The Ultimate Nintendo Switch 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Edition – $101.25

If you want to be a serious Switch gamer, you need to kick your game sessions up a notch with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — and this little beauty is a special Xenoblade Chronicles 2 themed edition. It includes motion controls, HD Rumble feature, built-in amiibo functionality, and all the other amazing features of the first-class Switch Pro controller, but with a way cooler color scheme and look. If you’re looking to please a Xenoblade Chronicles fan, or just any gamer who likes cool stuff, this gift will be sure to hit the sweet spot.

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Switch Travel Carry Case – $13.91

Designed to make your new Nintendo Switch Console even more portable & travel friendly, the Orzly Carry Case fits the Nintendo Switch with both its Joy-Con controllers attached to it, and the upper section features a separate inner pocket which can fit extra Joy-Cons, cables, games, and other smaller but essential accessories. The hard outer shell keeps your device protected while the soft inner material keeps it free from scratches. This gift is the perfect carry case for keeping your loved one’s Nintendo Switch securely stored when travelling or when not in use.

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Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Double Pack – $144.99

Pokemon sword and Pokemon shield launched exclusively for the Nintendo Switch system last year, and they’ve been among the hottest titles ever since. These two titles represent a new generation of Pokemon, just for Switch, and anyone on your list will love to get this double pack as a gift. They can become a Pokemon Trainer, embark on a new journey in the new Galar region, and unravel the mystery behind the legendary Pokemon zacian and zamazenta. Or they can explore the wild area, a vast expanse of land with free Camera control, and participate in Max raid battles in which players will face off against gigantic and super-strong Pokemon known as dynamax Pokemon. This package is chock full of Pokemon action.

Animal Crossing New Horizons – $49.99

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the best-selling Switch game of all time, and for good reason. It’s not just a game, it’s a way of life, letting you build an island community from scratch, create your personal getaway and customize your character, home, decorations, and even the landscape itself. Collect materials to construct everything from furniture to tools, then use what you create to give your island a personal touch. There’s even the fun of the real-time seasons, which bring new insects and fish to catch, new items to craft, and different challenges to achieve. Give this gift and you’ll be giving a whole new world to anyone who enjoys laid-back building games.

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Super Mario 3D All-Stars – $59.99

This is one gift that’s sure to please anyone on your Switch list. Discover (or rediscover) three of Mario’s most memorable adventures all in one package – Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. Now you (or some lucky gift receiver) can take these three adventures on the go as you jump into paintings to collect Power Stars and save Princess Peach in Super Mario 64, spray away paint-like goop with the help of your water-spouting friend, FLUDD, in Super Mario Sunshine, and travel from planet to planet and power up Rosalina’s Comet Observatory in Super Mario Galaxy. Don’t worry, the look is as smooth as ever with HD resolution for each game, while still retaining the look and feel of the originals. At $59.99 for three awesome titles, this is a gift that gives a lot of joy for a little price.

So, you wanted some good recommendations for Nintendo Switch gifts this year? We just gave you 15. Not bad right? And if you like these, be sure to check out our other Gift Guides for every platform. At COGconnected, we’re always watching for great gaming deals and buying guides, so stay tuned right here!

 

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