Holiday Gifts for Son Under $100 (2026)
Finding holiday gifts for son under $100 is easier with a shortlist. These 24 picks come from 11 direct-to-consumer brands we've researched, with live prices and links straight to each store. Prices run from $27.95 to $99.99, and 8 picks cost $50 or less. Our top picks are the Redcat Ascent-32 V2 - 1/32 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler, the Draw Your Own Games! - Pixicade+ and the EasySMX® X20 Pro Wireless Multi-platform Gaming Controller. Each item notes why he is likely to use it, so you can match the gift to the person.
Updated 2026-10-08. Prices sync from each store. We may earn a commission when you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you.
Quick picks
- Redcat Ascent-32 V2 - 1/32 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler Redcat Racing · $89.99
- Draw Your Own Games! - Pixicade+ Abacus Brands · $34.99
- EasySMX® X20 Pro Wireless Multi-platform Gaming Controller EasySMX · $79.99
- EasySMX® S10 Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, TMR Sticks, HD… EasySMX · $59.99
- EasySMX® S10 Lite Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, Back… EasySMX · $39.99
- Blue LdRC A99 1/18 Rwd RC Car Drift Car Remote Control Racing… Buddy RC · $99.99
- Riderbag Xtreme 30L Tactical Backpack - Red RiderBag · $99.95
- Riderbag Xtreme 30L Tactical Backpack - Black RiderBag · $99.95
Redcat Ascent-32 V2 - 1/32 Scale Brushed Electric Rock Crawler
$89.99
A tiny ready to run rock crawler with radio, battery, and charger included, so it can crawl over obstacles right away.
Shop now at Redcat Racing →
Draw Your Own Games! - Pixicade+
$34.99
Kids draw on paper or use stickers and Pixicade turns their drawings into playable video games in minutes.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
EasySMX® X20 Pro Wireless Multi-platform Gaming Controller
$79.99
A multi-platform wireless controller that snaps onto a magnetic charging receiver, so it is always charged and ready to play.
Shop now at EasySMX →
EasySMX® S10 Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, TMR Sticks, HD Rumble
$59.99
A Switch 2 controller with drift resistant TMR sticks, HD rumble, and console wake up for serious Switch players.
Shop now at EasySMX →
EasySMX® S10 Lite Gaming Controller for Switch 2: Wake up, Back Button and 9-Axis Motion Control
$39.99
An affordable Switch 2 controller with console wake up, back buttons, and motion controls for a second player.
Shop now at EasySMX →
Blue LdRC A99 1/18 Rwd RC Car Drift Car Remote Control Racing Vehicles Model Lights
$99.99
A 1:18 rear-wheel-drive mini drift car with lights that lets them practice slides on a kitchen floor or driveway.
Shop now at Buddy RC →
Riderbag Xtreme 30L Tactical Backpack - Red
$99.95
A high-visibility 30L tactical backpack built to carry gym, office, and trail gear in one bag all day.
Shop now at RiderBag →
Riderbag Xtreme 30L Tactical Backpack - Black
$99.95
A 30L tactical backpack that carries everything from gym clothes to a laptop through a full day.
Shop now at RiderBag →
Virtual Reality Discovery Gift Set w/ DK Book - Oceans!
$59.99
A VR gift set with a 96-page DK ocean book that lets kids swim with marine animals through immersive virtual reality.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
Virtual Reality Discovery Gift Set w/ DK Book - Dinosaurs!
$59.99
A deluxe dinosaur VR gift set with a DK book that lets kids get up close to prehistoric giants.
Shop now at Abacus Brands →
ONIKUMA G67 Rapid Trigger Keyboard 60% Percent, Hall Effect Topographic Gaming Keyboard, Wired RGB Custom Mechanical Key Board with Magnetic Switch
$99.99
A 60 percent rapid trigger keyboard with Hall effect switches that competitive players use for faster, more precise inputs.
Shop now at Onikuma Gaming →
ONIKUMA GT808 Gaming Headset Headworn Bluetooth 2.4g Wired Wireless Lightweight E-Sports Gamer Headphone
$69.99 · $109.99 −36%
A lightweight esports headset with Bluetooth, 2.4G and wired modes plus RGB lighting, ready for console or PC play.
Shop now at Onikuma Gaming →
ONIKUMA B2 Headset Headworn Bluetooth 2.4g Wireless Wired Three Mode Lightweight E-Sports Gamer Headphone
$67.99–$69.99 · $99.99 −32%
A three-mode lightweight gaming headset with about 25 hours of battery that switches easily between consoles, PC and phone.
Shop now at Onikuma Gaming →
12GO 95021 BMW Touring Car Grand Prix
$49.50
A 1,536-piece BMW touring car brick set that gives a young racing fan a detailed car to build.
Shop now at Afobrick →
Powwr Block K1PLANNING AE86 GTR NSX
$49.50
A brick set of classic Japanese cars inspired by the AE86, GTR and NSX, fun for a young car enthusiast.
Shop now at Afobrick →
Pantasy 85071 Vampire Vintage Car
$46.20
A 392-piece vampire vintage car brick set, a quick spooky-themed build for kids or adult fans.
Shop now at Afobrick →
Scout Feather Adventure Survival Knife
$59.95–$64.95
A Backpacker Magazine award-winning survival knife that gives an adventurer one dependable blade for camp tasks.
Shop now at Outdoor Element →
Contour Feather Adventure Survival Knife
$54.95
A six-in-one adventure survival knife that covers camping, hunting, and everyday carry tasks.
Shop now at Outdoor Element →
Fire Flute
$27.95
A loud emergency whistle with tinder storage and a ferro rod, a compact survival tool for the trail.
Shop now at Outdoor Element →
Venatos Swapper Pro Fully Customizable Gaming Mouse
$59 · $79 −25%
A gaming mouse with swappable honeycomb covers so they can tune the shape and feel to their grip.
Shop now at Venatos →
LIVERPOOL Tabletop Practice Pad and Drumstick Display Holder
$29.95
A tabletop drum practice pad with a drumstick display holder, so a drummer can practice right at the desk.
Shop now at American Recorder Technologies →
ENJOMOR Inline 4 Cylinder Engine Model Building Kit 3D Printed for Tech Geeks & Car Lovers
$89.99
A 3D printed inline four-cylinder engine kit lets a car lover build an engine model at the desk without a garage.
Shop now at Stirlingkit →
First Step RC Basher 101 Ready to Run Buggy
$63.99 · $109.99 −42%
A ready-to-run RC buggy that a beginner can unbox and start bashing around the yard right away.
Shop now at Buddy RC →
F9-Style Rocket Engine Model 3D Printed Space Propulsion Replica with LED Base
$43.99
A 1/12 scale 3D printed rocket engine replica on an LED base, a desk display for a space enthusiast.
Shop now at Stirlingkit →