Free gift finder · 56 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Christmas gifts for your brother: 56 ideas
A brother is usually happy with something he will use: gaming gear, sound, something for the commute or a game to play on Boxing Day. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works, without anything that needs a long explanation.
Under £20
#2 · £10
Flip 7 card game
Short rounds that are easy to learn; good for parties, sleepovers and the office do.
#3 · £12
The Traitors card game
Quick rounds based on a hit TV show; handy for the dead days between Christmas and New Year.
#4 · £14
Golf-ball ice mould
Ice cubes shaped like golf balls, for a golfer's drink.
#6 · £17.99
Switch 2 carrying case and screen protector
Protects a Switch 2 in a bag.
#7 · £18
Whisky glasses, pair
Makes the after-dinner dram feel like an occasion; check that the person drinks whisky.
#9 · £19.99
Power bank (10,000 mAh)
Saves the day when the phone dies on a long train journey, at the match or on a night out.
#10 · £19.99
Wireless charging pad
Works with phones that support it, and tidies the bedside table.
£20 to £50
#12 · £21.99
The Traitors board game
Fun for two or a group; good for a games night or a family night in.
#16 · £24.99 · ages 7+
Minecraft (Switch 2 Edition)
A building game many people already know; check which console they own.
#17 · £25
Reversible leather belt
Black on one side, brown on the other: one belt for work shoes and boots alike.
#18 · £25
Head torch
Hands-free light for the garage, loft, shed, camping and dark winter walks.
#19 · £28
Flip-top insulated travel mug
Keeps tea or coffee hot through a cold dog walk or the drive to work.
#20 · £29
Bluetooth item tracker
Helps find keys or a wallet; ideal for anyone who is always losing them.
#21 · £29.99
Wireless on-ear headphones
Affordable and wireless, for school and the bus.
#22 · £31.99
Nintendo Switch Sports (Switch)
A sports game that suits a living-room group.
#23 · £35
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)
A platform game for the original Switch.
#24 · £35
Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)
A platform game for the original Switch.
#25 · £36
BBQ multi-tool
Tongs, spatula and bottle opener in one gadget for the barbecue enthusiast.
#26 · £36.99
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)
A relaxed life-sim game to play in short sessions.
#27 · £37.99
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
A racing game for the original Switch that suits mixed ages.
#28 · £39
Magnetic wireless charger
Neat for the bedside; works with compatible phones.
#29 · £39.99
Small waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Pocket-sized music for the kitchen, shed or a wet weekend walk; the waterproofing means rain will not ruin it.
#30 · £39.99
Wireless earbuds
Good for the commute and the gym, and the kind of tech plenty of people never buy for themselves.
#31 · £39.99
Xbox wireless controller
A spare pad for two-player games on an Xbox.
#32 · £39.99
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Switch)
A life-sim game to play in short bursts.
#33 · £40
Craft beer gift box
A mixed box of beers to work through over the holidays; check that he drinks.
#34 · £42.99
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch 2 Edition)
A Pokémon game for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#35 · £44.99
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)
A fighting game for several players on the original Switch.
#36 · £45
Leather bifold wallet
An everyday item that rarely gets replaced, so a decent one is used for years.
#37 · £49
Noise-cancelling wireless earbuds
Good value for music and calls, with noise cancelling at a sensible price.
#38 · £49.99
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)
An action game for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#39 · £49.99
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition)
A well-known adventure game; check which console they own.
£50 and over
For a bigger budget.
#41 · £59
Merino wool crew-neck jumper, black
A smart-casual jumper that outlasts most fast-fashion knitwear.
#42 · £59.99
PS5 wireless controller
A spare or upgraded pad for a PlayStation 5.
#43 · £59.99
Clip-on Bluetooth speaker
Clips onto a bag and is waterproof, so it goes everywhere.
#44 · £59.99
Mario Kart World (Switch 2)
A racing game for a Switch 2 that works for groups; check which console they own.
#45 · £62.95
Switch 2 Pro Controller
A controller for a Switch 2; check which console they own.
#46 · £65
Personalised brass sundial compass
An engraved compass for walkers and explorers.
#47 · £68
Fitness tracker
Steps, sleep and heart rate for anyone with a New Year fitness plan.
#48 · £69.99
Instant camera
Prints photos on the spot, for scrapbooks, bedroom walls and memories of nights out and trips.
#50 · £79.99
True wireless earbuds
A big, useful present for music, the gym or podcasts.
#51 · £99.99
Wireless gaming headset for PS5 and PC
A wireless headset for console or PC gaming; check which platform they use.
#52 · £119.99
Wireless headset for PS5
A headset built for the PS5; check that they have one.
#56 · £354.99
Nintendo Switch 2 console
The big-ticket gaming present of the season; check the version and bundle.
Prices are exact shelf prices in pounds, read from John Lewis and The Works on 5 October 2026: we opened each product page and checked the price, the currency and that the item was in stock. Prices move with sales and Black Friday, so check at the shop. The links open a search at John Lewis, Argos or The Works, with no affiliate tracking: if a link ever earns us a commission, it will not change what we recommend.
How to choose
- Check what he plays or uses daily (console, headphones, bag) and give a better version.
- If there are several siblings, pool money for one bigger gift.
- A game you can all play on the day often beats another object.
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