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To ask for help choosing a Christmas gift for my 10 yo nephew

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NeedToUnfreeze · 10/11/2024 17:51

He loves all things gaming (esp. Fortnite and Minecraft) and V Bucks went down well for his birthday, but I'd like to get him something that isn't gaming related. However, I gave him a beautifully thought through set of gift vouchers for experiences + outings with me last year and he hasn't 'cashed in' any of them. I think he's becoming a little tween now. Any ideas??

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NeedToUnfreeze · 10/11/2024 18:55

HappyMuma · 10/11/2024 18:16

Depends on the budget? My 10year old gamer loves the Ripleys Believe It Or Not book. Also, what games console does he have? Accessories go down well, like a fancy Switch case or a custom PS5 controller. If gaming is the hobby I would probably stick with it!

I think he has a switch and a PS something.

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NeedToUnfreeze · 10/11/2024 18:54

Passmetheaero · 10/11/2024 18:11

What’s the budget?

My son (similar age) loves the Guiness Book of World Records (about a tenner).

About £30 for a main gift. I will also get him a little gift to go inside a cracker, maybe around £10.

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NeedToUnfreeze · 10/11/2024 18:54

BangingOn · 10/11/2024 18:04

If he loves gaming then I would stick with a gaming gift. It seems a shame to ignore the thing he loves in favour of something else just because you might get more pleasure from giving it.

I do sympathise as I resent how invested my son is in gaming, but the gaming gifts make him really happy, which is the point after all.

Oh, sorry - I didn't word this correctly. It's more that I don't want to get him a game or more V Bucks. I'd like it to be something that doesn't involve looking at a screen. He spends tonnes of time doing that already so ideally it would be something else that he loves. It doesn't need to be something that I enjoy giving, though I appreciate my OP may have made it sound that way.

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pelargoniumsarepopping · 10/11/2024 18:33

I asked a 14 year old relative if he would be happy with some Knoops hot chocolate and he was delighted. Looking through the individual sleeves and the selection box thing now and trying to decide - might just go with a voucher

Invisimamma · 10/11/2024 18:27

I have 10yr old son who loves gaming, but if I was going for a non gaming gift here's things he might like...

Fluffy Oodie or onesie
Mini digital basketball net (got one for his birthday and loves it)
Nike t-shirt or tracksuit
Minecraft Lush bath bombs
Fortnite nerf gun
Strangers things merch
Hot choc velvetiser (Aldi do a good dupe)
Bubble tea set
Personalised phone case

Rewis · 10/11/2024 18:24

I just ask my brother what I should buy and he tells me. Then I buy sowm hot coco cause that's our thing.

In the past years I've participated into buying tech. Brand t-shirt, shirt of his fave sports team, magic kit, board game, guineas World record book, cinema tickets.

I think experience vouchers are a nice thought but you have to have a plan in place and not expect the chil/family to cash them in. I've given vouchers of a sleepover and once it is given we agree on the day and activity so it is in the books.

HappyMuma · 10/11/2024 18:16

Depends on the budget? My 10year old gamer loves the Ripleys Believe It Or Not book. Also, what games console does he have? Accessories go down well, like a fancy Switch case or a custom PS5 controller. If gaming is the hobby I would probably stick with it!

Mishmashs · 10/11/2024 18:15

What else is he into? My son is 10 and not into gaming, he likes board games, football, reading (football books!), riding his bike…

IGotBigKidsAndICannotLie · 10/11/2024 18:12

Remote control helicopter. DS2's was under £20 and he ADORED it. Played with it endlessly until it broke.

Passmetheaero · 10/11/2024 18:11

What’s the budget?

My son (similar age) loves the Guiness Book of World Records (about a tenner).

BangingOn · 10/11/2024 18:04

If he loves gaming then I would stick with a gaming gift. It seems a shame to ignore the thing he loves in favour of something else just because you might get more pleasure from giving it.

I do sympathise as I resent how invested my son is in gaming, but the gaming gifts make him really happy, which is the point after all.