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Does he already have a good controller or headset for online, or is everything still stock?

If the accessories are sorted, then games are your safest bet. With your budget you can grab a few fresh releases or one top-tier single-player. Shooters and action games come out regularly, so there's plenty to choose from - check what he hasn't gotten around to playing or what he's mentioned. PS5 games vary in price, but you'll definitely find something solid for 5,000-7,000 rubles.

For accessories, a quality headset makes sense if he plays online multiplayer. Or a controller with haptic feedback - the DualSense opens up a lot in terms of feel, but the standard controller is pricey. A charging dock for controllers is a small thing, but handy.

If you want to go beyond gaming stuff, anything he actually uses: quality headphones for music, a comfortable chair for long gaming sessions, figurines of characters from his favorite games. The main thing is that it's something he wouldn't just buy himself because he doesn't think it's worth spending on.

If he's already set with accessories, here's a life hack: instead of buying one expensive game, get a combo of two or three cheaper ones. Your budget will easily cover a fresh shooter or action game plus some indie hit everyone's talking about. That way he definitely won't be disappointed - even if one game doesn't click, the other will save the day. Plus people like having a "choice" rather than just one option.

And check this out: PS5 often has sales and discounts in the digital store, but physical copies are cheaper at retail places like Ozon or Wildberries. If you grab a couple of games physically, you'll have budget left over for some small nice bonus - like a cool controller stand (there are some pretty stylish ones), a disc case, or a keychain themed around a series he loves.

If you still want something outside of games though, charging stations for controllers are in the same price range (more convenient than a cable), decent merch stuff like hoodies or mugs from big franchises, or even a small mousepad if he still uses a mouse sometimes. But it's a matter of taste - if he's glued to the console, games will hit the mark more accurately.

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