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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been 7 years since the Nintendo Switch first launched. To say that we’re fans of it in our house would be a huge understatement- between us, we’re up to seven models between the four members of my family, including the original model, the OLED edition, the special Zelda OLED edition and even a Nintendo Switch Lite.
Over the last seven years, we’ve really learned the ins and outs of Nintendo Switch- from completing favorite games like Super Mario Odyssey again and again to learning the best ways to drift in Mario Kart 8 to playing our favorite retro games using our Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Because the Switch and all that comes with it is second nature now, sometimes I forget that every day, new people are introduced to it for the first time. If that’s you, I am here to help!
If you or someone on your shopping list has a Nintendo Switch on their holiday wishlist, here are the top things to add to make it even better:
This was the first game that we got for Nintendo Switch and after all these years, it’s still in ALL of our Top 3 favorites! Zac (10) and I still play it again all the way through several times a year- and I even credit it with helping Zac learn how to read when we first got it!
Pokemon Games
Whether you’re more interested in Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet, one of these is a must for any Pokemon fan. There are other Pokemon games available for Nintendo Switch as well, but these are the most recent “Gen”.
Joy-Cons are the unique controllers that are part of Nintendo Switch. Each Switch comes with them but they sell them on their own, and there are so many fun colors to choose from! There are definitely Joy-Cons for everyone and they’re a great way to customize the look of your Nintendo Switch.
Runner Ups:
If you’re still looking for more ideas, here are some of my top recommendations for anyone with a Nintendo Switch:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe– a classic game that recently got a lot of new tracks*! {*With paid DLC or a membership}
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder– a classic platform game with brand new ways to play
- Princess Peach: Showtime!– The first game where Peach is the star!
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons– a great way to be creative and play with friends. {Get tips for playing Animal Crossing here!}
- Fun Travel Cases- Another great way to express your personality with your Switch- and perfect for taking it on-the-go!
- Amiibo– Figures that give you special abilities in certain games, and also just look really cool on display
I hope this helped you make your shopping list- or your wishlist- as you begin to think about your holiday shopping! Come back soon for a guide to all of the brand new games, merch, toys and more that every Nintendo fan will want to put on their wishlists!
What’s your favorite Nintendo game?
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