Yes, it's that time of year once again, folks! Perhaps you already managed to sort out a few Nintendo-related gaming gifts for our nearest and dearest this holiday season over Black Friday, but if you're still looking for some last-minute presents for that special gamer in your life, 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. In addition to Switch consoles and games, you'll also find anything and everything to do with Nintendo which isn't games, consoles or accessories — something for everyone! And if you're also in the market for the best PlayStation or Xbox gifts, our sister sites have you covered through those links.
There's so much to choose from, so use our handy table below to browse through any categories that take your fancy!
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Nintendo eShop Credit
Struggling to know what to buy someone this holiday? We've all been there. Thankfully, that's where gift cards come in.
If you want to give your loved ones the gift of 'whatever the heck they like', these eShop vouchers will let them buy all manner of games and digital content on their Switch. As an added bonus, we're currently selling eShop voucher codes at 10% off at our store so you can save a bit of cash – just use code XMAS10 on any of our products below.
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More retailers stocking eShop vouchers, including the likes of Amazon, can be found here: Where To Buy Nintendo Switch eShop Credit, Gift Cards And Online Membership
Nintendo Switch Consoles
If you're after a rather generous stocking filler, these Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite consoles are just about small enough to squeeze into an oversized sock. You can't say that for a PS5, can you?
Standalone Consoles
Here's where you can get the Switch console of your choice. All types, all colours:
Console Bundles
If we see any cracking bundles this year, which usually come with a console, games and accessories, we'll add them here:
Nintendo Switch games
If we listed all the Switch games someone might like to receive from Santa, you'd be scrolling down the page for the next couple of hours. Here's just some of our most popular top picks, but be sure to check out our Switch Essentials genre lists for more specific recommendations or browse ALL available games at some of the most popular stores:
- Amazon: All Nintendo Switch Games
- Best Buy: All Nintendo Switch Games
- GAME: All Nintendo Switch Games
Physical Games
Download Codes
![Pokémon Violet [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/21241/100x100.png?v=e46d54454cfb6a58b0ba1d5b51ed9f32)
![Pokémon Scarlet [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/21242/100x100.png?v=1cb3b22d002fcd7e40b7b76733f02cf2)
![Mario Strikers Battle League Football [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18852/100x100.png?v=d898b009bb6489c01cd5a20db63cbc5f)
![Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18752/100x100.png?v=374ca0f0da74efab126b612bb386577e)
![Live A Live [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/19416/100x100.png?v=62190f2888c2ec955a63534553a76c6e)
![Xenoblade Chronicles 3 [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/19873/100x100.png?v=24461ab2dec6396df56998008bbd62fa)
![Bayonetta 3 [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/20991/100x100.png?v=e80e4f80bab8033c41c0375dd3591894)
![Nintendo Switch Sports [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18751/100x100.png?v=25bac2174e68bde04dce36860661838c)
![Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir & The Girl Who Stands Behind (Bundle) [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18460/100x100.png?v=aacb8540a68333472a4faf6cba4870af)
![Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18468/100x100.png?v=2ccd89d007b56ad29dc72ab7d02a96f1)
![New Pokémon Snap [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18467/100x100.png?v=7a74ee2aa2f8f79d96fd6ff47b6c9022)
![Bravely Default II [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18458/100x100.png?v=44112812e6dcda1e5c8b53e137a07649)
![The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18469/100x100.png?v=88efad0a34c03f143ae8b9d3cad8c6a9)
![Splatoon 3 [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/21243/100x100.png?v=58f7bdba5f8e82d8d79ad8660088be21)
![Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18465/100x100.png?v=d87a9fab0e81d4f560befb9ad934ad9a)
![Mario Golf: Super Rush [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18463/100x100.png?v=8ebb4e3a0025315f62d4c2e57e6d3e71)
![Game Builder Garage [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18461/100x100.png?v=bc0308e254116249787b01d135d7f030)
![A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18457/100x100.png?v=3c3cbe5cb31455b56a8d955436c63bcf)
![Miitopia [Download Code - UK/EU]](https://images.nintendolife.com/products/18464/100x100.png?v=071636fc9786dfa52dbe13da7872528f)
Nintendo Switch Controllers
There are shedloads of controller designs available for the Switch, from official Pro Controllers and Joy-Con to all sorts of fun and colourful designs that'll bring a smile to anyone's face.
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Nintendo Switch Cases, Headsets & Accessories
Protecting your Switch is almost as important as playing it, so these cases and accessories are a more practical gift idea for those wanting to keep their consoles in tip-top condition.
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Micro SD Cards
If you're in need of more space to keep all of your downloaded games – which is pretty likely considering the Switch's tiny amount of internal storage – you'll no doubt want to pick up a microSD card. You can learn all about the different options and browse our top picks in the dedicated guide below.