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Nintendo 64 controller
A second (or fourth) controller is what makes N64 party games work; worn sticks are the usual reason to replace one.
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Gifts for Dad
Dad gifts that get used: grilling tools, a good multitool, games for the family table, and retro gaming gear for the dad who still has his old console.
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A family trip to Orlando
Theme parks and year-round sun; give the trip and see cheap round-trip fares from their airport.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
Waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Music in the shower, at the pool or on the go. Waterproof models take a drop or a splash.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Neck and shoulder massager with heat
A treat after a long day on their feet. Heat settings are the feature to look for.
Typically $25 to $50Console Parts
Super Nintendo controller
Original pads are easy to find and feel right; two players need two.
Typically $15 to $25Trip idea
A Grand Canyon trip
One of those places everyone means to see; a retirement or milestone birthday trip.
Flights vary by airport and dateGift idea
Wi-Fi digital photo frame
Family can send photos to it from their phones, so new pictures just appear.
Typically $50 to $100Gift idea
Bird field guide
Pairs well with a feeder: a guide to who's visiting.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Slippers with non-slip soles
Comfortable slippers with grippy soles for smooth floors.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Grandparent memory journal
A guided book of questions for grandparents to write their stories down for the family.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Ergonomic garden tool set
Cushioned, angled handles are easier on hands and wrists.
Typically $15 to $25Console Parts
Precision screwdriver kit
A good kit for the gamer who opens up controllers and handhelds to fix them.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Shiatsu foot massager with heat
A pricier gift that gets used every evening.
Typically $50 to $100Gift idea
Wireless retro-style controller
A classic controller shape for Switch and PC; most work with a phone too.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Video game history book
The story of the consoles and studios behind the games they grew up with.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Arcade fight stick
Arcade-style stick and buttons for fighting games on PC and consoles.
Typically $50 to $100Gift idea
Retro gamer mug
A controller or pixel-art mug for the desk.
Typically under $15Gift idea
1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle
The classic size for a weekend project on the dining table.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Detective case file game
Read the evidence and solve a cold case together, at home.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Wooden chess set
A good-looking set gets left out on the table, which means it gets played.
Typically $25 to $50Gift idea
Coffee sampler gift set
A few roasts to try; a safe pick for someone you don't know well.
Typically $15 to $25Gift idea
Hot sauce gift set
A sampler of heat levels; fun for anyone who likes spicy food.
Typically $15 to $25
Printable (PDF)
Large Print Sudoku (120 puzzles)
Big, bold grids from easy to hard; print a few pages at a time and the book never runs out.
$3.99 · instant PDFBudgets for gift ideas are what that kind of gift usually costs, not prices; the store has the current price.