Gifts for Nintendo Switch Fans

Most Switch owners are now split between the original Switch and the Switch 2, and that matters for nearly every gift here: some games and accessories only work on one. Find out which they have before you buy. Nintendo fans tend to be loyal to Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon above everything else, so first-party games and official merchandise are the safest picks.

Under $25 5 ideas

  1. Nintendo eShop Gift Card (Digital Code)

    Lets them choose their own game or DLC, which beats guessing. Arrives by email, so it works on December 24th.

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  2. amiibo Mario (Super Mario Bros. Series)

    A small, well-painted Mario figure that unlocks bonuses in many Nintendo games. Fans line these up on the shelf by the TV.

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  3. amiibo Link (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)

    Link in his Tears of the Kingdom outfit, which unlocks a paraglider fabric in that game. A small display piece for the Zelda fan specifically.

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  4. UNO Super Mario Bros.

    Ordinary UNO dressed in Mario art. For the family that wants a Nintendo game night without a console in sight.

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  5. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital)

    The animated 2023 film, full of jokes aimed at longtime players. An easy family movie night for the holidays.

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Under $50 5 ideas

  1. Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector

    Nintendo's own zip case, with a screen protector included. The console's large screen is worth protecting for anyone who plays on the bus or on trips.

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  2. Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack 12-Month Membership

    Online play plus a library of classic Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and GameCube (on Switch 2) games. Something fans use all year, delivered as a code.

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  3. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

    The official art book and timeline for the Zelda series, translated from the Japanese original. Settles arguments about which game comes first.

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  4. Super Mario Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years

    Every enemy, level, and power-up from the Mario games up to 2015, in Nintendo's own guide. Good for both kids and adults who grew up with Mario.

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  5. 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless Controller

    A well-made third-party controller with Hall effect sticks that resist drift, the problem most Joy-Cons develop. A good spare for a second player.

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Under $100 11 ideas

  1. Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)

    The Switch 2's flagship Mario Kart, with an open world connecting the tracks and 24-racer races. If they got a Switch 2 without it, this is the first game to buy.

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  2. Donkey Kong Bananza (Nintendo Switch 2)

    A 3D platformer where Donkey Kong smashes through nearly every surface. Made by the Super Mario Odyssey team, and one of the best-reviewed Switch 2 games.

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  3. Kirby Air Riders (Nintendo Switch 2)

    A fast, chaotic racing game that kids and adults can both pick up in a minute. A good second multiplayer game for households that already own Mario Kart.

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  4. Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

    The best recent Mario Party, plus Switch 2 extras that use the camera and mouse controls. The family game for Christmas afternoon.

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  5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)

    For a fan still on the original Switch, still the best multiplayer game on the system, and it runs on Switch 2 later.

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  6. Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

    Most Switch players use the small Joy-Cons for everything. The Pro Controller is far more comfortable for long sessions on the TV, and adds remappable back buttons.

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  7. SanDisk microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (256GB)

    Switch 2 games fill the built-in storage quickly, and only microSD Express cards work for them. Officially licensed, so there is no guessing about compatibility.

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  8. Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

    Puts players' faces into GameChat and supported games like Mario Party Jamboree TV. Fun for families who play together or with relatives far away.

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  9. LEGO Nintendo Game Boy 72046

    A life-size brick-built original Game Boy. For the adult Nintendo fan who started on the real thing, it is a desk piece that gets noticed.

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  10. Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Switch)

    The inventive 2D Mario with flowers that rearrange each level. Four-player co-op makes it a strong family game on either console.

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  11. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch)

    The island life game that many Switch owners have sunk hundreds of hours into. If they have somehow missed it, it is a long, relaxing project.

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$100 and up 3 ideas

  1. Nintendo Switch 2

    The upgrade for anyone still on an original Switch. It has a bigger screen, runs games better, and plays their existing library. Newer Nintendo games more and more require it.

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  2. Nintendo Switch Lite

    A handheld-only Switch for a younger sibling who keeps borrowing the family console. Plays the large original Switch library.

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  3. Govee HDMI 2.1 AI Sync Box 2 with TV Backlight

    Plug the Switch dock into this box and the wall behind the TV glows with the game's colors. It handles any HDMI device, so it works for movies too. Fits 55 to 65 inch TVs, so check their screen size first.

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