Gamers are a dedicated group of individuals in two senses. First, they’re dedicated to the task at hand, grinding their way through their favourite games – the harder, the better. Second, they’re dedicated to their tribe – they'll stand by their console, genre and top games come what may. And why wouldn’t they? They invest so much time in gaming that it becomes more than a pastime, it becomes part of their very identity.
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This investment is reflected in a desire to showcase their love for gaming wherever possible. If you’re looking for a unique way to gift the gamer in your life, then why not pick up a gaming themed desk lamp? Not only are these little homages to gaming functional but they can be placed on a sideboard, desk of TV unit and really inject some personality into a gamer’s set up.
We’ve scoured the internet to find the best gaming lamps which’ll be a great and welcome addition to any gamer’s den.
If you’re looking to gift a gamer a new… well, game, why not treat them to one of the best party games or open-world epics?
The best gaming lights:
Best overall
Kyle Purves, What's The BestNo gaming setup is complete without RGB lighting, so be sure to consider these STEALTH Tower Lights. They come as a pair, with one main tower having control buttons at its base. You get a very impressive number of modes, speeds, and even brightness settings from them. The only catch is that the cables are quite long and tend to create clutter.
One of our tech writers, Kyle Purves, has tested the STEALTH LED Tower Lights and had this to say – "With a variety of fun and colourful RGB effects, the STEALTH feels at home in any gaming setup. The cables do add a bit of clutter, but I think it's a worthwhile tradeoff to get a pair of tower lights with so many modes."
Pros
- Plenty of settings and modes
- Potential to be very bright
- Unique sound-activated effects
Cons
- Cables can get messy
| Type | LED |
| Modes | 4 speed modes, 4 brightness modes, 5 animated light effects, 7 static colours |
| Tilt/Swivel | N/A |
| Dimensions | 152 x 112 x 45 mm |
| Weight | 0.760kg |
These four buttons might be even more recognisable than the actual PlayStation logo. There's a music reactive setting which'll have the lamp phasing to the beat – an excellent companion when loading up a classic rave-racer like Wipeout: Omega Collection.
The retro-styled 8-bit light is guaranteed to be the only time a gamer will be happy reading these words. The word "over" phases between blue, yellow, purple and green, and will react to music.
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Xbox Lamp
Any fan of Microsoft's brilliant Xbox console will be proud to add this into the battle station. This officially licensed lamp is powered by either USB or batteries and can even be mounted onto a wall.
Level up a Nintendo fan's gaming station with this officially licensed mushroom lamp. Not happy with just delivering an iconic design, the lamp will even make the famous Mario level-up sound effect as it's switched on.
Pac-Man is a legend of gaming history. Why not help a gamer represent some gaming heritage with this homage to their arcade forefathers? It'll even play the iconic Pac-Man sound effect.
Why not complete the Pac-Man vibe with one of the equally iconic maze ghosts? This little fellow can phase between 16 colours and will react to music if you unleash it's 'party mode'.
Ogha-boogha! Any true Crash Bandicoot fan will know how great this mask is. Aku Aku has been with us since the early 90s - yet another lamp celebrating a popular figure in gaming history!