One thing people remember about the holidays, other than the food and festivities, is the gifts! But it might be hard with so many options out there, so here are our top Christmas gifts that will make any geek happy in 2022! Some of these are pretty hard to get hold of, so be sure to snag it if you have the chance!
BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ Gaming Monitor
The BenQ MOBIUZ EX480UZ Gaming Monitor is the definition of ‘Go big, or go home’ with its 48-inch display that will immerse your gamer-self or gamer friends like no other. The best part is that its size is not compensating for functionality as it is paired with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 0.1 millisecond response time, and AMD FreeSync technology to ensure a smooth gaming experience with minimal glitching.
Its ability to be connected with both/either console or PC is further aided in the immersion process by Quick On-Screen Display, Scenario Mapping, and preset colour modes for different genres so that you can truly be transported into the game.
This gift comes with a price tag of S$2,446 and a return of an extremely happy gamer! However, in the true meaning of holiday spirit, Geek Culture is giving you the opportunity to get your hands on another BenQ monitor for free!
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED Laptop
For those looking for the perfect portable entertainment device, then the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED laptop is just the gift! The perfect combination between a tablet and a laptop, its increased versatility comes at no cost to its hardware and display performance. Not to mention its 75Wh battery ensures that users will be able to use the device throughout the day.
Once the world’s first 17-inch is transformed into a 12.5-inch machine, it is perfect for those constantly on the go, and the user has six different modes available to choose from (talk about a gift that keeps on giving!). For the busy bee, this clamshell takes multi-tasking to a whole new level with its Extended Mode that offers two 12.5-inch full size portrait orientation displays and wireless keyboard support.
This multi-functional powerhouse is available via the ASUS Store.
XBOX Game Pass
Let’s say your giftee already has an Xbox, the latest one even, there is no need to wrack your brains on what to get them with the Xbox Game Pass! Why gift just one thing when you can get Pandora’s Box (in a good way) of Xbox goodness?
This subscription will give your giftee immediate access to a wide variety of games, including those on the day of their release! Not to mention that with Bethsheba now a part of the Xbox family, you will have access to highly-anticipated games, such as Starfield and Redfall, along with all the games in their backlog.
With prices starting at just S$1 a month, this truly is a win all-around.
God of War Ragnarök (PlayStation 5)
If you know any God of War fans or are one yourself then this behemoth of a gift set will be just perfect. The God of War Ragnorak Jotnar Edition was created in honour of the blockbuster of a game landing in the PlayStation ecosystem.
It includes the full game itself in the form of PS4 and PS5 vouchers with digital content vouchers for upgrades and skins. For fans who are eager to display physical mementos of the game, this set comes with a 16-inch Mjölnir (replica) Hammer, Yggdrasil Cloth Map, and so much more!
This set retails at S$379 and may be harder to get your hands on, but if you do, it will surely be worth it with all the numerous goodies just waiting to be unboxed! The game, God of War: Ragnarök, itself is available at PlayStation Authorised Dealers at S$97.90 (PS5).
MSI Titan GT77 Laptop
For any avid gamers, the MSI Titan GT77 is a dream! The perfect balance for any gaming/working professional with its Intel HX Series, whose 16 cores (8 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores), along with 24 threads running at a processor base power of 55W. Such power is perfect to handle intense applications, such as content creation, professional CAD, and high-resolution 3D gaming.
Its battery life is nothing to sneeze about with the GT77 managing to last an hour and 31 minutes on intensive gaming applications before needing to be plugged in.
The MSI Titan GT77 with Intel Core i9-12900HX processor, 64GB DDR5 memory, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU, 2TB SSD, 17.3-inch UHD IPS display (3840 x 2160), and preloaded with Windows 11 Pro is selling at S$8,099. It may seem high, but for all the bells and whistles attached, the GT77 is the Christmas gift your gamer will never forget!
Get the MSI Titan MSI Titan GT77 via Amazon / Lazada / Shopee.
Sonos Beam Sound Bar
The room’s atmosphere can make or break a gathering, which is why getting the perfect soundbar is essential (not to mention for movie nights! Can you imagine watching Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with bad audio?). The Sonos Beam will do just that, turning any room into the perfect cinema for everyone to cozy up and enjoy beautiful music or immerse themselves in the latest action film.
This all-in-one soundbar will fit anywhere due to its compact size, a seamless integration without impacting the design of your home. So, it is the perfect gift, not just for people who love to host and movie buffs, but for any new home-owners!
The Sonos Beam is now retailing at a festive promotional price of S$799 (Usual: S$869) that ends on 18 December via Amazon / Lazada / Shopee.
Belkin BoostCharge Pro Wall Charger
The choice between charging your laptop and phone can be one of the toughest decisions, especially when you only have a single charger head and have a submission deadline looming. Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro takes care of that worry for you with its dual USB capabilities, giving you access to up to 65W of power to charge your USB-C laptop (when only one port is used). When both ports are taken, the power is split with the top having the ability to charge up to 45W, and the bottom up to 25W. This ensures that both devices do not overheat during the charging process, prolonging battery life.
It is the perfect gift, especially in this season of revenge traveling as the charger is compact enough to slip into even the smallest carry-on without adding much to the total weight!
It retails at S$79 and can be purchased through Lazada / Shopee!
There we have it, those are the top Christmas gifts that will make any geek happy this holiday season. With some time to go before Christmas day, you have a bit more time to add these to the shopping cart!
Sasha has been a lover of all things geek since before she could read, having driven her mother up the wall in providing geek material as fast as her daughter could get through them. While Fantasy has been her greatest love, Sasha won’t say no to anything Horror, Action-Packed, or Sci-Fi!
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