As we all know the day is fast approaching Sunday, 18 June, which is of course none other than
Fathers Day. Here at CariGamers we know the very important role fathers play and as such we have
decided to make a top 5 Gifts for gamer dads.
This list will be done for those who have a budget and those who have some extra cash to spend.
Number 1VR Headset (Vive / Gear VR)The future is Here With virtual reality gaming, this is our
TOP pick simply because it is so
EPICThis is the most amazing thing to ever happen to gaming as we know it. The feel the experience nothing can compare when you put on that headset. This is something if you never have tried in your life you need to put on a
Bucket list if you have not.
What you need to knowVR systems are not standalone - they need to be hooked up to some kind of processor. Right now we have 3 options:
PC - Best Experience, however Most $$$$ (HTC Vive and Oculus Rift)
Playstation 4 - Not as expensive as the pc ones but still costly experience not as "great" as on Pc.
Samsung phones and tablets/
Android and iOS - the Samsung is Cheaper and lighter
than the Pc counter parts but made for mobile, the Android and iOS is the Cheapest option but "worst experience".
Minimum PC requirements for Vive and Rift
Graphics Card: GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon R9 290 or better.
CPU: Intel Core i5 4590 or AMD FX 8350 or greater.
RAM: 4GB or more.
Video port: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, or better.
USB port: 1 USB 2.0 or faster port.
Windows 7 SP1 or newer.
The HTC VIVE is currently priced on amazon for
US $719.10. Trust me it is worth
EVERY penny.
The Samsung VR is currently priced at a discounted on amazon for
US $102.07.
This gives you a 360 degree immersion.
Please note these prices do not include shipping and handling fees, importation fees etc.Prices quoted were based on the date when this article was made.Number 2Amazon Echo / Echo DotAmazon echo can be used as a speaker by itself, but the Echo dot should be used with speakers.
Number 3S8/S7 Smart PhonesSamsung Galaxy S8 64GB is currently discounted at a price at
US $690.08The Galaxy S8 has the world's first Infinity Screen, A screen unlike any other. The display stretches from end to end, giving maximum screen to space ratio . Prying eyes are not a problem when you have iris scanning , perfect for those snoopy friends. Galaxy S8 is driven by the world's first 10nm processor. It is efficient, powerful and amazing. This is a must buy for those who have the cash.
Samsung Galaxy S7 this is currently priced at
US 569.99 for the Platinum Gold version.
This is still Pricey however its technology will not be obsolete just yet. IP68 rating up to 30 min in 5 feet of water. With fast wireless charging, the Galaxy S7 charges in no time. Dark and blurry pictures are a thing of the past. Dual Pixel technology with auto focus that can capture the most sudden movements, even in low light and be sharp and detailed. The Galaxy S7 feature big screens in thin designs that fit comfortably in the hand.
Number 4Graphics CardsEVGA GeForce GTX 1080 This is currently on sale for
US $542.08.
The EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 featuring EVGA ACX 3.0 cooling has arrived. This features NVIDIA's new "Pascal" graphics processor which is the most advanced gaming GPU ever created. This groundbreaking GPU gives the best performance, new advances, and next-gen VR. These cards also feature EVGA ACX 3.0 cooling technology. EVGA ACX 3.0 once again brings new and exciting features to the award winning EVGA ACX cooling technology. SHP 2.0 gives increased heat pipes and copper contact area for cooler operation, and optimized fan curve for even quieter gaming.
EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 this is currently priced at US $249.99
This packs ALOT of power and is well worth the cash. This contains advanced gaming tehnology, makign it the best choice for New games. Powered by NVIDIA Pascal - the most advanced Gpu created. It shows amazing performance especially for VR.
And Last but not Least Number 5 WonderWomanNow Hear me out
Wonder woman is the epitome of amazing, its in her name "Wonder" She can put a beat down on the same level as Superman, she is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. She has an array of weapons to choose from. She is fast and durable. Wonder woman is synonymous with the one Dads have spent their life with raising children. The best gift you can give your children's father is being the person who he fell in love with 24/7, 365. You may not have super speed, flight or can crush a tank but he loves you for who you are.
That being said one of those gifts would be pretty awesome too.This rounds up our list, we wish you all a Happy Fathers Day and many more to come
.