on. Over time they wear down and the mouse starts to drag. A new set of PTFE glides brings back the easy glide. Universal round glides fit most mice.
• Grips. Grip tape for the sides of the mouse so it does not slip out of a sweaty hand. There are models for specific mice (Logitech G Pro X, Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, Razer Viper V3 Pro) and universal ones.

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Gifts under 1000 hryvnias

• Half-palm 2.0 sleeve. It also covers part of the palm, so the edge of the hand glides too. Shooter players love it.
• Large 900×400 mm mouse pad. Fits both the mouse and the keyboard, and the design becomes a desk decoration. For a small desk there are square 490×420 mm pads.
• A set of two sleeves. A pair of sports compression sleeves: for both arms, or one to wear while the other dries after washing.

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How to find the sleeve size without spoiling the surprise

Sleeve size depends on the bicep circumference, measured at the widest point with the arm bent and relaxed. If you cannot measure discreetly, there are three tricks:

1. Check the size on compression clothing they already wear.
2. Ask for a hint: the gamer adds products to the wishlist and sends you the link. You see only the products, not their name or data.
3. Pick a gift without a size: glides, grips or a mouse pad.

More on sizes: how to choose the right size of a gaming sleeve.

What not to buy at random

Gamers choose mice, keyboards and headsets very carefully: shape, weight, switches, sound. Unless you know the exact model they want, such a gift can easily miss. The accessories on this list are much safer: they complement what is already on the desk.

More ideas by situation, for a boyfriend, a kid or a teen, in the section gifts for gamers.