The Best Nintendo Christmas Gifts For 2023

If you're looking for the very best Nintendo gift ideas or the top Christmas presents for gamers this year, we're here to help with this Nintendo-flavoured Holiday gamer gift guide.

Below, you'll find all sorts of stocking fillers and video game-themed gift ideas to brighten the heart (and lighten the wallet) this Christmas. We're talking Switch consoles and games, eShop credit, Switch accessories, Nintendo toys, Nintendo homeware ideas, and everything in between!

There's so much to choose from, so use our handy table below to browse through any categories that take your fancy (note that we've added separate sections for US- and UK-based gift ideas!). Or, if you'd rather filter through the gift ideas by price bracket, make sure to check out our Nintendo Christmas Gift Budget guide:

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Switch eShop Credit

The ultimate gift for Nintendo fans has to be Switch eShop credit. This credit can be spent on anything on Nintendo Switch including the hottest new games or even a subscription to Nintendo's Switch Online service. Simply buy your chosen amount below, give the voucher you receive to your special someone, and they'll be all set!

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Nintendo Switch Consoles

If you want to get them something extra special, a shiny new Nintendo Switch console is no doubt at the top of every Nintendo fan's list. Below, you'll find options for the top-of-the-line Switch OLED console, the standard Switch model, as well as the handheld-only Switch Lite:

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Switch Games

Here we have what gaming's all about – the games, obviously! Here are some of the Switch's best and most popular games for your perusal...

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Micro SD Cards

An often overlooked but absolutely essential piece of kit for any Nintendo Switch owner is a microSD card. The Switch doesn't have much storage built in, so popping in a microSD card can transform your console and allow you to store so many more games. Our dedicated guide below lists the best cards available and offers advice for anyone who needs a helping hand in choosing what's best:

Switch Controllers

A new controller is always a welcome gift for any gamer – either to use as a backup, or to enable multiplayer fun. Here are some controllers that are a) definitely compatible with Nintendo Switch, and b) great gift ideas!

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Switch Accessories

If you're not feeling any of the controllers in the section above, never fear! There are plenty more accessories available to enhance your Switch experience such as cases, headsets, and more. Check out these options:

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Nintendo Clothing

What's almost as important as saving Zelda? Clothes! Yes, even gamers need to put clothes on sometimes – here are some cool Nintendo-themed options:

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Nintendo Christmas Sweaters

Or how about we go one step further with an ugly Christmas jumper? Some of these look perfect.

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Nintendo Christmas Cards

Want to go the extra mile and make their Christmas even more Nintendo-themed? Check out these Christmas cards!

Books

There's a surprising number of fantastic books out there that we're sure will prove to be an excellent gift for any Nintendo fan. Here are some of our favourites...

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Nintendo Homeware

In our opinion, there's nothing cooler than seeing little Nintendo trinkets dotted around the home. So we thought it only fair to share some of our favourite pieces with you here...

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Nintendo Statues & Figures

Statues and figures can be pretty expensive, but if you have the budget available, there's nothing quite like them. These would make any mantelpiece twenty times better in an instant – you can't go wrong!

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Nintendo Artwork

Posters? Prints? You got it. Help your special someone transform their home with these gorgeous pieces of art:

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Nintendo LEGO

In recent years, Nintendo's been expanding into the world of LEGO with these official collaboration sets. Kids and big kids alike will love these – trust us (ahem)...

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Nintendo Toys & Board Games

A perfect option for younger Nintendo fans – or older ones if you're anything like us – are these toys and board games. There's quite a nice mix of different toy types here, so hopefully you'll find something awesome (note that we've put all the Nintendo LEGO in its own section above!)...

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Retro Consoles & Arcade

Let's end on something a little different. This section isn't strictly Nintendo, but we're willing to bet that there are lots of Nintendo fans out there who'd love a home arcade. Are we speaking from experience? Maybe...

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This guide is part of our series of Nintendo buyers' guides. Check out the following for even more inspiration: