Ground control to Major Tom, commencing countdown to Christmas. We’ve assembled this gift guide to help you find the perfect present for a simulation game enthusiast in your life. Whether they like to take to the skies or hit the tarmac, Overclockers UK has got gifts galore to help you give their sim setup an upgrade this festive season.
We’ve split this guide into three to cover a game of popular genres; one third for flight sim enthusiasts playing the likes of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, another for speed maniacs tearing it up in games such as Forza Horizon 5, and the last for cosy life simmers living it up in the likes of Fae Farm.
Flight Sim Fanatics
Buying for an unashamed fan of the quintessential flight sim? We’ve got you covered, with an extensive range of flight sim controls that will make the perfect gift for all virtual pilots.
Thrustmaster T-16000M FCS HOTAS PC Gaming Joystick and Throttle
The joystick is the foundation of any flight simulation gaming setup. If you’re buying for someone who has just started to dip their toe into the genre, or is just long overdue an upgrade, then the Thrustmaster T-16000M FCS HOTAS Joystick and Throttle makes for a great gift. This plug-and-play hardware is intended for an ultra-simple and fast installation. Plus, with all functions pre-configured, they will be cleared for immediate take-off!
Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals
If you’re flying with some who has a little more experience, then they’ll need something worthy of a true simulation game enthusiast. Enter the Thrustmaster T.Flight Rudder Pedals. These add an extra layer of control for steering and braking, to ensure a smooth, accurate, and totally realistic flying experience.
Corsair VOID RGB Elite Wireless Premium Gaming Headset
What pilot doesn’t have their own headset? If the answer is yours, then time to fix that by getting them one for Christmas. With their stunning sound quality and comfortable memory foam earpads, the Corsair VOID ELITE Wireless Gaming Headset is sure to satisfy your simulation lover. Help them feel like they’re really in the pilot’s seat by picking this up as their present.
Refract Gaming Indigo
Is their gaming PC really up to playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and all their favourite flight sims? The Refract Gaming Indigo has been carefully designed so you can play this and many other games at their very best. Delivering the stunning 4K resolution a title like this deserves, the Indigo is part of our pre-built Refract range. That means you not only get free next-day delivery when ordering, but three years parts and labour warranty included as standard!
Take to the Skies
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Revving Racing Sim Lovers
Have you got a virtual gearhead on your hands? Whether they’re a fan of the Forza series or another popular driving sim, we’ve got some great gifts you can grab for them this Christmas.
MOZA Racing R5 Bundle
Put a true-to-life race car experience under the tree this year, with the MOZA Racing R5 Bundle. This sim racing kit has everything you need to get your heart pumping on the virtual track. The R5 Direct Drive Wheelbase, ES Steering wheel, and SR-P Lite Pedal Set work cohesively together to deliver smooth driving, with realistic feedback and premium build materials. This facilitates an experience so immersive, you may forget you’re driving at your desk!
Nitro Concepts E-Racer Sim Racing Cockpit
Nitro Concepts may be new to the Sim Racing scene, but their E-Racer sim rig makes for an excellent foundation. The premium build materials provide enhanced durability and stability, whilst the design has been optimised to ensure compatibility. Including with MOZA Racing hardware! The frame is compact with a small footprint but has incredible customisation, to ensure your set-up is ready for every road ahead.
Nitro Concepts R300 Bucket Seat
Why not burn rubber from a chair styled on the driver’s seat of a race car? The Nitro Concepts R300 Bucket Seat is built for the virtual road. With the Bucket Seat Slider and Holder accessory, this gaming chair integrates effortlessly with the E-Racer frame. Plus, it will provide long-lasting comfort from the starting line to the winner’s podium, thanks to the high-density foam padding and lightweight frame.
Race On
We have plenty of content about Forza Horizon 5 and other great racing sims.
Cosy Life Simmers
Whilst you may not need oodles of specialist hardware, you can still optimise the life simmer’s set up. We’ve got the perfect range of cosy hardware and peripherals that you can set aglow with RGB lighting, for the ultimate chill gaming session.
Gigabyte G5 Gaming Laptop
The Gigabyte G5 is perfect for those taking a step out of entry level gaming into the mainstream. Even on the go! Its Intel Core i5-13500H CPU and 16GB DDR5 RAM are perfect for keeping the farm or workshop running smoothly. Plus, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU will render Fae Farm and all the cosy classics in stunning quality on the 15.6” FHD 144Hz display.
Microsoft Official Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller
With many farming and life sims being available on console too, their gameplay can be optimised for controllers. (Besides, if it’s how you prefer to play, then you do you, boo.) The Microsoft Official Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controller offers ergonomic sculpting and refined geometry to keep your hands comfortable while you toil away on the farm. Better yet, it’s a wireless controller, so you can absolutely game from within a duvet nest – it is cosy gaming after all!
ASUS ROG Delta Gaming Headset
Really get into the cosy mode with the ASUS ROG Delta Gaming Headset. Featuring subtle RGB lighting on the ear cups and ASUS Essence drivers, you can fully immerse yourself in the chill soundtrack and relax. Plus, this headset connects via USB-C or USB 2.0 which facilitates extensive compatibility across consoles and provides class-leading performance.
Cosy Gaming Central
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Need More Inspiration?
Looking for more gift ideas from us? With sweet stocking fillers, marvellous mid-size gifts, and breathtaking big-ticket winners, we’ve got present ideas to help fulfil everyone’s Christmas wishlist. Read our Ultimate Gift Guide for more ideas!
Christmas Delivery Cut-Off Dates
To ensure you get your sim enthusiast gift in time, we’ve included all the important delivery dates you need below!
The Christmas delivery cut-off date for custom PCs is Sunday 1st December 2024. For pre-built PCs and peripherals, the cut-off is Friday 20th December 2024. These dates are subject to change, so please bookmark our delivery information blog. It has all the further details you need and will be updated should circumstances change.
Ready for All Simulations
Has this provided ample inspiration for gifting the sim enthusiast in your life? If you live and breathe simulation games, why not drop your dream gift below to keep the inspo going!
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Jacob Smith
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Jacob is a passionate gamer, plus a noted Pokemon and LEGO nutjob, who emerges only when doing the words here at Overclockers UK. Since starting at the tail end of 2021, Jacob has gone on to write dozens of blogs on everything from the latest games to whimsical Dickens-inspired poetry. Outside of creating content and being the one person in the office daring to champion Nintendo, he is often found fawning over his Pokemon card collection and his trio of lovely doggos.
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