Father's Day gifts for gamers and nerds 2023 - options to suit any budget
Get your dad a present he won't forget with these Father's Day gifts (don't worry, they won't ♐break the bank)

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Regardless of whether your loved one is into video games, Star Wars, Lego, or something else entirely, you♏'ll find something to suit them below with these nerdy Father's Day gifts. We've tried to select options with quick delivery too, so you don't need
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Father's Day gifts 2022
Mandalorian Holding The Child Funko POP! |
Save 18% - Is there a more heart-warming parent-child duo on TV right now than Mando and Grogu? They certainly sit at the top of the pile, and that makes this cute (but very affordable) Funko POP figure the perfect Father's Day gift. It's top-notch in terms of affordable 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Star Wars gifts too.
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Choose Your Weapon t-shirt |
Got a gamer in the house? This is a cool way to show 'em you care. Vague enough to suit anyone no matter what they play, it's a fun who's who of famous controllers that fits the bill if you want good 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:gifts for gamers. As always, make sure you check in with the measurements before hitting checkout.
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From a Certain Point of View book |
Save 30% - Seeing as it's crammed with 40 short stories set during the events of the first Star Wars movie, this anthology book is a great gift idea for Force-sensitive fathers. It features the best and brightest Star Wars writers too, so it's of a high quality.
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Friends Central Perk mug |
Save 35% - They'll be there for youuuuuu... especially if you get 'em this very cool Friends Central Perk mug. Fill it with a steaming cup o' Joe and it'll be like you're hanging out at the show's iconic coffee house.
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Best Movies of the '80s book |
If your dad grew up in the '80s, this might be one of the best Father's Day gifts on this page - it's crammed full of nostalgia for silver screen classics like Back to the Future, Die Hard, The Goonies, Labyrinth, and more. It's a great read with informative commentary throughout.
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Game Over mug |
Ah, this one's a classic; the obligatory controller-themed mug. In terms of affordable Father's Day gifts for gamers, it's right on the money.
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Super Mario Brothers heat-changing mug |
As an ode to the original Super Mario Bros. game, this mug is an ideal present for retro fans - it's modelled on that iconic first level. It changes color when hot water is added, making it one of the better and a strong contender in terms of Father's Day gifts overall.
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Gryffindor Quidditch Team Seeker t-shirt |
Fans of Harry Potter have been wondering which Hogwarts House they'd be a part of since the '90s, and now they can show off their choice with this t-shirt range. You can get , , , or versions of this design, so it's worth a look if your dad's still bummed out that they never got their Hogwarts letter.
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PlayStation Vintage Icons t-shirt |
PS5 consoles may be hard to find right now, but this cool t-shirt is readily available to do its duty as a dope Father's Day gift. It's a straightforward, elegant design any design any PlayStation fan will appreciate.
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Tropical Stormtrooper t-shirt |
Is your dad feeling ready for summer? This fun Star Wars tee brings all the hot-weather vibes, so it's a Father's Day gift that'll come in very handy if you're going on vacation soon. Not sold? Don't worry, you can browse the for more options.
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Tatooine C-3PO & R2-D2 t-shirt |
Few locations in Star Wars are more iconic than Tatooine, so if your dad is really into the saga from a galaxy far, far away, this is spot-on in terms of top-notch 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Star Wars gifts.
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Geeki Tikis Batman mug |
Save 21% - He's darkness, he's vengeance, he is... a Tiki mug? This is a fun Father's Day gift for any fan of the Bat, and it looks awesome on display too. Want to browse other mugs in the range to see if you can find a better fit for your pops? Check out .
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PlayStation Icons light |
This is the perfect piece of memorabilia to show off a love of PlayStation; it looks class no matter whether you go for the multi-color version or the , so gamer dads everywhere will appreciate it.
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Geeki Tikis The Mandalorian mug |
Tiki mugs are awesome, and the Star Wars designs from Geeki Tikis are some of the best themed versions you can get. They all come highly recommended, but this Mandalorian cup might be our favorite. An excellent choice of Father's Day gift for dads that enjoy a cocktail.
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Hellfire Club Raglan tee |
Is your dad a fan of Stranger Things? This long-sleeved tee looks as if it's been dragged straight from the Upside Down; it's a screen-accurate replica of the gang's Hellfire Club t-shirt (UK fans can get it for or via the ridiculous deal at Primark seen below, while US readers wanting the full baseball design with shorter sleeves can head over to ). It's a frontrunner in terms of top-notch 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Stranger Things merch, so we can't recommend picking it up as a present enough.
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Gaming cookbooks |
For those of us drawing a blank on what to buy our game-loving, cooking-obsessed pa, why not blend the two interests together? These culinary delights are based on the menus of beloved in-game worlds like Warcraft, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Destiny, and the ones we've been hands-on with are a delightful mix of cool recipes and lore.
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Atari 2600/7800: A Visual Compendium |
Is your dad big into retro gaming? This book harkens back to the good old days of the Atari, so it's a fascinating read and one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming books for anyone that grew up in that era.
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The Witcher book series |
Fans of the gaming series or Netflix TV show may be interested to know that The Witcher started life as a book series, so treating them to the full collection is one hell of a Father's Day gift.
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Nintendo Game and Watch |
Save 14% - This might be the ultimate slice of retro Nintendo heaven; it comes with the original Super Mario Bros pre-installed along with the tricky Lost Levels pack. You can also get a Legend of Zelda version if you're lucky, but be warned - it's often out of stock. Either way, they're some excellent retro consoles.
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The Black Series: Darth Vader |
There aren't many baddies that are as iconic as this Dark Lord of the Sith, so having him on the shelf in miniature is gonna make any fan of the series very happy. The Black Series 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Star Wars action figures are hyper-detailed and some of the best in the business, so it doesn't get better than this.
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Lego Friends Central Perk |
Save 20% - Recreating the beloved Friends coffee house in blocky miniature (including stage lighting), this set was born out of the Ideas initiative where the public submits designs. That means it's filled to bursting with Easter eggs and references to the series.
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PlayStation Classic |
One of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best retro game consoles of all time returns with the PlayStation Classic, and it brings back so many good memories. Pre-installed with 20 games and capable of playing on your modern TV via HDMI, it's a neat way of revisiting childhood memories this Father's Day.
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Lego Optimus Prime |
This is one of the more expensive Father's Day gifts on this list, but hoooo boy is it a winner. An enormous 1,508-piece kit that stands at 13.5 inches tall when fully built, it's crammed with fan service and actually transforms from robot to truck and back again. As we said in our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Lego Optimus Prime review, it's easily one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Lego sets we've ever seen.
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Oculus Quest 2 |
This is another no-holds-barred Father's Day gift, but it's a corker. Virtual reality is really coming into its own, and there's never been a better blend of quality and price than with the Quest 2. The Oculus Store is full of excellent must-haves like Vader Immortal as well, so (as pointed out in our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Oculus Quest 2 review) we can't recommend it enough.
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