Actually, let’s be inclusive here. What are some of the best gifts in general you’ve received?
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If we’re talking straight Christmas gifts, from the ones I remember, my Dreamcast I got a couple Christmases ago.
In general, I’d say my switch has been a really good gift as well since it has allowed me to actually play an official pokemon game (violet) on actual hardware instead of emulator. And I only picked up violet because I didn’t have anything else I really wanted all that badly at the game store.
A standout to me is my uncle once got me the ancient Japanese board game “Go”. Totally unprompted but right up my ally. I just remember being touched about how thoughtful it was.
As 10yo a huge box of Fischertechnik material. It kept me and my fantasy busy for years.
A fully working GBA SP and Pokémon Red. I ended up not liking Red as much as other entries but I still use the system to this day.
Probably a go-kart with a 5HP Briggs and Stratton motor. No roll bars. I almost killed myself multiple times.
A Wacom Graphire tablet! This was in the early 2000’s, and my friends pooled their money to get it for me because they knew I liked to draw. I made graphics for all of my clubs and orgs and then ended up working as an illustrator through college and beyond. I used the original tablet until it broke and then moved on to the Intuos. I actually don’t draw anymore but that was definitely one of the most thoughtful and well-used gifts I’ve gotten.
My sister got me an electric blanket some Christmases ago, one of the thick ones that heats up when you plug it in. I use it all the time - best xmas gift ever!
A Star Trek Voyager mug. That was the first time that a girl (my first girlfriend) took the time to go to a store and get a present for me. (Star Trek goods weren’t easy to find in Germany.)
LLAP 🖖A fitness watch. Having a more accurate estimate of calories burned makes it easier to maintain a consistent calorie deficit every day. Down 20 pounds since Xmas!
Xmas 2006, 2008 and 2011: The years i recieved a PSOne, PS2 and PS3 respectively.
I literally used each one of them until they broke down, but man they gave me memories that will last an entire life :)
