Earlier this week, I shared a story about my favorite Christmas gift. It was an Xbox 360 I had begged my late grandma for, which she bought alongside a copy of Gears of War and a second controller for my bestie and I. This gift would set the course for my life’s current trajectory, one neither I nor my family thought would ever be possible. (Told you, grandma, video games can be a job. If only you could see me now…) Anyway, after sharing my memory, I asked Kotaku readers to share their own favorite holiday gaming gifts, and y’all really pulled through with some hilarious and touching stories.
Folks talked about Final Fantasy VII, a broken arm and the SNES, an unexpected copy of Super Mario Bros. 2, and the GameCube. I laughed, teared up, and smiled the entire time while reading these anecdotes. They’re quite moving, with a few going into vivid detail about the exact moment and the feeling of receiving these gifts.
Read More: Kotaku Asks: What Was Your Fave Gamer Gift Ever?Â
I encourage you to go through the comments of that Kotaku Asks post for even more stories about sentimental gaming gifts. I’d also love to read other memories of your fave holiday gifts, so drop them in the comments if you’ve got them, dear reader. Without further ado, though, here are some of my favorite stories y’all shared with us.
Happy Holidays, see y’all in 2024.
