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Devindra Hardawar,Jeff Dunn @ Engadget · 06/04/2025 08:00 EDT

The best gaming gifts for dads this Father's Day

Father’s Day should be a time for dad to kick back and enjoy himself, and there are few better ways to take it easy than playing a quality game. If you’re looking to treat a dad who spends much of their free time exploring other worlds, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gaming-related gifts, from controllers and handheld consoles to board games and coffee table books.
































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