2025 Dad Games Gift Guide

Gift Guides
Written By Dad Games

For Anyone Shopping for a Dad Gamer. Here’s the cheat code:

Buy things that save time, feel great, and work flawlessly under chaos. That’s all adult gamers want.

1.SCUF Envision Pro CONTROLLER | PC Gaming

For the dad who still has reflexes—but fewer free hours.

Dad Games C General’s favorite controller

For my preference of remappable buttons and easy of use I’d recommend this to anyone in the squad. Scuf’s remappable paddles give you extra inputs without moving your thumbs, which is perfect when your kid yells your name mid-gunfight.
It’s durable, customizable, and saves you milliseconds that matter when your gaming windows are tiny.

2. AIMCONTROLLERs | XBOX/PS5 Gaming

For the console loyalist who needs an edge without switching ecosystems.

If you’re going console this is the one.

Maybe you’re looking for a gift for a gamer who games Xbox and wants the closest thing to PC precision without actually sitting at a desk, this is it. I keep one in my rotation because it just feels right; fast, responsive, and built for grown-up hands.

Why it’s on the list:

  • Tuned sticks + pro inputs: cleaner aim, smoother movement

  • Ergonomic grip: designed for hour-long sessions after the kids go down

  • Custom build quality: not cheap plastic, not gimmicky

  • Perfect for limited windows: when you only have 30 minutes, you can’t fight your controller

This is the controller for the dad who doesn’t have time to “warm up.” You jump in, play, and feel dialed instantly.

3. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Headset

The Headset for Gamers Who Have a Life**

One Headset to rule them all

If you want a headset that keeps up with grown-up responsibilities, this is the one. I use the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless because it's the only headset that doesn’t fight me while I'm juggling chaos around the house.

Why it’s on the list:

  • Dual audio: game + Bluetooth at the same time (take a call… without leaving the match)

  • Premium sound clarity: footsteps, ambient cues, the good stuff

  • Ridiculously comfortable: zero hotspots during long sessions

  • Noise-cancelling mic: blocks kid noise, spouse noise, dishwasher noise

This is the headset for the dad who plays at night, the husband who sneaks a match after chores, and anyone who wants top-tier performance without streamer cosplay energy.

4. Dad Games Apparel — Limited Run Drops

For the Gamer Who Grew Up But Never Logged Out**

You knew this was coming… but it’s here because it belongs here.
Our shirts are built for adult gamers, plain and simple.

Why they make a great gift:

  • Heavyweight, durable cotton

  • Graphics with real personality (not Amazon cringe)

  • Designed by a dad who’s been gaming since GoldenEye

  • Small-batch, printed in the U.S.

  • Made to actually fit grown-up bodies

Whether it’s:

  • Save the Net for Me, Clark!

  • The Final Boss

  • Squad Goals
    Or the next drop we’ve got brewing…

…these shirts hit differently when you’ve lived the life.

5. 8BitDo Bluetooth Adapter

For the Gamer Who Wants Every Controller to Work on Everything**

This is one of those tiny gifts that quietly becomes a daily essential.

The 8BitDo Bluetooth Adapter is perfect for any dad who switches devices but refuses to learn a new controller layout every time.

Why it’s on the list:

  • Use your favorite controller anywhere: Scuf, Aim, PS5 DualSense, Switch Pro — plug and play across devices

  • Couch-gaming gold: no digging through menu settings just to swap systems

  • Travel-friendly: toss it in a bag and play however you’re comfortable

  • Fixes Steam/PC controller annoyances in one shot

It’s the perfect “I didn’t know I needed this” gift for any gamer over 30 who values simplicity over fiddling with drivers.

6. Steam Gift Card

For the Dad Who Already Buys Himself Everything

Some dads are impossible to shop for because… well… they pre-order everything.

A Steam Gift Card solves that.

Why it’s on the list:

  • Steam sales = adult Christmas

  • Perfect when you don’t know their exact tastes (RPG? Roguelike? Indie farming games?)

  • Lets them grab DLC, expansions, or that weird indie game they keep seeing on TikTok

  • Zero guesswork, zero risk

It’s the safest “I care, but I’m not going to pretend I know your library” option.

7. The Gamer-Dad Essentials Kit

For Comfort, Convenience & Chaos Control

Great add-ons that pair with any gift:

  • Couch-friendly charging cable (10 ft.)

  • A good, weighted lap desk for couch gaming

  • A mini ring light for late-night sessions

  • A mug warmer — because dad coffee always goes cold

  • Cable sleeves to keep the living room from looking like a LAN party exploded

Simple. Cheap. High impact.

Dad Games