Well even though the holidays are breathing down our neck as we speak, it doesn’t mean the shopping season is over yet - that usually doesn’t end until Midnight on Christmas Eve. While the consoles may take most of the spotlight here at CS, many-a-time it doesn’t mean we forget their close cousin the PC, who has offered many wonderful products this year for the PC gamer. So we here at Club Skill offer you a list of some of the hottest items to get for the PC gamer in your family:
World of Warcraft: $49.99(US)*/ £24.99(UK)*
What better way to say "Happy Holidays" then by taking away any form of a social life for your loved ones. World of Warcraft is currently the most successful Massively Multiplayer Online RPG on the market and for good reasons as well. With a vast list of different creatures, skills, and professions to choose from on top of the literally massive world of Azeroth that Blizzard has created you will soon understand why over 4 million players worldwide are addicted to this game.
*(Monthly Fee applies after purchase of game)
ZBoard: The Ultimate Gaming Keyboard: $49.99(US)/ £39.99(UK)
Got a PC player in the family that likes to dabble in a bunch of different genres? Well then the ZBoard is the thing to get for them as it is made for all PC players in mind. Acting as a standard PC keyboard while including an entire control panel on the left hand side that acts like a universal remote for all types of PC games, your little gamer will have no problem playing any sort of game with this ultimate keyboard.
Black & White 2: $49.99(US)/ £34.99 & £39.99*collectors edition*(UK)
While the game may not be asended as the original Black & White, it offers a lot more variety and fun gameplay than the original. Giving you the chance to play God and choosing to be either good or evil is fun and all, but sending out your cow-like Avatar to take down an invading army of Aztecs is where the cool factors, as well as the laughs, begin to take place.
Logitech LX7 Blue Mouse: $34.98(US)/ £19.74(UK)
Every PC gamer needs a mouse to play their games, but not just an ordinary mouse, they need one capable of accomplishing many tasks with great ease. Luckily for these gamers, Logitech has proven again why they are the best at what they do with the LX7 Blue mouse. A wireless mouse that not only is durable and good on battery life but easy to use and always handy during those intense gunfights.
Quake 4: $49.99(US)/ £44.99(UK)
One of the most successful shooter franchises on the PC gets one heck of a visual facelift with the latest chapter in the series, Quake 4. The fourth outing offers the same fun and crazy gameplay we have all come to love in the series, combined with the amazing visuals of the Doom 3 engine and some of the most gruesome cutscenes to be seen in any game (stroggification anyone?). Multiplayer is another great feature as well, that helps make Quake 4 a must-own title for any PC gamer.
Logitech Z-680: $302.92(US)/ £170.99(UK)
Any true PC gamer will tell you that with great visuals must come great sound, and you will be hard pressed to find anything better than the Z-680. A surround sound speaker system with five mini speakers and one Sub that means business, the Z-680 is the perfect sound system for any gamer. Supporting the latest in Dolby digital and even an included wireless remote for convenience, the Z-680 is delivers the best in sound quality for PC gaming.
Call of Duty 2: $49.99(US)/ £32.99(UK)
One of the best World War II shooters just got a lot better with the impressive sequel, Call of Duty 2. With better gameplay mechanics, more challenging missions and fantastic visuals you will find this to be a great gift for any shooter fan of the PC gaming world.
Samsung 913V 19” LCD Monitor: $279.99(US)/ £158.04(UK)
Now while the price may scare many people away from considering this product, one thing that should be known is that you will have a hard time finding anything as amazing as this within the price range. The 913V displays all your PC gaming activities in bright and beautiful colors with no dead pixels what so ever. The 913V is the perfect monitor to help create that ultimate PC that all PC gamers dream about.
F.E.A.R: $49.99(US)/ £19.99(UK)
The ultimate PC shooter game of the year - no other game on the market will keep you on the edge of your seat like this game. With its amazing gameplay, breathtaking visuals and sound, as well as its amazing emphasis on scaring you stiff, there is no better game on the market than F.E.A.R. So if you are willing to give that PC gamer in your family a few scares, then F.E.A.R is the perfect gift.
ATI Radeon X1800XL: $399.99(US)/ £225.77(UK)
While this may be another product that has a price that scares the weak hearted, anyone who knows anything about PC gaming will tell you that this is the graphics card to die for. Capable of presenting almost every new release in their full quality, the X1800 is the perfect tool in assisting the PC gamer in reaching gaming nirvana. If you're willing to cough up the the cash needed to purchase this amazing card you will find one happy gamer when he/she it on Christmas Day.
So there you have it, some of the best equipment and games for the PC gamer in your family. We hope this comes in handy, and to all - a Merry Christmas and a Happy Headshot!