2021 budget gift guide: Video games, hardware, toys, and more – Polygon

The holidays are right around the corner. That means it’s time to start thinking about the best gifts for 2021. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend ton to get something amazing for your friends, family, or coworkers. Whether you’re looking to buy gifts for someone who loves video games, entertainment, or hobbies, we have you covered.

Polygon’s budget gift guide will show you some of the best gifts you can buy without breaking the bank. We’ll cover some of our favorite recommendations from helpful decor, essential pieces of hardware, hobby kits, tabletop games, and video games.

This budget gift guide pulls from some of our favorite deals of 2021. Use our guide below to sort through some of the best gift ideas for 2021 if you’re on a budget. Our recommendations are sorted by category and overall price so you can make sure you find the right gift.

What are you looking for?

Video Games

Hardware

Decor

Tabletop Games

Hobby

Movies & TV

How much do you want to spend?

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Genki Shadowcast, $49.99

The Shadowcast is an affordable capture card that will also let you turn your laptop’s screen into a monitor for your consoles.

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HDMI capture card, $17.35

Hooking up a fancy camera to your computer for streaming or video calls doesn’t have to be pricey. This inexpensive alternative does the same job as its pricier counterparts.

Amazon

MyBuild Mecha Frame, $19.99

MyBuild’s Mecha Frames are great if you want to get into brick building or making mechs. Buy a few of these, and then mix and match the parts.

Amazon

Source: https://www.polygon.com/22776408/2021-holiday-gift-guide-budget