My entire family is full of Nintendo fans, so every year it’s always a safe bet that there will be lots of Nintendo items under our Christmas tree. In fact, there are even some ON our tree as we have a lot of Nintendo Christmas ornaments!
This year is no exception, with some super anticipated games making their way onto everyone’s wishlists. Not only can you find some great Nintendo video games this holiday season, but there are also some great board games and toys featuring your favorite video game characters.
Check out everything you’ll want to add to your cart this holiday season!
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Be sure to check out the Nintendo Black Friday deals at the end of this post!
Nintendo Switch – OLED Model
My husband got me one of these last year for Christmas and let me tell you, it is amazing. While the regular Nintendo Switch is still great, the graphics on the OLED Model are even better and I’ve been enjoying using mine every day.
This year, there’s a new OLED Model in town- the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition! It functions the same way as the traditional model, but has Pokémon designs on the Joy-cons and the dock. This version will be available later this season- you can add it to your wishlist here!
Not sure if you want to get a Nintendo Switch OLED Model? There are lots of different Nintendo Switch options- you’re sure to find something right for the special someone on your list!
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea Region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on a form-shifting Legendary Pokémon—Koraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Miraidon in Pokémon Violet. Choose either Sprigatito, Fuecoco, or Quaxly, to be your first partner Pokémon before setting off on your journey through Paldea.
This game is great for kids of all ages and is rated E for Everyone. Both Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be available on November 18, 2022.
Preorder Pokémon Scarlet here and Pokémon Violet here.
Splatoon 3
Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland.
Even in this desolate environment, Turf War* reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink.
Join Agent 3 in a fight against the unruly Octarians in story mode. Discover the secrets of Alterna, the Fuzzy Ooze, and how they connect to the mode’s theme, “Return of the Mammalians.”
Team up and fend off waves of dangerous Salmonid bosses in the next iteration of Salmon Run*, a co-op mode with fresh new features.
This game is rated E10+ and is suggested for ages 10 and up. Splatoon 3 is available now!
Bayonetta 3
Bayonetta struts through multiple locations in an all-new, over-the-top climax action game. Sporting a wicked new ensemble and somehow familiar pigtails, the titular Umbra Witch must face a mysterious evil using her signature guns and time-slowing Witch Time ability. This time, invading manmade bioweapons called Homunculi find themselves in Bayonetta’s crosshairs.
Bayonetta 3 is NOT a game for the kiddos- this one is rated M for Mature and is suggested for 17 and up. This game will be available soon, on October 28, 2022.
You can preorder the game on Amazon right here.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Float off on an all-new adventure as the powerful puffball, Kirby. Explore in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization—like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like the new Drill and Ranger and use them to attack, explore your surroundings, and save the kidnapped Waddle Dees from the ferocious Beast Pack alongside the mysterious Elfilin. Hope you’re hungry for an unforgettable adventure!
This game is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up {though even my 8 year old loves it- check out our review here!} This game is already available and there’s even a Demo available to try it out before you buy it!
Kirby’s Dream Buffet
Have a feast of fun with family and friends in Kirby’s Dream Buffet™ for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Roll through a smorgasbord of food-themed stages in delicious 4-player competition as a rounder-than-usual Kirby. Anyone can take the cake in Kirby’s Dream Buffet! This digital game is available exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
This game is rated E for Everyone and is available as a digital download right now in the Nintendo eShop!
Mario Strikers: Battle League
Tackle, pass, and score in this action-packed sport where anything goes! Introducing Strike, a 5-on-5, soccer-like sport with no rules—do whatever it takes to win! Get gritty and try to score the most goals by tackling enemies, using items, and pulling off score-boosting Hyper Strikes.
This game is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up {but my 8 year old has it & loves it}. This game is available for purchase now- grab it here!
Nintendo Switch Sports
Get moving with Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton, and Chambara (Swordplay) using Joy-Con™ controllers! Controls are intuitive, so you can hit the court (or lanes, or field, or arena) and get started. With controlled motions you can curve your bowling ball, add spin to a tennis shot, or even use a Joy-Con with the Leg Strap accessory to kick the ball in a Soccer Shootout. Family and friends can join in on the fun on the same system or online. Plus a seventh sport is planned to be added via a free update this fall; get ready to Golf!
This game is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and up, but is great for the whole family. {Read our review here!} Nintendo Switch Sports is available right now! {Buy it here!}
Other Great Games
There are lots of other great games available from other game studios. Check out some of the highlights:
Sonic Frontiers
Available: November 8, 2022 | Preorder here
Disney Dreamlight Valley
Available: Right now via the Nintendo eShop
Disney Speedstorm
Available: Holiday 2022
Just Dance 2023
Available: November 22, 2022 | Preorder here
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
Available: Now | Order it here
Toys
There are so many great toys available this holiday season for kids of all ages featuring your favorite Nintendo characters! Check out some top picks below:
Hot Wheels® Mario Kart™ Rainbow Road Raceway Track Set
Build the classic Rainbow Road using Hot Wheels tracks and let your favorite Nintendo Hot Wheels cars race to the finish line!
LEGO® Super Mario™ Adventures with Peach Starter Course
Whether your kids have already been building the LEGO Super Mario sets or they’re brand new to the series, this Starter Course is a must-have for any fan of Princess Peach!
{Important: Your kiddo will need at least one of the available Starter Courses- Mario, Luigi, and/or Peach- in order to use the other LEGO Super Mario sets!}
LEGO® Super Mario™ The Mighty Bowser™
For older LEGO fans, this year’s big LEGO Nintendo collab is The Mighty Bowser! This set is designed for adults and contains 2807 pieces that assemble into a fully posable Bowser complete with a display stand!
Let’s Go, Yoshi
This adorable interactive figure is geared toward the younger fans and is suitable for kids 3 and up. It features over 20 iconic Yoshi sounds and music that kids can trigger by pressing Yoshi’s nose, pushing a spike, pushing down his shell or touching his feet.
Mario Kart™ 24V Ride-On Racer
This battery powered ride-on is the ULTIMATE ride-on car for any Nintendo fan! Designed to look like Mario’s racer, this vehicle has authentic Mario Kart sound effects and music and an adjustable seat {with seat belt!} for the perfect fit. This ride is suggested for ages 3 and up and tops out at 8 miles per hour on it’s fastest of 3 speeds.
Monopoly Jr. Super Mario™ Edition
Explore the Mushroom Kingdom as Mario, Peach, Yoshi or Luigi in this fun version of Monopoly Junior! Buy properties and collect coins- the player with the most coins wins!
Other Great Gifts
X Rocker Super Mario™ Gaming Chairs
These rocker gamer chairs are perfect for small spaces and gives your kiddos a great place to play their games! They can rep their favorite Mario characters including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach and Bowser!
PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – Kirby
Add some cute to game time with this adorable Nintendo Switch accessory! The Kirby case lets your kids bring their Nintendo Switch- OLED Model, Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite on the go in the sturdy case that has room for nine game cards and even a zippered mesh storage pocket!
However old your gamer is and whatever their style may be, I hope you found some great gift ideas here!
Which game{s} or video game related gifts did you add to your cart?
Black Friday Deals!
Ready to save on your shopping list? You can check out all of Nintendo’s holiday deals here. Some highlights:
Bundle and save: Get a Nintendo Switch console with Mario Kart 8: Deluxe and a 3-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for $299.99
Save on games: Save $20 on some of the most popular games from November 20-November 27! Titles include Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Party Superstars, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and more!
See the full list of deals here!
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