Hypebeast’s 2024 Gift Guide: Tech, Toys and Gaming

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As a tech enthusiast with over two decades of experience under my belt, I must say that this year has been nothing short of a treasure trove for gaming aficionados like myself! The array of innovative and high-performing gadgets we’ve seen hit the market is truly astounding.

Quick question before we get into it: how is it already December?

If, just like you, you find yourself wondering where the year went, with holiday shopping still incomplete, and seeking fresh gift ideas, then this week’s TopMob Gift Guide is here to help!

If the fortunate recipient happens to be a tech enthusiast, toy lover, or gamer, then 2024 has proven to be an exceptional year for them.

Sony commemorated 30 years of PlayStation with a restricted 30th Anniversary Collection, selling out prior to our ability to subscribe to PlayStation Plus. In contrast, Apple entered the mixed reality market with the $3,500 USD Apple Vision Pro headset. Dyson focused on expanding their headphone lineup, while tech’s innovative startup, Nothing, maintained its unique approach by launching a series of products, such as a glow-in-the-dark phone. Highground kept keyboards trendy by releasing stylish models and collaborating with brands like Brain Dead and Hideo Kojima. Lastly, Samsung presented the Galaxy Ring at NYFW and took center stage.

This year offers a wealth of choices, and to help spark your imagination, TopMob has carefully curated a list of gift suggestions for you. Take a look at the options below.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 “Black”

You can purchase the Apple Watch Ultra 2 in black directly from Apple’s official website for £799 GBP or $799 USD. This stylish smartwatch is exclusively available at Apple’s online store.

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Apple has introduced a new, highly anticipated “Black” edition of its titanium, sports-oriented Apple Watch Ultra 2. This color was frequently requested by fans and joins the initial “Natural” version launched last year. The watch boasts an exceptionally clear OLED display that can reach 3,000 nits at maximum brightness and is almost impervious to scratches due to its sapphire glass screen. It’s equipped with a multitude of sensors to aid in a variety of sports and daily activities, such as a constant altimeter, temperature sensors for surroundings and water, a depth meter, and both electrical and optical heart rate monitors. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is also notable for its large battery life, which can last for multiple days without recharging – up to 36 hours of typical usage, as stated by Apple. The latest watchOS 11 offers a range of unique features that differentiate the Apple Watch Ultra 2 from many other smartwatches available today.

Asus ROG Ally X

Check out the Asus ROG Ally X, now available for purchase at the Asus store. The price is £799 GBP / $799 USD.

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As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve always yearned for a portable powerhouse that would make my wildest dreams come true – enter the Asus ROG Ally X! This isn’t just any console; it’s a compact, ergonomic powerhouse that combines the might of a full-fledged gaming PC into a handheld device. It boasts a Full HD display and controller, all snugly packed within a single form factor. It runs on Windows 11, allowing it to run blockbuster “triple A” games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

LEGO “Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams”

Explore and purchase the “Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams” creation, exclusively available at LEGO® store. The price for this unique set is £94 GBP / $109 USD. [Shop here](https://www.lego.com/product/over-the-moon-with-pharrell-williams-10391)

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The LEGO “Over the Moon” collection designed by Pharrell boasts a remarkable 51 minifigure faces, making it the set with the highest number of faces ever produced by LEGO. More than 30 of these were uniquely created for this set, and in collaboration with Pharrell, LEGO developed a new color to better represent Pharrell Williams’ complexion within their manufacturing process. The “Over the Moon” creation is comprised of 966 pieces that can be assembled into a sleek black and gold spacecraft, complete with a vividly colored jet trail that slightly angles when displayed. Space enthusiasts like Pharrell will find this set captivating, making it an ideal gift for brick-building aficionados or fans of Pharrell himself.

Meta Quest 3S

Experience the latest Meta Quest 3S Virtual Reality Headset, available for purchase directly from Meta for £289 GBP / $299 USD, at their official online store. [Click here to shop now](https://www.meta.com/quest/quest-3s)

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The Meta Quest 3S is the latest mixed-reality headset from the tech giant and shares many of the features found its flagship headset, the Meta Quest 3, released last year. These include having the very same chipset and RAM configuration, giving it a performance on par with its more expensive sibling that allows it to play all of the same games. It uses a high-definition fresnel lens with a display that provides 1832 x 1920 pixels per eye, and features a 4,324 mAH battery that gives you about two-and-a-half hours of run time on average. The Meta Quest 3S the perfect introduction to the worlds of virtual and augmented reality and its relatively low cost (compared to, say, Apple’s $3.5K USD headset) means its it won’t break the bank, either. It’s available in two storage options (128 GB and 256 GB).

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro

Experience the next level gaming with the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro, now available for purchase at Sony’s official store for £699 GBP or $699 USD. Click here to shop now: [Sony Store Link]

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The high-performance Sony PlayStation 5 Pro made its debut last month, following its unveiling in September after months of speculation. Although its exterior design remains largely unchanged, it boasts enhanced internal capabilities such as a faster Wi-Fi 6 module, a 2TB SSD for doubled onboard storage, a more potent CPU, and a GPU that offers a 67% improvement in graphical performance. This upgrade includes advanced ray-tracing technology for realistic lighting and shadow effects never before seen on PlayStation consoles. Additionally, it introduces Sony’s latest “PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution” (PSSR) upscaling tech, enhancing the graphics of existing games while allowing new ones to be played with improved visuals compared to the standard PS5.

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Experience immersive gaming with the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, available at the SteelSeries store for £159 GBP / $159 USD. Click here to shop now!

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SteelSeries is renowned for its top-tier gaming accessories, with a particular focus on headphones. Their latest addition to the popular Arctis line is the Arctis GameBuds, touted as providing “an exceptional HiFi listening experience for console gaming.” The GameBuds are offered in three varieties: an Xbox-licensed model in black, plus two PlayStation-centric models available in either black or white. Notably, these versions are also compatible with PC and Switch.

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2024-12-05 20:26