2014 GAMbIT Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

 

We have scoured the web to find you all the very coolest and most unique gifts that money can buy. Our list is broken up into three section with a Budget, Mid-Range, and Top Tier sections so that you’ll be able to find something in your price range for everyone in your family. Many of these items link directly to Amazon, so if you have an Amazon Prime account you may be entitled to additional savings!

Budget Gifts


186f_sega_classic_system_cases_iphone_newSEGA Classic Game System Cases For iPhone 5

We’re going to gloss over the fact that these cases were created in celebration of the Sega Genesis’s 25th anniversary, because that just makes us feel old. Instead we’re going to say, “Hey. Check out that cool iPhone 5 you got there.” Wouldn’t it look even better if it had the look of one of your old favorites? Your iPhone could bring back memories of hours spent with that crazy, blue hedgehog.

These iPhone 5/5S cases styled to look like retro SEGA; Officially licensed SEGA products; Each comes with a coordinating screen protector. While the iPhone 6 may be here why not show some retro love to the iPhone 5 that so many of us are still using.

$4.99


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Das Can-in-Stein 

Just slip your drink into your Das Can-in-Stein and brace for the impending carousing. Our pewter-look resin scaffold holds any standard 12 oz. can and features a hinged lid easily operated with a thumb-lever.

And you know what that means: no more Black-Plague-carrying insects in your drink! Because you’ll be doing it a lot, we recommend you toast base-to-base with your Can-in-Stein.

And always toast holding the handle! We learned that one from experience. (And we remembered it, despite being drunk at the time! *hic*ow*) Let the Das Can-in-Stein turn your next event into Oktoberfest!

 $9.99 – $14.99


15696_zoom1Ticket Stub Diary

Never forget those front row seats at a Bruce Springsteen concert, the standing ovation at the premiere of the Lion King or the roar of the crowd when the Red Sox won the World Series.

With this Ticket Stub Diary you can preserve your precious memories from concerts, museums, movies, sporting events, Broadway shows and more.

This book comes with clear sleeves that fit a variety of ticket sizes, plus space in the margin to write down your memories from the event. Acid-free pages will preserve your memories; so that one day you can tell your grandkids that you met The Boss. 

$12.00


Retron 1Retron 1

Replay your classic NES games with the Retron 1 NES system. The Retron 1 utilizes the top loading mechanism; it lets you easily change out game cartridges with ease. Its NES controller ports are fully compatible with original Nintendo controllers and zapper.

With retro games all the rage, what better way to relive the classics than to play them on an actual console! The Retron 1 is a great little system for the price even for those of us with working NES consoles. I have a Retron 1 sitting here on my desk to save the wear-and-tear on my original NES.

$24.99


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60 Hour Candle

Ingenious design is paired with charming style to cast a cozy glow anywhere in your home. The 100% beeswax candle coil is fed in small increments through the candle clip–simply advance more candle as it burns.

A three-inch section burns for approximately an hour, while the smart design ensures a better use of wax than traditional shapes.The copper-finish plate and clip bring a warm touch to your home. Refills are also available.

$30.00


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One World Futbol

Children worldwide will do almost anything to play, even when there’s nothing to play with or a designated place to play. So we developed a ball that would work anywhere in the world—tough enough for the roughest landscapes and durable enough to last for years of play.

The ultra-durable One World Futbol never needs a pump and never goes flat. The ball can withstand the toughest environments in the world and last for years without maintenance. What makes the One World Futbol unique is that for every ball you purchase the company will give one to a child in a developing country.

$39.50


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Battle in a whole new way with this incredible TerraDrone dart shooter! This is the ultimate battle drone and it walks into battle at your command like a heavily armed spider.

It can hustle over any kind of terrain on its sturdy legs, and when you’re aiming your shot, the drone’s head goes up and down and turns 360 degrees to fire darts in any direction you choose!

You can even change the drone’s blast angle. Send it into the thick of the action and rapid-fire up to 12 Elite Darts to hit targets up to 45 feet away from the drone’s head! Take your N-Strike missions to the next level and take command of the field with the TerraDrone dart shooter. You had us at battle drone! 

$47.99


71iWUv3yXqL._SL1500_Samsung Wireless Monochrome Printer

Print clear, sharp documents and images right from your smartphone using the Xpress M2020W Printer from Samsung.

Just tap the printer with your NFC-enabled phone or tablet to quickly connect, print, and adjust settings wirelessly.The Eco button makes it easy to save on toner and paper and cut down on energy use, while the printer’s small footprint helps you conserve desk space.

If you are looking for a fast printer for your small business and looking to save money by using a single toner cartridge instead of expensive ink packs, then this is the printer for you.  

$60.03


Mid-Range Gifts


 

Fargo SweaterFargo Knit Sweater

Celebrate one of this years best shows while showing your love for the film of the same name.

This sweater is designed by Middle of Beyond. 100% acrylic heavy knit sweater. Runs from XS through 3XL. It makes the perfect companion to a marathon session of Fargo.

 

$85.00


Kickstarter Standing Desk

Kickstarter Standing Desk

As someone who constantly sits all day long, back problems come with the territory.

I’ve tried the ball, a fancy chair, and even looked into a treadmill desk. This standing desk however is just the bees knees and it’s light enough to move from place to place.

Be a part of the crowd-funding campaign that launched the first cardboard standing desk for the masses. Stand up for sustainability, mobility, and cardboard. 42″L x 24″ W x 42″H.

$95.00


Roku 3Roku 3 Streaming Media Player

Revel in our fastest, most powerful streaming player yet. Fully loaded, the Roku 3 packs tons of entertainment into one tiny box. Enjoy 1,800+ channels of movies, TV shows, games, music, sports, and more.

Plug headphones into the remote to watch late-night flicks without disturbing the household. Or use motion-control to play games like Angry Birds Space. And with one-stop search, find that perfect movie or show in a flash. 1080p HD, dual-band wireless, Ethernet and USB ports, plus free iOS and Android Roku apps so you can enjoy even more great features.

Roku has a long history in the set-top streaming business and the Roku 3 is the best streaming player currently on the market.

$99.99


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Elgato – Game Capture HD

Elgato Game Capture HD uses advanced hardware H.264 encoding to capture your gameplay in stunning 1080p Full HD, while keeping the file size low. At the same time, your console’s picture is passed through to your TV via HDMI, so you can keep on enjoying your game on the big screen – in pristine quality, without delay.

Sure, the new consoles offer some sort of streaming, but nothing beats a capture card, especially for the older stuff that still has a few years off goodness left.

$179.99


Moxie ShowerheadMoxie Showerhead & Wireless Speaker

One of the best places to hit those high notes, the shower stall offers excellent acoustics–for novice and diva alike. Now you can rock out like the splashy sensation you are with help from this K9245 Moxie showerhead and wireless speaker by Kohler–no more making up the lyrics.

The K9245 Moxie also comes equipped with a wireless speaker that fills the shower with crystal-clear sound. Even more, the wireless speaker pairs wirelessly with your Bluetooth-enabled device, and its magnetic design snaps securely into place and pops out for playing music anywhere.

No need to cut that favorite song short–you can dance your way from the shower to the dressing room to the kitchen table for toast and coffee before you head out the door.

$199.99


Wii U BundleNintendo – Wii U Bundle

You’ve been a fan of the action packed world of Nintendo gaming since your very first console, and some major evolution has taken place since your first journey to the Mushroom Kingdom. Get ready for a whole new way to play with this Wii U Bundle, which includes Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land games, a GamePad controller, sensor bar and more.

Enjoy stunning, high-quality graphics, immersive 3D worlds and an innovative controller design that reinvents the way you interact with games. Explore a vast world of streaming content and surf the Web on the big screen as well. With the Wii U console, the possibilities are endless.

While both the Xbox One and Playstation are amazing systems in their own right, neither has had the year that the Wii U has had, or the amount of quality first-party games.

$299.99


HP StreamHP Stream Notebook

Get the job done with this innovative cloud-connected Windows PC. Store your content in the cloud for easy access from anywhere you have internet. Free OneDrive cloud storage: Get 100GB of storage for two years. Thinner, lighter design: With flash memory and fan less design, this PC is built for cloud computing on-the-go.

Enjoy cloud computing with the fast and fluid Windows 8.1. Designed for the best-sounding, richest audio on a PC with Beats Audio. AMD A4 Micro-6400T Quad 4.5W with a 14.0-inch diagonal HD Bright View WLED-backlit display (1366 x 768). On-board 2GB 1600MHz DDR3L SDRAM and 32GB on-board storage. AMD Radeon R3 graphics and a battery life of up to 6 hours and 30 minutes.

The HP Stream is out favorite notebook of the year with its low price point and great features. It’s the perfect companion for the college student or person looking for a real laptop over a tablet.

$299.99


Top Tier Gifts


Chicago Gaming FoosballChicago Gaming Foosball Coffee Table

The Signature Foosball Coffee-Table is suitable for both a game room or living room. The rich solid hardwoods blend into the environment, and the elegant frame is fit for any setting. This is more than just a foosball table, it is an impressive conversation piece and center piece. This table is made with quality, fine furniture grade craftsmanship, and features attractive accents and detailing.

The wood frame supports a red and blue team, controlled from each side by 3 separate wooden handles. Foosballs are easily returned through a stainless steel ball return and are put back in play through slots of either side of the table. Keep score easily with the wooden scoring beads located on either end.

The game is enclosed with a top of glass, making the game table suitable for placing drinks during game play, or other purposes while entertaining. Store books or other accessories on the bottom shelf found on the underside of the table. This coffee table delivers a “kick” to any space.

$599.99


iRobot RoombaiRobot Roomba 880 Vacuum

The iRobot Roomba 880 is the ultimate high performance robotic vacuum cleaner. Featuring the revolutionary new AeroForce Performance Cleaning System and AeroForce Extractors, it’s proven to remove up to 50% more dirt, dust, hair, debris and harmful allergens from all floor types and is virtually maintenance free.

AeroForce Performance Cleaning System cleans floors like no robotic vacuum has ever cleaned before, delivering maximum cleaning performance by combining the power of groundbreaking new AeroForce Extractors with airflow acceleration and a high-efficiency vacuum.

Dirt Detect Series 2 finds dirt and debris, focusing extra cleaning where it’s needed most. Virtual Wall Lighthouses automatically guide Roomba through room-to-room cleaning. Automatic Docking returns Roomba to its Home Base to dock and recharge between cleaning sessions.

$699.99


The Rotating Air Hockey To Billiards TableRotating Air Hockey To Billiards Table

This rotating table incorporates two full-size game room favorites in a space typically reserved for one. The air hockey table’s glossy white playing surface and 110-volt blower enable fast-paced action while its 3″ solid MDF rails and heavy-duty aprons stand up to rigorous play.

The 7′ billiards table is solidly constructed from warp-resistant, high-density MDF and covered in a nylon blend cloth for a consistent roll. To switch from one game to another, simply rotate the playing surface and lock into place.

Having two great games in one package is fantastic, but you’ll really love to modern styling of this table that works in any room.

$799.99


Namco Pacman Arcade PartyNamco Pacman Arcade Party Cabinet

Nothing compares to the arcade originals. With 13 classic games, re-live the glory days of the arcade in your own home. Gather around with friends and family to experience the look, feel and sounds you can only get with the real thing.

The Pacman Arcade Party Home Cabaret machine features a sleek 19-Inch LCD monitor and includes 13 classic arcade games. If there were one ultimate item we’d love to put into the office this would be it.

Waka-Waka-Waka-Waka

$2999.99


TreadwallTreadwall M6

There is nothing to strap on, nothing to start up; staffing requirements are minimal. Climbers adjust their rate of ascent with the twist of a knob. Climbing angle changes with the turn of a wheel.

Treadwall has a proven, 11-year track record. More than 1,000 machines are in place worldwide. Operation is reliable, maintenance is minimal and service is swift. If you can run, you can climb. Just hop on and go – you set the pace, Treadwall adjusts automatically, as you climb. It’s that simple.

What better way to get a full body  workout while showing off how rich you are by having a never-ending rock wall inside.

$10,975.00


Personal SubmarinePersonal Submarine

Have more money than you know what to do with? Fuck it all and get a submarine.

$2,000,000


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