Holiday Tech & Gaming Gift Ideas with Trisha Hershberger
This is the ultimate setup for anyone who wants one clean machine to take them from their morning calls straight into gaming.
ROG Zephyrus G16 (2026) GU606
The 2026 Zephyrus G16 and Windows 11 Pro make gaming, creation, and everything in between a breeze.
At 4.3 pounds, the Zephyrus G16 is carved out of a single solid piece of aluminum, so it feels incredibly sturdy under your hands without looking like a bulky gaming machine. The ROG Nebula OLED screen makes a huge difference day-to-day: deep, true blacks replace harsh backlights to keep text razor-sharp and protect your eyes from strain. Then, the moment you launch a game, a blazing 0.2 millisecond response rate delivers super-smooth motion with zero blur. Smart vapor chamber cooling keeps the fans quiet during important meetings and ramps up only when you log off to play.
THX Spatial Audio with Headtracking
You can never go wrong with an audio upgrade! Great gaming audio is about knowing where sounds come from, distinguishing vital details, and feeling connected to the action. THX Spatial Audio with Head Tracking adds another layer of precision by adapting the audio perspective to your head movements for an even sharper competitive advantage. THX Spatial Audio technologies have two ways for headset partners to access Head Tracking, either on the headphones directly, or “camera-based” over the connected PC app – so when you see the THX logo, check for the feature set! From Cleer Arc 5 Gaming Open-Ear Earbuds for playing on mobile devices, to options such as SKULLCANDY Crusher PLYR 720s for PC gaming and beyond, head tracking with THX Spatial Audio deep immersion so you hear the sound all around you is one of the latest innovations to bring you the win. Click here to learn more.
XBOX Nano Controller
FAMILIAR LAYOUT, SMALLER SIZE — It has all 18 standard gameplay inputs in the XBOX button layout players already know, in a compact size that's great for younger players and smaller hands.
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For a gift that will get used time and time again, the Xbox Nano Controller is Xbox’s smallest controller yet - a little over 5 inches long and just 3.5oz - perfect for smaller hands and those who like to game on the go. It’s got all 18 standard gameplay inputs, a familiar layout and it’s comfortable yet tiny enough to fit in a pocket.
Finally, for the retro game fan, the ModRetro M64 console powered by AMD brings modern performance to classic N64 gaming including 4k HDMI output so classic games look sharper and easily connect to modern TVs. If you’re shopping for someone who is all about preserving game history or is an avid retro games collector, this is a really unique and thoughtful gift. Click here to learn more.
Want to know more? Join Trisha for a RoundTable on November 17th at 11am PT where she will be talking about all things tech and gaming gifts and answering your questions live on Daily Lounge!
