Looking to Level Up Your Holiday Gifting? Unwrap the Ultimate 2024 Gamer's Gift Guide!

The WiFi industry is growing fast in Australia, and gamers are big winners. Immersive gaming in 2024 includes WiFi 7 routers and consoles with blazing-fast speeds for a whole other level of lifelike 4K/8K multiplayer experiences.

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NETGEAR Team

Unwrapping a 2024 gamer’s gift guide

Nothing beats a surprise gift during the holiday season. WiFi gifts and gadgets are 2024 favourites, and the gaming industry is booming with innovations that include AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality for an immersive gaming experience.

Data-intensive gaming, streaming, and conferencing are all better with the latest WiFi 7 Standard technology. The best WiFi 7 gaming routers can handle multi-gigabit Ethernet or wireless connectivity with low latency for a life-like gaming experience and a winning advantage.

The Hottest Game Consoles of Holiday Season 2024

Gaming consoles are a hot-ticket item for 2024/2025. WiFi 7 offers huge advantages over WiFi 6 and WiFi 6E, including tri-band and quad-band WiFi with dedicated backhaul for ultra-low latency. Favourite game consoles and VR headsets in 2024 include:

PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro)

The PlayStation tradition continues, with some of the world’s best game console features such as 4K streaming, super sharp image clarity, and high frame rates for advanced gamers. If PlayStation is on your radar this year, PlayStation 5 Pro will take gift-giving to the next level.

Steam Deck OLED

This console offers crisp and clear visuals, making it ideal for extended play sessions. Features include a large OLED screen with deep clarity for a more immersive experience. The full-size thumb sticks, buttons, and triggers are designed for comfort, and Steam Deck has great battery life for people on the move.

MetaQuest 3 VR Headset

Virtual reality headsets offer loads of next-generation excitement for fans and newcomers in 2024. The MetaQuest 3 VR Headset transforms everything you see into mixed reality games, entertainment, and performance, with amazing detail for an out-of-this-world experience.

The Importance of Top-Notch WiFi for Gaming

Have you had enough of lag, latency, and connection issues? Progressive gamers are transitioning to WiFi 7 to benefit from the fastest speeds and better network performance. NETGEAR WiFi 7 Routers use the 2.4GHz band, the 5GHz band, and the 6 GHz band to deliver unbeatable tri-band WiFi or quad-band WiFi for standalone gaming routers and whole-home mesh WiFi systems.

Top-notch NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 gives you the edge, with speeds up to 19Gbps and the ability to connect with hundreds of WiFi devices simultaneously. NETGEAR Nighthawk WiFi 7 Routers offer seamless control for high-bandwidth gaming devices, with wireless and wired connection options. Whether you like to game alone, in-house, or with multi-player cloud gaming, NETGEAR WiFi 7 Routers are unbeatable.

Ethernet vs. WiFi: What's Best for Gaming?

Ethernet port connections provide reliable internet with superfast speeds and low latency. However, today’s best wireless routers perform almost equal to Ethernet. NETGEAR WiFi 7 routers offer the best of both worlds, with multi-gig wired and wireless speeds across your entire network. Nighthawk gaming routers are favourite 2024 gifts in Australia.

Many professional gamers use Ethernet device/router connections for their consoles. For whole-home connectivity, NETGEAR Orbi WiFi 7 Systems are the premium alternative. These mesh systems include the main router and multiple router satellites, all with high-speed LAN ports and beamforming antennas for targeted wireless connections.

NETGEAR Switches for Large Gaming Networks

Leading gaming devices have multi-gig capabilities to handle high-bandwidth applications. Leading game and smartphone manufacturers are progressively introducing WiFi 7-capable devices, making an upgrade to WiFi 7 a savvy move this holiday season. The NETGEAR portfolio now includes the next-gen multi-port, multi-gig switches so multiple players can simultaneously compete at the highest levels.

Game Streaming and Download Sizes

WiFi 7, also called Extremely High Throughput, has the Gbps speeds required for realistic games with high streaming requirements. NETGEAR Routers can handle things smoothly with lower latency for laptops, gaming routers, smartphones, and IoT devices. Gamers on every level will benefit from amazing NETGEAR WiFi 7 router technology. WiFi 7 builds upon the best of WiFi 5, WiFi 6, and WiFi 6E technologies while introducing groundbreaking new WiFi 7 features that blow the competition away, such as:

  • Multi-Link Operation (MLO)
  • 320 MHz Channels
  • Preamble Puncturing
  • Armor Security with WPA3 encryption, VPN, and Smart Parental Controls
  • 4096 QAM (4K-QAM)
  • Automatic firmware updates

NETGEAR Router Solutions for Your Gaming Needs

NETGEAR router speed, reliability, and network security are all optimized by WiFi 7 quality of service (QOS). The NETGEAR commitment to providing top-quality networking equipment continues, including the best WiFi 7 routers and mesh systems for gaming, streaming, remote work, and entertaining. Here are some unbeatable NETGEAR products for your 2024 gaming wishlist.

  • Nighthawk RS700S Router – Cutting-edge WiFi 7 features optimised for gaming. Speeds up to 19Gbps, and a 10 Gig Port for priority connections. Quad-core processor with Bitdefender.
  • Nighthawk RS600 Router – Up to 18Gbps and coverage for up to 250 sq. m. The perfect gift-giving mix of performance and value.
  • Orbi 970 Mesh Systems – Whole-home WiFi. Everyone under one roof can have their own online space. WiFi speeds up to 27Gbps for 200+ devices and coverage up to 660 sq. m.
  • Orbi 770 Mesh Systems – Eliminate WiFi dead zones forever. Create a home network, guest network, and smart home IoT network. WiFi speeds up to 11Gbps for 100 concurrent devices.

M7 & M6 Pro Mobile Hotspots – 5G router hotspots unlocked to work in 125+ countries. Portable and versatile WiFi, a great gift idea for connecting with mobile games on the go.

Additional Tips for the Ultimate Gaming Setup

Gaming is big business and WiFi technology in parallel with animation and computer technologies has opened up all-new immersive experiences. The uptake of high-definition headsets is proof that virtual reality, augmented reality, and AI are here to stay.

NETGEAR WiFi 7 routers and mesh WiFi systems will future-proof your gaming for years. Features can include 10G gaming ports and 320MHz channels for blazing-fast internet for every device in your network.

For the ultimate gift-giving experience, a fully outfitted gaming zone can include a high-resolution monitor, smart speakers, an ergonomic gaming chair, mood lighting, a quality camera, and USB 3.0 hub connections.

Pairing Your Gaming Console with NETGEAR WiFi 7

Not all WiFi routers are created equal. Winning gamers use equipment that can handle high-speed connections with low latency. NETGEAR systems can make a significant difference. NETGEAR WiFi 7 Routers are perfectly paired with leading gaming consoles for a tech-savvy shopping list this 2024 holiday season.