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Ideas to shop around
Directions rather than one particular thing, for when you’d rather choose. Some come with a few that fit.
Pick a console
Which Switch? The Switch 2 is the new one: a bigger 7.9 inch 1080p screen, 256GB of storage, better Joy-Con and sharper TV output. It plays Switch 2 games and most original Switch games. The Switch OLED is the best original model, with a 7 inch OLED screen and 64GB, good if they already love the Switch library. The Switch Lite is handheld only (no TV dock), the smallest and cheapest. Prices vary by retailer.
4 that fit · about $199.99 – $549.99
Nintendo Switch 2 Systemabout $499 · amazon.com
Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundleabout $549.99 · amazon.com
Nintendo Switch OLED Model (White Joy-Con)about $349.99 · amazon.com
Nintendo Switch Liteabout $199.99 · amazon.com
Racing and sports
Mario Kart and motion-control sports for living-room competition.
4 that fit · about $24.99 – $79
Mario Kart World (Nintendo Switch 2)about $79 · amazon.com
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo Switch)about $58.80 · amazon.com
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass (Digital Code)about $24.99 · amazon.com
Nintendo Switch Sportsabout $49.94 · amazon.com
Mario and platformers
The classic Nintendo games that never get old.
3 that fit · about $53.29 – $69
Super Mario Odyssey (Switch)about $53.29 · amazon.com
Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)about $54.30 · amazon.com
Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2)about $69 · amazon.com
Adventure and RPG
Big games to sink into, from Zelda to Pokemon.
4 that fit · about $45.99 – $69.99
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)about $45.99 · amazon.com
Pokemon Legends: Z-A (Switch)about $59.99 · amazon.com
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (Switch)about $56.97 · amazon.com
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2 Edition)about $69.99 · amazon.com
Party and family games
Games that work with a crowd on the couch.
3 that fit · about $52.79 – $52.99
Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch)about $52.79 · amazon.com
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (Switch)about $52.99 · amazon.com
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Switch)about $52.99 · amazon.com
Controllers and accessories
Better controllers, storage and protection for the console.
6 that fit · about $6.99 – $89
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllerabout $89 · amazon.com
8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller (Switch 2/Switch/PC)about $56.99 · amazon.com
Samsung microSD Express Card, 256GB (Switch 2)about $59 · amazon.com
Amazon Basics 24-Game Switch Storage Caseabout $7.75 · amazon.com
amFilm Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2about $6.99 · amazon.com
Personalized Controller Stand with Gamertag (Etsy)about $65.43 · etsy.com
Mario Shirts and Animal Crossing Hoodies
Wearable gifts for Nintendo fans: Mario tees and cozy Animal Crossing hoodies. A safe buy for anyone who plays on Switch.
4 that fit · about $19.99 – $43.99
Nintendo Super Mario Boo Portrait Graphic T-Shirtabout $19.99 · amazon.com
Nintendo Super Mario Bowser Costume Graphic T-Shirtabout $19.99 · amazon.com
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Welcome Sign Pullover Hoodieabout $43.99 · amazon.com
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nook Inc. Leaf Pullover Hoodieabout $43.99 · amazon.com
Zelda and Mario Mugs and Desk Lights
Mugs and glowing desk pieces from Nintendo favorites. Small gifts that sit on a desk or shelf.
4 that fit · about $17.62 – $32.05
Paladone The Legend of Zelda Triforce Night Lightabout $32.05 · amazon.com
The Legend of Zelda Triforce LED USB-Powered Desktop Lightabout $26.99 · amazon.com
Super Mario Warp Pipe Ceramic Coffee Mugabout $20.99 · amazon.com
Super Mario Ceramic Mug (Officially Licensed)about $17.62 · amazon.com