Top 6 Gift Ideas for People Who Own a Xbox One in 2023

Shopping to buy someone a gift for their birthday or during the holidays can be quite stressful. Unless they give you a wish list of things that they want buying that perfect gift can feel like an impossible task.

However, if the person you are shopping for plays video games and you happen to know which gaming system they use this information might provide you with the opportunity to get them the perfect gift.

If the person you are shopping for has an Xbox One there are a multitude of gift options that are available to you. In an effort to help make your shopping easier we have created a list of our top gift ideas for Xbox One owners along with some information and links for each idea so that you can find the perfect one.

Here is Our Countdown of the Top 6 Gifts for Xbox One Owners:

#1 Games

The number four item on our countdown is obvious. Every person who plays video games is always on the lookout for the next great game they want to purchase, but unless they gave you a list to work off of knowing which game to buy might be difficult, which is why we didn’t put this idea at the top of our list.

If you know which game you want to buy you also need to decide if you want to purchase a physical copy or a digital copy of the game. Getting a physical copy means that you are buying the actual video game disc that must be inserted into the Xbox One console in order to play the game. If you purchase a digital copy of the game you will get a code that allows a person to download a digital copy of the game onto their console. Both digital and physical copies of video games allow the player to experience the game in the same way but both physical and digital copies have their own unique pros and cons. Most gamers have a preference for physical or digital copies, but in situations where isn’t a clear preference, you might be interested in reading our article titled, Physical Video Game Copies vs. Digital Copies – Which is Better?

If you are looking for ideas about which video game title you want to buy click here to see the top Xbox One games for 2023.

#2 Xbox Game Pass Membership

Next, we have Xbox Game Pass Membership, which is a great gift for people who like to play and try out different games. Members get unlimited access to download and play over 100 high-quality games without the need for owning the game or having a game disc.

There is no limit on the number of games Xbox Game Pass members can download. As long as a game remains in the catalog you can download, install, and play it. You can see the games that are currently available through Xbox Game Pass here.

Bonuses that come with a membership include a 20% discount on the purchase of any games that are currently in the Game Pass catalog. There is also a 10% discount on any related add-on content for those games.

There are currently 3 types or versions of Xbox Game Pass. Let’s see what is included with all three options :

Xbox Game Pass for Consoles

Allows you to get the benefits of Xbox Game Pass on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles.

• Access to over 100 high-quality PC games
• New games are added all the time
• Xbox Game Studio titles the same day as they are released
• Member discounts and deals

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate

• Access to over 100 high-quality games for console, PC, and Android mobile devices
• New games are added all the time
• Xbox Game Studio titles the same day as they are released
• Exclusive member discounts and deals
• Free Perks including in-game content and partner offers
• Play games on your Android mobile phone and tablet from the cloud (Beta)

ALSO INCLUDES:

• Xbox Live Gold
  • Xbox Live Gold includes Deals with Gold, Games with Gold, and console multiplayer
• A library of top Electronic Arts titles, exclusive rewards, and member-only content

Xbox Game Pass for PCs

It is for use on Windows 10 PCs and can be subscribed to separately. It is also included as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which includes the console, PC, and an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

• Access to over 100 high-quality console games
• New games are added all the time
• Xbox Game Studio titles the same day as they are released
• Member discounts and deals

Before buying an Xbox Game Pass Membership you should make sure that it is available in your country. Game Pass is available in many countries including the US, Canada, and the UK. You can check to see if it is available where you live here.

In the end, the Xbox Game Pass Membership is a great gift, but it might be even more attractive for those people who own the Xbox Series S because it doesn’t have an optical drive. Plus, it is a great way to expand the number of games you can play and have access to without having a bunch of game discs cluttering up your house.

#3 Accessories

The number 3 item on our countdown is a great idea – especially for people who recently purchased or received their Xbox One.

If you just got your Xbox you probably are already thinking about all of the accessories you want to get. Yes, you get everything you need to start playing your Xbox when you purchased your console, but there are many things available to customize your console or make your gaming experience better.

Most accessories will fall into one of the following categories (click on the links to see the available options):

• Controllers
• Headsets
• Charger for Controllers
• Cooling Stands and Mounts, Brackets & Stands
• Thumb Grips
• Carrying Cases and Game Storage
• Faceplates, Protectors & Skins

You can click here if you want to learn more about the different types of accessories available for the Xbox One along with things you should consider when buying each one.

#4 Xbox Gift Card

It is a sad thing to give or receive a gift that never gets used. The great part about Xbox Gift Cards is that it is a gift that everyone with an Xbox One console will be able to make use of and that is why it is the number 2 item on our countdown.

You can use Xbox Gift Cards to purchase and download new Xbox games, apps, movies, TV shows, devices, and more. Plus, there aren’t any fees or expiration dates to worry about.

You can buy gift cards that will give you a digital code. You can also get an actual physical gift card. They both should work equally well.

Here is a video that shows how easy it is to redeem your Xbox Gift Card:

No matter what denomination you are looking to give you can find gift cards ranging between $10 and $100 dollars. You can purchase Xbox Gift Cards from Amazon by clicking here.

Please note: One thing you cannot buy with an Xbox Gift Card is an Xbox Live Gold Membership.

That brings us to our #1 idea in our countdown…

#5 Xbox Live Gold Membership

The Xbox Live Gold Membership is the number 1 item on our countdown because it is probably the one thing that most gamers who own an Xbox would have the hardest time living without.

The Xbox Live Gold Membership is a subscription service the gives members several different benefits. The main benefit is that it allows people to play multiplayer games online with their friends. However, if your friends are not online you can still play online with random people. In other words, you aren’t just limited to playing with your friends. The second thing the Xbox Live Gold Membership gives people each month is access to free games that you can download and play. The third thing members get is exclusive deals and discounts up to 50-75% on games in the Xbox Store.

While the free games and the discounts in the Xbox Store are great let’s be clear that the #1 reason the vast majority of people buy an Xbox Live Gold Membership is for online gaming. It should also be noted that some games can ONLY be played online and are useless with an Xbox Live Gold Membership. In addition, if you want to take advantage of the multiplayer features of some games (specifically playing with friends online) an Xbox Live Gold Membership will be required.

Here is a video showing how easy it is to redeem your Xbox Live Gold Membership:

Xbox Live Gold Memberships are available in different time durations. Not surprisingly memberships with longer durations offer the best value. Click on the links below to see the current prices:

• 3 Month
• 6 Month
• 12 Month

When considering buying an Xbox Live Gold Membership as a gift you might worry that the person you are shopping for already has a membership. Well, if the person you are buying it for has had their Xbox for any significant amount of time they probably do have a membership already, but don’t let that keep you from buying a membership. If you buy an Xbox Live Gold Membership For someone who is already a member they can simply hold on to the membership and add it to their account when the current one expires. The fact of the matter is that most people who have memberships will continue to buy them year after year. So the gift of a membership is sure to be used eventually.

Please note: As of the time when this was written you can’t use an Xbox Gift Card to purchase an Xbox Live Gold Membership.

#6 Racing Wheel

A racing wheel, like the Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel shown above, is a great gift for someone who loves driving and racing games because it gives them the opportunity to feel like they are really driving. It also allows them to have more control over the game and makes the experience more realistic. Racing wheels are also great gifts for people who are competitive and want to be able to race against their friends.

If you want to browse through more racing wheels that are compatible with the Xbox One console click here.

Conclusion

Hopefully, our countdown helped you pick out the perfect gift for the Xbox owner in your life. However, if you don’t know which game they want the most or which accessory they might need, remember that you can’t go wrong with either an Xbox Gift Card or Xbox Live Gold Memberships – with both options being something that you can be certain will be used.

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Last update on 2023-05-28 at 18:54 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API