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1. CHERRY XTRFY GP5 (L)
Best for: Anyone with a gaming mouse – no setup knowledge needed
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5. HyperX Wrist Rest
Best for: Full-size keyboard owners who want a simpler look
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7. SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Best for: Players who want side buttons without a heavy mouse
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8. 8BitDo Ultimate 2C
Best for: Racing, soulslikes and couch gaming on a PC
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9. Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 HE
Best for: Competitive FPS players who want a compact Hall-effect board
Buying for a PC gamer is nerve-racking if you don’t know their setup. Is their keyboard full-size? Do they already have a wireless mouse? Will a US keyboard annoy them? So instead of a list of random “gamer” stuff, I’ve sorted these gifts by how much you need to know before you buy. The first three are safe for almost anyone with a gaming PC. The middle ones need one quick fact (you can usually get it from a photo of their desk). The last is for the enthusiast. Every pick is sold by Amazon UK, and I’ve checked each one for UK layout, plug and seller (two popular gifts didn’t make it, see below). (Here’s how we choose products.)
- Best safe gift: CHERRY XTRFY GP5 mouse pad (#1)
- Best for a dusty PC: IT Dusters CompuCleaner (#2)
- Best cordless duster: WOLFANG WE01 (#3)
- Best first wireless mouse: Logitech G305 (#6)
- Best for PC players who use a controller: 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (#8)
- Best for the enthusiast: Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 HE, UK layout (#9)
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| 1 | CHERRY XTRFY GP5 Fabric Gaming Mouse Pad, Size L (CX-GP5-L-BLACK)Best safe gift | Anyone with a gaming mouse – no setup knowledge needed | 460 × 400 × 4 mm · stitched edges · machine washable at 30 °C | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 2 | IT Dusters CompuCleaner Electric Air Duster (C502)Best for a dusty PC | Anyone who opens their PC case to clean it | Mains-powered · 500 W motor · 3 m braided cable · 4 nozzles | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 3 | WOLFANG WE01 Cordless Air DusterBest cordless duster | Quick keyboard and desk clean-ups, no cable | Cordless · USB-C charging · 3 speeds · 205 g | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 4 | Razer Ergonomic Wrist Rest Pro for Full-Size KeyboardsBest wrist rest | Long sessions on a full-size keyboard | Cooling-gel memory foam · 44.5 × 9 cm · full-size keyboards only | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 5 | HyperX Wrist Rest for Full-Size Keyboards (HX-WR)Plainer full-size wrist rest | Full-size keyboard owners who want a simpler look | Cool-gel memory foam · anti-fray stitching · full-size keyboards only | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 6 | Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse (910-005283)Best first wireless mouse | Moving from a wired mouse to wireless | HERO sensor up to 12,000 DPI · up to 250 h on one AA · 6 buttons | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 7 | SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming MouseBest for MMO and battle-royale players | Players who want side buttons without a heavy mouse | 74 g · 9 programmable buttons · 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.0 · up to 180 h | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 8 | 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows and Android (Green)Best for PC players who use a controller | Racing, soulslikes and couch gaming on a PC | Hall-effect sticks and triggers · 1,000 Hz over 2.4G or wired · extra L4/R4 | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
| 9 | Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 HE Gaming Keyboard, UK QWERTY (CH-979101J-UK)Best for the enthusiast | Competitive FPS players who want a compact Hall-effect board | UK QWERTY · Hall-effect, 0.2–3.8 mm actuation · Rapid Trigger · 8,000 Hz | Check price (opens in a new tab, affiliate link) |
1. CHERRY XTRFY GP5 Fabric Gaming Mouse Pad, Size L (CX-GP5-L-BLACK)
by CHERRY XTRFY
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Any PC gamer. Mouse pads get grubby and fray at the edges, so a fresh one is a gift they’ll actually use, even if they already own one.
Verdict: The lowest-risk gift on this page. It’s a large square pad (460 × 400 mm, 4 mm thick) with a smooth “speed” fabric surface, stitched edges so it won’t fray, and a rubberised base to stop it sliding. The best bit for a gift: it goes in the washing machine at 30 °C. If they have a big desk and like a pad under the keyboard too, the same pad comes in an XL size.
What we like
- You don’t need to know anything about their PC
- Stitched edges stop fraying and peeling
- Machine washable at 30 °C (no tumble dryer)
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- L size covers the mouse area only, not the whole desk
- Speed surfaces feel slippery to some players who prefer more control
Key specs
- Model
- CX-GP5-L-BLACK
- Size
- 460 × 400 × 4 mm (M and XL also listed)
- Surface
- Smooth fabric (speed)
- Edges
- Stitched
- Cleaning
- Machine washable at 30 °C
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
2. IT Dusters CompuCleaner Electric Air Duster (C502)
by IT Dusters
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: PC gamers who still clean their case with cans of compressed air, or who never clean it at all and have the fan noise to prove it.
Verdict: Gaming PCs pull dust into their fans and filters, and canned air runs out fast. This mains-powered blower replaces the cans: a 500 W motor, a 3 m braided cable and four nozzles, from narrow ones for between heatsink fins to a wide fan for desks. It’s corded, so there’s no battery to fade halfway through a clean. The listing doesn’t state the plug type, but UK buyers’ reviews say it arrives with a UK three-pin plug.
What we like
- No cans to keep buying
- Mains power, so the airflow doesn’t drop off as it runs
- Four nozzles for fans, keyboards and desks
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Corded and about 900 g (per the listing), so heavier than a cordless duster
- Plug type isn’t stated on the listing (reviews report a UK plug)
Key specs
- Model
- C502
- Power
- Mains, 3 m braided cable
- Motor
- 500 W
- Weight
- About 900 g (listing)
- Nozzles
- 4
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
3. WOLFANG WE01 Cordless Air Duster
by WOLFANG
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Gamers who want to blast crumbs out of a keyboard or dust off a monitor stand without dragging out a mains cable.
Verdict: A small rechargeable alternative to the CompuCleaner. WOLFANG quotes a top speed of 110,000 RPM with three speed settings, and it comes with four nozzles and a lanyard. It charges over USB-C in about 3.5 hours, and the listing quotes up to 240 minutes of use on the lowest setting. At 205 g it’s handy for keyboards and desks; for a full case clean, the mains-powered #2 is the stronger pick.
What we like
- Cordless and light (205 g)
- USB-C charging, so no special charger
- Three speeds and four nozzles
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- The 240-minute runtime is quoted for the lowest speed only
- Newer, lesser-known brand
Key specs
- Model
- WE01
- Power
- Rechargeable, USB-C (about 3.5 h to charge)
- Runtime
- Up to 240 min on the lowest speed (listing)
- Speeds
- 3
- Weight
- 205 g
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
4. Razer Ergonomic Wrist Rest Pro for Full-Size Keyboards
by Razer
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Players with a full-size keyboard (one with a number pad on the right) who rest their wrists on the desk edge during long sessions.
Verdict: The one fact you need: does their keyboard have a number pad? This rest is 44.5 cm long, made for full-size boards, and will overhang a compact one. If it fits, it’s a comfortable upgrade: memory foam with cooling gel inside, a heat-dissipating fabric cover and rubber feet so it doesn’t creep across the desk.
What we like
- Cooling gel inside the memory foam
- Anti-slip rubber base
- Big-brand finish that matches most gaming setups
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Full-size only – too long for 60–75% keyboards
- Fabric top needs the odd wipe to stay clean
Key specs
- Model
- RC21-01470100-R3M1
- Size
- 44.5 × 9 cm
- Fits
- Full-size keyboards
- Padding
- Cooling-gel memory foam
- Warranty
- 1 year (listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
5. HyperX Wrist Rest for Full-Size Keyboards (HX-WR)
by HyperX
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: The same person as #4, if they’d prefer a plain black rest without the Razer branding, or you’d like to spend a bit less.
Verdict: The alternative to the Razer rest, with the same one-fact rule: full-size keyboards only. It uses cool-gel memory foam, an anti-slip base and anti-fray stitching round the edge. It’s plainer to look at, which suits a desk that isn’t all one brand.
What we like
- Cool-gel memory foam
- Anti-fray stitched edge
- Plain, brand-neutral look
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- Full-size keyboards only
- The listing gives fewer details than the Razer
Key specs
- Model
- HX-WR
- Size
- About 46 × 9 cm (listing gives 18 × 3.5 in)
- Fits
- Full-size keyboards
- Padding
- Cool-gel memory foam
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
6. Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse (910-005283)
by Logitech G
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Someone still on a wired or office mouse. The compact shape suits most hand sizes, so it’s a fairly safe mouse to buy for someone else.
Verdict: The one fact to check: are they still using a wired or basic mouse? If so, this is the easy upgrade. Logitech’s LIGHTSPEED wireless has a 1 ms report rate, so it feels like a wired mouse, and the HERO sensor goes up to 12,000 DPI. It runs for up to 250 hours on one AA battery, which is in the box. The battery makes it heavier than the newest ultralight mice, at about 99 g, but it means no charging cable.
What we like
- Up to 250 hours on one AA battery (included)
- 1 ms report rate over LIGHTSPEED wireless
- Compact shape with storage for the USB receiver
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- About 99 g with the battery, so not an ultralight
- Uses AA batteries rather than a rechargeable cell
Key specs
- Model
- 910-005283
- Sensor
- HERO, up to 12,000 DPI
- Battery
- 1 × AA (included), up to 250 h
- Weight
- About 99 g
- Buttons
- 6
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
7. SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming Mouse
by SteelSeries
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: MMO and battle-royale players who bind lots of actions to the mouse, and anyone who wants one mouse for a gaming PC and a laptop.
Verdict: The one fact to check: do they want extra buttons? The Aerox 5 has nine programmable buttons, including a side panel and an up/down flick switch, yet weighs only 74 g thanks to its holey shell. It connects over 2.4 GHz for gaming or Bluetooth 5.0 for a laptop, and SteelSeries quotes up to 180 hours of battery. The interior is protected to IP54 against splashes and dust.
What we like
- Nine programmable buttons at 74 g
- 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 in one mouse
- Up to 180 hours of battery (listing)
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- The holey shell isn’t to everyone’s taste
- Right-handed shape only
Key specs
- Model
- 62406
- Sensor
- TrueMove Air, up to 18,000 CPI
- Weight
- 74 g
- Buttons
- 9 programmable
- Connection
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
- Protection
- IP54
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
8. 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller for Windows and Android (Green)
by 8BitDo
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: PC gamers who play racing games, soulslikes or anything on the TV with a pad, and anyone whose old controller has started to drift.
Verdict: The one fact to check: do they play with a controller on PC? If yes, this is great value. The sticks and triggers use Hall-effect sensors, which don’t wear the way traditional sticks do, so drift is far less likely. It polls at 1,000 Hz over its 2.4G dongle or a cable, and has two extra back bumpers (L4/R4) you can remap without any software. On Windows it connects by dongle or cable only (Bluetooth is for Android), and it’s not a console controller.
What we like
- Hall-effect sticks and triggers resist drift
- 1,000 Hz polling over 2.4G or cable
- Extra L4/R4 bumpers, remappable without software
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- No Bluetooth on Windows – 2.4G dongle or cable only
- Windows and Android only, not for consoles
Key specs
- Works with
- Windows 10+, Android 9+
- Connection
- 2.4G dongle or wired (Windows); Bluetooth (Android)
- Polling
- 1,000 Hz (2.4G and wired)
- Sticks and triggers
- Hall effect
- Colour
- Green (this listing)
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
9. Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 HE Gaming Keyboard, UK QWERTY (CH-979101J-UK)
by Corsair
Price & availability on Amazon.co.uk
Who it’s for: Competitive shooter players who want more room for big mouse swipes, and who fancy one of the Hall-effect keyboards that have become popular for FPS games.
Verdict: The enthusiast gift, and the reason it made the list over cheaper rivals: it’s listed as UK QWERTY. The Hall-effect switches let you set how far a key travels before it registers (0.2–3.8 mm), and Rapid Trigger resets a key after just 0.1 mm, which helps with fast taps and counter-strafing. It polls at up to 8,000 Hz, has PBT double-shot keycaps and an IP57 rating against water and dust. It’s a 60% board, so there’s no function row, arrow keys or number pad.
What we like
- UK QWERTY layout, confirmed on the listing
- Adjustable actuation and 0.1 mm Rapid Trigger
- PBT double-shot keycaps and an IP57 rating
- Sold by Amazon when we checked
Worth knowing
- 60% layout: no F-row, arrows or numpad
- A big, personal purchase – check they want a compact board
Key specs
- Model
- CH-979101J-UK
- Layout
- UK QWERTY, 60%
- Switches
- Hall effect, 0.2–3.8 mm actuation, 0.1 mm Rapid Trigger
- Polling
- Up to 8,000 Hz
- Keycaps
- PBT double-shot
- Protection
- IP57
Source: Amazon UK product listing (seller-provided details), checked 6 October 2026.
FAQ
What do you buy a PC gamer who has everything?
Something that wears out or gets dirty. A fresh mouse pad (#1) or an air duster (#2, #3) is useful even for someone with a top-end setup, and you don’t need to know anything about their PC.
Should I buy a UK or US layout keyboard as a gift?
UK, unless they’ve told you otherwise. A US layout has no £ key, swaps the @ and " keys and has a differently shaped Enter key, which annoys a lot of UK typists. Many cheap gaming keyboards on Amazon UK are US-layout imports, so check the listing says “UK”.
Wired or wireless mouse for gaming?
Modern gaming wireless, like Logitech’s LIGHTSPEED (#6) or SteelSeries’ 2.4 GHz (#7), is quick enough for competitive play, and losing the cable is a nice upgrade. Just check they don’t already have a wireless gaming mouse.
Is a controller worth it for PC gaming?
For racing games, soulslikes, platformers and anything played from the sofa, yes. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C (#8) is made for Windows. If they only play shooters or strategy games, a mouse or keyboard is a better gift.
Are Steam gift cards a good gift?
They’re a safe fallback if they play on Steam, since they can pick their own game. Check which store they actually use (Steam, Epic or another launcher) before you buy.
