Top tech and entertainment gifts to get Dad this Father's Day - IT News Africa

Father’s Day is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate the main man in your life than with some rather trendy tech gadgets and entertainment solutions?

Whether your Dad is into gadgets and gaming, mobile devices, multifunctional devices, the latest Blu-Ray films, or if you not too sure what to get Dad this Father’s Day, then IT News Africa has got you covered.

The Top tech and entertainment gifts for Dad this Father’s Day can be found below. IT News Africa wishes all our reader’s a happy Father’s Day.

Xbox One
The latest console from Microsoft, the Xbox One, has received a price drop. Until 20 June 2016, the Xbox One will be reduced by R1500… This was revealed by Prima Interactive’s CEO, Ian Hepplewhite.

The Xbox One 500GB console with a game will now retail for a recommended selling price of R4 999 (USD $327 at current rate of exchange on June 17, 2016), and the Xbox One 1TB console with a game for a recommended selling price of R5 499 (USD $360 at current rate of exchange on June 17, 2016.). These bundles will be available from all leading retailers and e-tailers making it a perfect gift for Dad this Father’s Day.

Looking for games for your Dad’s Xbox One? Here are our top titles:
– Mirror’s Edge Catalyst
– Overwatch
– Dead Island: The Definitive Edition
– Forza Motorsport 6
– Homefront: The Revolution
– Battleborn
– Quantum Break
– Doom

Samsung Galaxy S7: Injustice Edition
The latest mobile device from Samsung is a powerhouse already; however, Samsung has now teamed up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment in order to create an Injustice themed Samsung Galaxy S7, which features one of the game’s central characters, Batman.

Perfect for Dad this Father’s Day, the Galaxy S7: Injustice Edition includes a sleek deep black Galaxy S7 edge – which comes with gold detailing and the iconic Batman inspired seal on the back.

Additionally, the bundle includes the Injustice Edition Samsung Gear VR headset, Injustice game credits, and Oculus VR content vouchers. The device is available in selected Samsung brand stores across Africa, and pricing is dependent per mobile carrier.

Beoplay A1 – Portable Bluetooth Speaker
If your Dad travels a lot, this is the perfect gift for him. Packing a punch well beyond its weight and size, the Beoplay A1 has ambient True 360 sound – so the sound dispersion is great wherever you put it. And with a peak power of 2×140 W, Dad won’t have to huddle around it to enjoy his music.

It’s also perfect for public holidays and weekends spent with friends and family to liven up a get-together.

The Beoplay A1 is small enough to sit in the palm of Dad’s hand, it weighs only 600g, and because of its shape (with no protruding buttons or legs) it is easy to store in a bag or slip into a pocket. The device retails at R4999 (USD $327 at current rate of exchange on June 17, 2016.)

Acer Aspire R11
The Aspire R11 is a compact convertible notebook that can adapt to any environment, especially for the tech-savvy Dad. Whether he is at home or in a crowded subway car during rush hour, it gives him four distinct modes to choose from – Notebook, Display, Tent or Pad – giving Dad the flexibility to use it comfortably anywhere.

The Aspire R 11 is designed to give Dad peace of mind on the go. The screen is covered with damage-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass, so he doesn’t have to worry about getting it scratched. Plus, with up to 8 hours of battery life, it’s got enough power to help him get his job done while travelling.

The Acer Aspire comes packed with powerful tech and including:
– Intel Pentium N3700 processor Quad-core 1.60 GHz
– 29.5 cm (11.6″) HD (1366 x 768) 16:9 Display
– Intel® HD Graphics with Shared Memory
– 4 GB, DDR3L SDRAM
– 500 GB HDD

The latest Blu-Ray titles to get Dad this Father’s Day include:
– Deadpool
– The 5th Wave
– Ride Along 2
– The Night Before
– Concussion
– In The Heart of the Sea
– The Hunger Games Complete Boxset
– Straight Outta Compton
– The Walk
– Black Mass
– Star Wars: The Force Awakens