The Best Gift Cards for a VR Fan
Shopping for someone deep into virtual reality and not sure what they need? Granny's been there, and the honest answer is a gift card, because VR gear and games get expensive fast and only they know exactly what's missing from their setup. One thing to know up front: store credit for a specific platform, like a Meta Quest or Steam, comes straight from that platform, not from Gift Card Granny. What Granny can set you up with is the flexible route: a Visa or Mastercard that funds any of it, plus a couple of brand cards for the hardware. Here's what to give.
The flexible pick: a Visa or Mastercard gift card
If you don't know a headset from a controller, this is the one. A Visa or Mastercard gift card works nearly anywhere those are accepted, so your VR fan can put it toward a new headset, a game, an accessory, or the Meta Quest and Steam credit you can't buy for them directly. It's the closest thing to handing them exactly what they wanted without knowing what that is. You can even add a photo or your logo to make it feel personal.
Best Buy, for the gear
A Best Buy gift card is the one for the hardware side of VR: headsets, controllers, charging docks, cables, and the PC parts a serious setup runs on. It's available from $5 to $500, so it works for a stocking stuffer or a real upgrade. A solid pick when you know they're building out their rig.
GameStop, for games and extras
A GameStop gift card covers games, controllers, and accessories across every platform, in store or online. It's a good fit for the VR fan who likes to browse and pick their own titles, and GameStop earns cash back on GCG (select brands, rates rotate, so check the card's page).
Google Play, for apps and games
A Google Play gift card is worth a look for anyone gaming on Android or picking up apps and games that way. It's an easy, flexible add-on to a bigger gift, and another one that earns cash back on select brands.
A couple of extras for the session
Not VR itself, but the stuff that rounds out a long play session:
- A Spotify gift card for the soundtrack.
- An Uber Eats gift card for the food that shows up without pausing the game.
What about Meta Quest and Steam?
Those are the two most-requested for VR, and they're bought straight from Meta and Steam rather than through Gift Card Granny. If your fan lives in one ecosystem, that store's own gift card is the direct route. If you'd rather cover any of it in one shot, the Visa or Mastercard gift card above does that, Meta and Steam included.
Frequently asked questions
What gift card is best for someone into VR?
For flexibility, a Visa or Mastercard gift card, since it funds a headset, games, or gear anywhere those are accepted. For the hardware specifically, a Best Buy gift card. For games and accessories, GameStop. Meta Quest and Steam credit is bought from those platforms directly.
Can you buy a Meta Quest or Steam gift card on Gift Card Granny?
No. Those come straight from Meta and Steam. Gift Card Granny carries Visa, Mastercard, Best Buy, GameStop, Google Play, and hundreds of other brands, and a Visa or Mastercard can be put toward Meta or Steam purchases.
How much should I put on a gift card for a VR fan?
VR gear runs high, so $50 to $100 makes a useful gift, and $25 works fine as a game or accessory. Best Buy and Visa cards go up to $500 if you're funding a full headset.