Siliconera’s Christmas Gift Guide for Nintendo Switch Games 2023
It’s that time of year when you may be starting to put together your gift wishlist or looking for games and consoles to add to your Nintendo Switch holiday shopping list, and we’re here to help you again. As usual, we have a number of recommendations for things you or your loved ones might want this year.
There are two specific packages being released this year, but only one includes a system. The console costs $349.99 this year Super Smash Bros Ultimate Nintendo Switch OLED Black Friday bundle. This will give you a console with a special design tailored to the game, a code to download the fighting game and three months of Nintendo Switch Online.
The other bundle offers a way to get Joy-Cons with a game. For $99.99 you can get a digital copy of it Super Mario Party and a pair of red and blue controllers. Since the controllers normally cost $79.99 and Nintendo is selling the title for $59.99, that’s a small savings.
As a reminder, there are still some ubiquitous options available too. One of them is the standard Switch for $299.99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle up. There are also the Switch Lite systems for $199.99, but these don’t have removable Joy-Cons.
Guide to Nintendo Switch games that make great Christmas gifts for everyone
Some games are just fundamentally great! They are fun for people regardless of their skill level. Anyone can jump in and find something they enjoy.
Nintendo Switch games that make great Christmas gifts for advanced or niche gamers
These games are a little off the beaten path. Yes, theoretically anyone could get one and absolutely love them! However, due to their genre or certain elements, they may require familiarity with certain mechanics, series or gameplay elements.
Fun novelties that border on the Switch
If someone already owns a Switch and enjoys playing in handheld mode, a Nitro Deck could be a good option. It costs $59.99 and acts as a controller for standard and OLED models. It has faster controls, some buttons you can remap, and a comfortable grip. You can also use it as a controller when using the system docked or display your system.
It might also be fun to get some soundtracks for people, especially if they like vinyl. For example, iam8bit sells Johto legends. It is a set with two data sets Pokémon Silver And gold Music for $42.99. Procyon Studio recently released this too Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition Original Soundtrack. That’s ¥5,500 (~$36).
There were many too Pokémon Plush that was recently released. For example, there are a whole line of squishmallows that range in price from $20 to $40 depending on the size. Pikachu, Gengar, Togepi, Snorlax, Piplup, Winking Pikachu and Santa Hat Pikachu are all available. The Pokemon Center is also selling holiday items again, including Pikachu with Santa hat and cape for $39.99, Piplup with Mantype with red and green accessories for $27.99, Psyduck with Santa hat and gift bag for $24.99, and Pawmi for the holidays $24.99. There’s also a plush keychain featuring Fuecoco, Pikachu, Quaxly and Sprigatito for $14.99.