Top 5 Gifts for Retro Gamers - Great Gift Ideas

List of Best Presents to Give Retro Nostolgic Old-school Gamer Fans

May 10, 2009 Bradley Kairis

Atari. Pac-man. Space Invaders. If any of these words strikes passion into the eyes of a loved one, then these five gifts would be great for Christmas and Birthdays.

Online geek shop www.thinkgeek.com offers a wide variety of geeky gifts, including gifts for gamers. Read below for the top 5 gifts for retro gamers. Atari fans, Pac-man fans, and Space Invaders fans should love these great gifts.

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Pac-Man Oven Mitt

While perhaps less comfortable than a regular oven mitt, the Pac-Man oven mitt's charm is something difficult to ignore. The mitt perfectly resembles the yellow, pill-chomping semi-circle, and even contains imprints of the original game's maze on the inside of the mouth.

On top of the charm, the Pac-Man oven mitt is food-safe and can withstand temperatures up to 450 degrees. Due to the design, it may be wise to keep a normal oven mitt when handling large pots, and only use the Pac-Man oven mitt for smaller pans and racks.

At $14.99, the Pac-Man oven mitt is a treasure any Pac-Man fan would adore, for a price that's affordable.

8-Bit Tie

Perhaps not the best thing to wear to a business professional interview, the "8-bit tie" makes for a perfect gift for any gamer working in a business casual, gaming-friendly environment.

Retro gamers love pixels, so what better gift to give than a pixelated tie? The hand-made, smooth as silk 8-bit tie costs $14.99. The only downside is having to wait for availability.

Space Invaders Wall Graphics

Together with Pac-Man and Pong, Space Invaders is one of the most widely recognized gaming icons, and is a true symbol for retro gaming. Even gamers without much appreciation for the game itself enjoy the pixelated aliens for what they embody.

The Space Invaders vinyl decal stickers make a perfect decoration for an old-school gaming or arcade room, a dorm room, a home office, or any other game-centric room. The package comes with one spaceship, numerous aliens, and multicolored missiles for $39.99.

Space Invaders Cutting Board

Together with the Pac-Man oven mit and Space Invaders wall decals, the Space Invaders cutting board could complete a retro-gaming themed kitchen.

Made with walnut and hard-maple, durability is assured. The cutting board is 15" by 10" and over an inch deep. At $129.99 the Space Invaders cutting board may be pricy, but it's the perfect gift for the retro gaming fan that has everything.

Space Invaders Ice Tray

Once again, a Space Invaders-themed gift for the retro gamer that has it all - a Space Invaders Ice Cube Tray!

Great for game parties, the Space Invaders ice tray creates ice-cube versions of the aliens from space invaders. As an added bonus, the tray survives temperatures from -48 degrees F to 446 degrees F, giving gamers the option to cook miniature space invaders treats.

At only $7.49, the Space Invaders ice tray makes for a perfect stocking-stuffer, or as a gift for a casual gaming buddy.

Great Gifts for Retro Gamers - Conclusion

This top 5 list featured five great gift ideas for retro gamers. Gamers can be difficult to shop for, so hopefully this list is beneficial to anyone with a friend/relative/loved one with a retro gaming obsession.

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