The best birthday gift ideas for gamers in every price range you need

Getting a thoughtful gift for the game-lover in your life isn't easy. It’s unlikely they need a new console, and there’s a good chance they’ve already purchased all the games they’d want. Thankfully, after years of being stumped for what to buy for our own gamer friends (and years of being asked what we’d want), we’ve put together this gift guide to help you find something special. And hey, if you're just looking to treat yourself, we won’t tell. Video games are great, but there’s something to be said for exploring their vast worlds through the magic of the written word, artwork, and even cooking. Whether you’re looking for a visual history of gaming hardware like Evan Amos’ The Game Console or non-fiction deep dives into how video games are made like Jason Schreier’s Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, there’s something for everyone. Art books are also a great way to get a deeper look at some of your favorite titles from a fresh perspective, and we’d wholeheartedly recommend the following for fans of the relevant titles: Cookbooks are also a fun way to experience the world of a particular series. The recipe collections from Stardew Valley, Fallout, Persona, and Destiny are among the most co