10 Essential Gamer Gifts that Promote Fragging
Posted 11/20/2009 at 11:48am
| by Florence Ion
Calling all gamers! Whether you’re a die-hard Mac addict, have a separate Windows PC for all of your hardcore first person shooting, or prefer owning any or all of the three major consoles out on the market today, we’ve got something for the gamer on your list.

Razer Naga
The Razer Naga is a mouse made specifically for Massively Multiplayer Online Gaming and comes equipped with a variety of features to make raiding in your favorite MMO title less of a hassle. The multi-button thumb grid allows you to program it either as the number pad or the numbers at the top of the keyboard, making every command in the game available with just a thumb click. The Naga also comes with add-ons for World of Warcraft and Warhammer—both of which are readily available on the Mac platform.

3M MPro 120
The MPro 120 pocket projector from 3M uses an advanced liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) electronic imager and touts super enhanced image quality with full color. The long battery life and VGA output will ensure that this projector is fueled and ready to go right “out-of-the-box” so you can play your Wii anywhere there’s a blank wall.

RPG Table
They never said that table top gamers weren’t Mac users, right? The RPG Table 1.1 application for Mac OS X allows you to map out your own campaigns, create minis, chart the corridors that your characters will explore and keep track of the score for each round. You can even add notes to each object on your map and refer to it when you and your game partners come at a crossroads.

Last Night on Earth: The Zombie Game
Last night on Earth is a full featured board game will teach you and your friends how to master the skills of survival during a zombie horde takeover. This fast-paced game of, well, luck with throwing dice pits you and your friends against each other as you battle against the race for survival. Pit up to two teams of zombies against four other different characters, each complete with their own background profile and custom game piece. The game seats 2-6 players and takes up roughly 90 minutes of game night.

Microsoft's Xbox Game Controller
No other game company has been able to compete with Microsoft’s own timeless and universal Xbox game controller. This USB connected peripheral has vibration feedback, a flexible cord and is ergonomic. For Mac users who want to play a fast paced first person shooter on their new Mac Pro or iMac, download Carvware.

Steelseries 5L Mousepad
The Steelseries 5L mousepad is made out of plastic, though the surface feels as soft as cloth. It’s suitable for all sorts of mouse sensitivities, though it’s especially optimized for laser mice. Even if you’re not a gamer you’ll feel the difference with Apple’s standard Mighty Mouse.

Logitech G35
The Logitech G35 comes equipped with 7.1 surround sound, which will make even the easiest puzzle game sound extremely detailed, especially because it’s powered by Dolby. It also comes with three interchangeable headband cushions so that every head in your household enjoys the comfort of the G35’s surround sound. Additionally, there are also on-ear audio controls and three customizable “G-keys” for one-touch commands. And, if you’ve got a tendency to really get into character, the G35 also allows you to morph your voice into a Troll, Mutant, Alien, Giant, Cyborg or Space Squirrel—whatever that is.

Pop Cap's Mac Pack
With big releases like Peggle, Zuma and Plants vs. Zombies, it’s no wonder that Pop Cap has become a household name. Now, the popular casual gaming company has released its own “Mac Pack”, featuring the following titles: Bejeweled 2, Bookworm, Feeding Frenzy, Iggle Pop and Zuma. This MacPack costs about $50, so you get five games for 50% off.

Logitech Harmony 900
You probably never thought that an ergonomic universal remote actually existed. The Harmony 900 comes with a full-color touch screen with easy, one-touch access to any and all of your electronic entertainment, and RF wireless capability. So, why bother having a ton of remotes to deal with when you can just have one? The Harmony 900 will replace any and all remote controls, and for the gamer on your list, this is the perfect way for him to sync up all of his consoles.

Darth Vader Wii Sensor
For all that it does, the Wii sensor bar doesn’t get much love these days. Instead of leaving it on top of the television to collect dust, why not outfit it with Darth Vader’s lightsaber? LucasFilm has released an officially licensed Darth Vader Wii Sensor Bar holder figure that snuggly holds on to your Wii sensor bar without compromising performance.