The holidays are a golden time for gamers and for many it’s the only time of the year to get new games and hardware to enjoy. The key is to get good games and good hardware. No one wants to end up with a bad piece of gear or a junky video game, that's as bad as getting nothing but coal. If you are shopping for a gamer, and you are not a gamer yourself trust me when I say you need some help getting the best gifts.

There are lots of gifts in different price ranges that gamers of all stripes will be glad to get as a gift. One of the coolest video games that will be available this holiday season is for the console systems and is called Guitar Hero World Tour. This game takes a page out of the Rock Band book and adds drums and vocals to the guitar play. For those looking for a new system, the Nintendo Wii is still a great option and many sources are pledging more Wii stock for the holiday season. Read on for the top ten gifts for gamers after the jump.

1. Nintendo Wii
2. Guitar Hero World Tour
3. Rock Band 2
4. Acer Predator
5. Alienware ALX X-58
6. Toshiba Qosmio G55
7. Panasonic 65-inch Plasma HDTV
8. Vizio 32-inch Plasma HDTV
9. Yamaha Sound Projector
10. TiVo HD XL (for all the shows you miss playing games)