Gamer dad? I've found 11 winning Father's Day gaming ideas to level up your gifting

(Image credit: Future / Edited with Gemini) It's almost Father's Day 2026, with the big day arriving on Sunday, September 6 in Australia.If you've got a gamer-obsessed father (or father figure), it's an ideal time to help upgrade any ageing consoles (if you have the means) or add some fun accessories to dad's existing set-up. Whether he's a staunch keyboard warrior or has been obsessed with his PlayStation or Xbox his entire life, I've gathered 10 of the best gaming-specific deals for Father's Day below.It is worth noting, though, I haven't included specific games in the list, largely because all gamer dads are different — and their playing preferences reflect that. Instead, I've selected some fun consoles, peripherals and accessories to make every dad's gaming experience better.All of these items come from top-rated retailers, like Amazon, JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys, with each claiming fast delivery in time for the big day. I'll stop with the waffling now — here are the best Father's Day gaming gifts I've found this year.11 best Father's Day gaming deals Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. More from Tom's GuideForget socks — shop these 30 expert-picked skincare and haircare buys for dad this Father's DayForget a new tie — I've found 15 of the best Father's Day tech gifts that will make you his favourite child Lucy Scotting is a staff writer for Tom’s Guide Australia, primarily covering lifestyle, streaming and internet-related news. Lucy started her career writing for HR and staffing industry publications, with articles covering emerging tech, business and finance. In her spare time, Lucy can be found watching sci-fi movies, working on her dystopian fiction novel or hanging out with her dog, Fletcher.