The Xbox has a storied place in videogame history. It helped usher in the modern era of gaming, with titles like Halo introducing mechanics that would define games for years to come. Now, Xbox players (Xboxers? Xboxeteers?) have more entertainment options than ever, which can make it hard to buy for them. But whether your recipient is running down aliens on a ringworld or taking their talents for mayhem to the high seas, there’s bound to be something in this list they’ll love.
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