It’s beginning to look a lot like a logistical nightmare. To avoid supply chain issues and holiday stress, take a peek at WIRED's early Christmas Gift Guide. If you buy something using our links, WIRED may earn a commission. wired.trib.al/h9QAHEF Via @WIREDUK 1/8
If you want to get the whole family up and moving this year, try the Oculus Quest 2. But make sure you use the straps on the controllers, or you might lose one to the cranberry sauce. 📸: Oculus 2/8 wired.trib.al/zibNoJW
The Nintendo Switch is a universal hit, but why not improve on (near) perfection and go bigger and brighter this year - hello OLED model. Oh and you’ll never have to deal with the original Switch’s god-awful kickstand again. 📸: Nintendo 3/8 wired.trib.al/GVwjnZ2
But if you’re looking to blow someone's socks off on a budget, the JBL Go 3 Bluetooth speaker is always a winner. It produces loud, quality sound, and we reckon it’s tough enough to survive a few tumbles. 📸: JBL 4/8 wired.trib.al/7rJVHfS
For the photographer in your life, the Hasselblad 907X anniversary edition kit would be the ultimate stocking stuffer. It has a control grip and a viewfinder, but is also on the pricier side of things. 📸: Hasselblad 5/8 wired.trib.al/8cGM7eD
Would it even be Christmas without a box of LEGO? Aimed at young adults 14+ and designed to improve finger dexterity, LEGO Marvel The Guardians’ Ship has 1,901 pieces in the box, making it the perfect family fireside pursuit. 📸: LEGO 6/8 wired.trib.al/fokufmM
Finally, for the person who has everything, how about a pencil made of brass that could cut it in outer space. 📸: Wingback 7/8 wired.trib.al/SpvfxO3
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