SophistiGamer’s Holiday Gift Guide | 2024 Edition
Struggling to find that perfect holiday gift? SophistiGamer’s Holiday Gift Guide: 2024 Edition is a meticulously crafted selection of technological goodies – guaranteed to evoke genuine sparkle surprise reactions from recipients. We’ve got gaming themed stocking stuffers and game recommendations based off what we really enjoyed playing this year – physical and digital editions of games are available which could potentially make holiday shopping even easier. SophistiGamer is also proud to feature Blacklyte and PNP Games in our list of recommendations – Canadian based companies.
Stocking Stuffers
Arcane: League of Legends – Season 1 Limited Edition Steelbook [4K] [Blu-ray]
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun – two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
Based on the award winning team-based strategy game from Riot Games – Arcane features the voice talents of Ella Purnell (Fallout), Hailee Steinfeld (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), and Kevin Alejandro (Fire Country) with Season Two available now on Netflix – subscription is required. This special edition steelbook retails for $48.99 CAD and packages Season One together with exclusive Jinx artwork.
Arcane: League of Legends – Season 1 Limited Edition Steelbook [Blu-ray]
Amid the stark discord of twin cities Piltover and Zaun – two sisters fight on rival sides of a war between magic technologies and clashing convictions.
Based on the award winning team-based strategy game from Riot Games – Arcane features the voice talents of Ella Purnell (Fallout), Hailee Steinfeld (Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse), and Kevin Alejandro (Fire Country) with Season Two available now on Netflix – subscription is required. This special edition steelbook retails for $48.99 CAD and packages Season One together with exclusive Vi artwork.
Hallmark Keepsake Christmas Ornaments (2024)
Brighten up any Christmas tree – or gaming setup – with Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments featuring iconic characters and gaming platforms. Prices range from $10.99 CAD to $28.99 CAD with some being able to emit lights and sounds reminiscent of the physical gaming console itself; pure nostalgia.
Funko Pop! Gaming Fandom
Always a winner – Funko Pop! offers a wide selection of figures to collect. Fandoms include movies, horror, television, sports, anime, and gaming! These products are reminiscent of the Beanie Baby craze of the 90’s but the wide appeal is impossible to ignore – here’s some of our gaming favourites:
- Pokémon – Gamestop Canada | Walmart Canada | Amazon | Toys R Us Canada | Funko
- Banjo-Kazooie – Gamestop Canada | Amazon | Funko
- Sonic the Hedgehog – Gamestop Canada | Amazon | Funko
Prices and availability of products are subject to change.
Gaming Accessories
PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller – Fortnite Limited Edition
All aboard the Battle Bus – the perfect gift for any Fortnite gamer! Secure a Victory Royale with this vibrant and colourful limited edition PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller for only $109.99 CAD which is emblazoned with illustrations of Peely and Fishstick who are fan-favourite characters.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Wireless Controller
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 themed Xbox Wireless Controller features a layered pattern of redacted documents, hidden coordinates, and concealed Black Ops symbols. Players can customize the buttons and triggers to compliment the aesthetic of the game; metallic finishes for tactical appeal.
- Xbox Design Lab – $84.99 CAD
PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
The PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Gaming Headset brings crisp, immersive audio to the gaming experience – sporting a comfortable fit and lightweight feel. Players can sync to their PlayStation Portal device via PlayStation Link to achieve low-latency, lossless audio. It can also be used seamlessly with mobile devices via Bluetooth technology, making them a truly versatile audio accessory.
LEGO Fortnite Building Sets
While not directly related to the playing of video games, Fortnite enthusiasts can enjoy putting their favourite Battle Royale game together in Brick form with exclusive LEGO building sets.
- LEGO Durrr Burger – $19.99 CAD | LEGO Supply Llama – $49.99 CAD
- LEGO Battle Bus – $129.99 CAD | LEGO Peely Bone – $129.99 CAD
Prices and availability of products are subject to change.
Heavy Hitters
PlayStation Portal Remote Player For PS5
Enjoy your digital PlayStation 5 digital library on the go with PlayStation Portal – a remote player specifically designed to extend your PlayStation 5 experience beyond the confines of your living space with an 8-inch LCD 1080p display and DualSense controls. It retails for $269.99 CAD and connects effortlessly to existing PlayStation 5 consoles for disc-based players although digital games allows more options. Pairs incredibly well with the PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Headset accessory.
Blacklyte Gaming Chairs
Elevate your gaming experience with Blacklyte – a Canadian lifestyle brand dedicated to redefining gaming furniture through innovative technology and exceptional design. These products combine precision, comfort, and cutting-edge innovation, empowering gamers to perform at their best and are the personal choice of professional esports organizations including Toronto Ultra – premier choice comfort on the world stage. SophistiGamer is proud to highlight two impeccable selections:
- Kraken Pro Gaming Chair – $759.99 CAD
- Athena Gaming Chair – $499.99 CAD
PlayStation 5 Pro Console
PlayStation 5 Pro offers the most impressive visuals with support for 60Hz and 120Hz displays and next-level realism with ray-traced reflections, shadows, and high-quality global illumination. Players can enjoy 4K output across 50+ titles including The Last of Us: Part II Remastered with 2TB of storage right out of the box – expandable using solid-state drives (SSD) from participating retailers. This PlayStation 5 upgrade is priced at $959.99 CAD with vertical stands and attachable disc drives sold separately.
Prices and availability of products are subject to change.
Must Play Games (2024)
Astro Bot (PS5)
Astro Bot received massive critical praise this year and was awarded with “Game of the Year” at The Game Awards ceremony – which celebrated its tenth anniversary. Explore a myriad of planets to assist the titular bot as he searches for the missing pieces of his broken PlayStation 5 mothership.
- Retail Price: $79.99 CAD
- Best Buy Canada | Gamestop Canada | Walmart Canada | Amazon | Staples | PNP Games
Astro Bot is available now exclusively for PlayStation 5 consoles.
Helldivers II (PS5)
Do you believe in freedom? Would you wage war for peace and die for democracy? Helldivers II is a third-person co-operative team shooter with a satirical narrative that guides it to being one of the best games of 2024 and the entire PlayStation 5 platform in general. Players can squad up to complete missions with friends whilst combating Terminids (Bugs) and Automatons (Robots) forces; reminiscent of Starship Troopers and its parody of militarism. Prepare to dive into hilarity and shenanigans.
- Retail Price: $49.99 CAD
- Best Buy Canada | Gamestop Canada | Walmart Canada | Amazon | PNP Games
Helldivers II is available now for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC.
Princess Peach Showtime! (Nintendo Switch)
Princess Peach was planning on attending a show at the Sparkle Theatre until the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch make an unscheduled appearance to flip the script – turning the lighthearted plays into tragedies. Peach takes a leading part in her solo adventure where players can transform themselves into various characters with showstopping powers including Mermaid Peach, Patissiere Peach, Dashing Thief Peach, and more! Players can complete Rehearsal Challenges to unlock additional rewards.
- Retail Price: $79.99 CAD
- Best Buy Canada | Gamestop Canada | Walmart Canada | Amazon | Staples | PNP Games
Princess Peach: Showtime! is available now exclusively for Nintendo Switch consoles.
Indiana Jones And The Great Circle (Xbox Series X|S)
Adventure calls with Indiana Jones and the Great Circle where players take the role of the legendary archeologist in a thrilling story set between Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade with plenty of whip-cracking action! Players will encounter sinister forces in 1937 with narrative-driven gameplay and open-areas to explore – uncover the secret to an ancient power in this single-player experience which features Troy Baker (The Last of Us) as the iconic archeology professor.
- Retail Price: $89.99 CAD
- Best Buy Canada | Gamestop Canada | Amazon | Staples | PNP Games
Prices and availability of products are subject to change.
Happy Holidays from all of us here at SophistiGamer – see you next year!
