Best Xbox Gifts For 2022: Games, Accessories, And Cool Merch

With the holidays around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts for loved ones and friends. If you're shopping for someone who is an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One owner, there are plenty of excellent potential gifts to buy them. From brand-new game releases and awesome accessories to clothing and other merch, we're sure that you'll be able to find a product that would make the family and friends on your list happy this holiday. But to help you out, we've rounded up a few dozen potential gift ideas.

Here are the best Xbox gifts for Holiday 2022. For more gift recommendations, make sure to take a look at our gift guides for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation fans, too.

The latest installment in the annual Call of Duty series, Modern Warfare II combines groundbreaking visuals with tight action to create a cinematic adventure.

The rebirth of a tactical-RPG legend, Tactics Ogre Reborn is classic strategy game that with a fresh coat of paint and quality-of-life improvements.

Releases November 11

Sonic's got a need for speed and an entire island to race across in this new game from Sega! An ambitious new chapter for the blue blur, expect action and puzzles a'plenty in this new game starring the gaming icon.

Releases November 8

One of the best games of the PSP era gets a new lease on life, so if you've been looking to return to Midgar, you can do so in this timeless prequel to the original Final Fantasy VII.

Releases December 13

For fans of strategy and card games, Marvel's Midnight Suns combines both worlds into a colorful romp through the seedy supernatural underbelly of the Marvel universe.

Releases December 2

Hit the streets in style this year, as the latest Need for Speed game combines slick rides with more customization and personal flair than ever before.

Releases December 2

Buck the wholesome trend of the holiday season, and grab this descent into space horror instead. It looks to be vicious and terrifying and comes from the lead mind behind the classic cosmic-horror game Dead Space.

Releases December 2

From the mind of Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland, High On Life casts you as humanity's last hope to stop an alien cartel that wants to turn our species into drugs.

Releases December 13

The biggest game of 2022, From Software's Elden Ring is a grim and elegant fantasy adventure that'll consume dozens of hours of your life with its detailed world, fascinating lore, and edge-of-your-seat encounters.

You can never have too much Star Wars or Lego, and this game expertly combines both of those franchises into a blockbuster celebration of the Skywalker Saga. It features a staggering number of playable characters, revamped combat, and campaigns for all nine mainline films.

Embark on a heartbreaking journey into a brutal world and discover the cost of saving lives in this follow-up to the critically acclaimed A Plague Tale: Innocence.

A grand JRPG with a gigantic world to explore, Star Ocean: The Divine Force will give you the space to play as you please while throwing you into large-scale battles.

For a classic nod to the past, look no further than this hoodie which has the original Xbox logo printed on it and comes with front pockets to keep your hands toasty.

For a more contemporary appearance, you can grab this gray (or black) hoodie which features a more vivid print on the front celebrating Xbox buttons.

When you want to enjoy fresh air without forgetting about your gaming roots, you can wear this stylish windbreaker that's loaded with Xbox branding.

Similar to the Xbox heritage hoodie, this T-Shirt is a simple but striking celebration of the console's original logo.

When the world needs to know your console of choice, you can quench your thirst with this stylish water bottle that changes color.

Celebrate one of the best video games of 2021 with this striking sweatshirt that features the quirky cast of Psychonauts 2 on the front.

Need a safe and secure backpack to keep your laptop in while you're traveling? This TSA-friendly bag will do the trick, as you can easily fit a 13-inch laptop and several other accessories inside of it.

Don't neglect your head this winter, and keep your brain toasty with this quirky bit of Xbox-branded headgear.

Achievement unlocked: You just made your head several times more fashionable with this lovely cap.

One of the best subscription deals in gaming, you can't go wrong with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription as a gift. It's a great stocking-stuffer, and with a membership providing access to a ton of games on console and PC, it's the gift that keeps on giving.

A spare video game controller will never be unwanted, and with this deal throwing in a free copy of Ubisoft's Watch Dogs: Legion, you'll be giving two gifts for the low price of just one.

Alternatively, you can buy this premium Xbox controller that recently released. The Elite Series 2 Core controller offers the same great build as the regular Elite Series 2, but it's available at a more affordable price. Though it doesn't come with extra components such as back paddles or different thumbsticks, it still has trigger locks, a premium grip, and superb weighting. Once you try the Elite Series 2, you'll likely never go back to the standard Xbox controller. This controller also comes with a free download code for Watch Dogs: Legion. And the add-on components are available to purchase separately.

Speaking of the add-on components, the Elite Series 2 Component Pack comes with a charging dock, carrying case, four back paddles, four sticks, and an extra D-pad--all for just $60.

Alternatively, if the back paddles are all you/they want, you can pick up a set of four paddles from premium accessory manufacturer Scuf.

While the Xbox controller has excellent battery life with a pair of AA batteries, rechargeable batteries and a handy charging station are very useful. Check out the two budget-friendly options we recommend below.

Part docking station for your Xbox controllers, part art installation, this 8BitDo dock looks great and gets the job done. It's more expensive than the other two charging docks, but it does look better and 8BitDo products are always awesome.

8BitDo also makes great controllers, and with this licensed peripheral from the company, you get a device that's highly customizable and can work on other platforms as well. It's budget friendly and includes pro-style features.

For those who prefer the layout of PlayStation controllers, you can opt for this great 8BitDo Xbox controller instead. It's particularly nice for those who play a lot of side-scrollers or fighting games.

A lot of Xbox owners use their console for more than just games. With support for all of the popular streaming services, it's not a bad idea to own a traditional media remote, rather than using the standard Xbox controller. 8BitDo makes a lovely remote that's available in both compact (shown above) and full-length sizes.

With cloud gaming bigger than ever, you can easily turn your iPhone into a Switch-like mobile gaming device and skip the need for touch controls with this cradle. Keep in mind that cloud gaming is only available for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, so this is a good gift to pair with the aforementioned subscription.

A solid third-party controller for Xbox and PC, the Turtle Beach Recon combines sturdy design with extra options to enhance your audio experience.

Razer's smartphone controllers for Android and Apple (make sure to buy the right one) serve the same purpose as the Backbone One. The Kishi is compact, feels great, and definitely elevates mobile gaming, including via Xbox cloud streaming. Razer released a new version of the Kishi this year, but the original is still a great pick and is budget-friendly.

Officially licensed and officially bright, add some Xbox flavor to your gaming den with this USB-powered Xbox light.

For Sonic fans, this controller cradle could make for a great gift. It's compatible with Xbox controllers as well as other ones from PlayStation and Nintendo.

Why buy one Halo gift for the gamer in your life, when you can grab several? This quality gift set from Culture Fly includes official Halo merchandise, such as a Master Chief mug, UNSC baseball cap, energy sword vinyl decal, Master Chief pins, Master Chief print , phone strap, and comfy socks.

An official Xbox headset is a great gift option, especially when this audio equipment provides quality sound in a wireless format.

SteelSeries is a very reputable name in the headset scene, and even though this is a wired device, it's capable of piping in some great sound without breaking your budget. The Nova 1P is arguably the best budget-friendly gaming headset around thanks to its comfortable fit and solid audio for the price. Plus, it works on every gaming platform.

An Xbox shirt with the modern logo, this is an understated but cool gift idea that would be a safe pick for the Xbox fan in your life.

In terms of practicality, the hoodie version of the same design probably makes more sense during the holiday season.

Nothing says class like a desktop lamp modeled after one of the signature weapons of the Covenant, quite like this piece of decor.

Grab an extra edge in your gaming with these excellent performance thumbsticks from KontrolFreek. You can easily snap them onto the sticks on the Xbox controller to add tactile grips and (hopefully) elevate your game in the process.