Gamercide's 2013 Holiday Gift Buying Guide - Retro Edition

[Siren]

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why! Gamercide's 2013 unique holiday gift ideas for the retro gamer(s) in your life is here!!!

Gifts for the Retro Gamer

The Retro Video Game Cartridge Pillow set features two cuddly soft retro inspired cartridge designed pillows that are sure to make nap time extra special for that retro gamer in your life. Each set costs $24.99 and is available at ThinkGeek.

Meet the Game Boy Zippo Lighter. This unique retro inspired Zippo lighter in laser engraved by the designer. "I engraved the front, right side, back, left side, and top of this Matte Black Zippo to resemble an actual Game Boy." The Game Boy Zippo Lighter is available on Etsy for $55.00.

Remember those days of racing to get to class early enough so that you could play the original Oregon Trail just and you ending up dying of dysentery? Relive that childhood retro PC gaming moment with the You Have Died of Dysentery Video Game Poster. It measures 13x19 and is available on Amazon for $2.99.

This 8-Bit LED Holiday Wreath is made of durable EVA foam and has blinking gold coins. Inspired by the magic of retro gaming, this 8-bit holiday wreath costs $19.99 and is available on ThinkGeek.

The Ultimate History of Video Games is a 624 page journey that covers it all including the video game that saved Nintendo from bankruptcy, a coin shortage caused by Space Invaders, and what caused Atari's brand to topple. This video game history filled book is available on Amazonfor $16.97 for paperback, $13.99 for Kindle, and $26.95 for the audio version.

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[PeeKnuckle]

I have that book and it is amazing. Nice set of picks!

[Siren]

I was thinking of getting that book for Jason for Christmas.  He would love it.

[Dateranoth]

The zippo is pretty awesome.