You likely already know this if you keep track of our running list of Steam sale dates, but just in case you don't—or perhaps you've just forgotten amidst all the Black Friday hubbub—the 2023 Steam Autumn Sale is live now, and runs until 10 am PT/1 pm ET on November 28.
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Even though smartphones are the main computers in most of our lives, there’s no beating a proper PC when it comes to productivity, gaming, and content creation. Fortunately, if someone in your life is the type to sit at a desktop or laptop for hours on end, we’ve collected some great recommendations for fun, helpful gifts you can get that person this holiday season.
Our gift ideas range from a sleek monitor light that can help with eye strain ($69.99) to arguably the best PC game of the year ($59.99), one that offers hundreds of hours of immersive roleplaying. We’ve even got some excellent accouterments to level up your desk setup in both the functionality and aesthetics departments, like the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse ($159.99) and a jumbo-size desk pad ($84.50).
So take a gander and let us help you find a great gift for that picky nerd in your life.
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Gifting someone cable management tools may feel a bit like you’re assigning them homework, but they’ll appreciate it when all their messy cables are tidily routed out of sight thanks to this handy assortment of ties, clips, and sleeves. Well, at least they will once they’ve spent a few hours untangling the rats nest behind their desk.
Price: $14.99
Giving someone a few months of PC Game Pass grants them access to more than 100 quality titles, including the latest Forza Motorsport, Starfield, and some of the biggest games of the year. There are also surprise hits like Lies of P and indie works of art like Cocoon, making it quite the curated collection of games.
Price: $24.29+
Elgato’s Stream Deck MK. 2 is a treat for PC power users who appreciate a good button, as the macro controller lets you perform all kinds of one-button tasks. Want a physical mute button for Zoom calls? How about one to kick-start your favorite Spotify playlist? The 15-key MK. 2 can do it all — and that’s before you get into all the built-in features for livestreaming.
Price: $149.99
The SteelSeries Arena 7 is a 2.1-channel speaker setup with rumbly bass, handy extras like Bluetooth compatibility, and RGB lights that sync with what’s on-screen. It’s a nice set for any gamer who wants to crank their favorite game or tunes, especially since it offers dead-simple setup via USB and compatibility with the PlayStation 5.
Price: $299.99
Herman Miller’s Sayl is an ergonomic office chair that’s comfy, supportive, and looks particularly stylish without taking up too much space. Its back offers ample support and ventilation to keep you cooler during the warmer months, and the arms and seat are adjustable enough that your giftee should have no trouble finding the right fit for their body.
Price: $588+
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