COGconnected’s Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2025
It’s that time of year when you start thinking of all the amazing gaming goodies you can gift to those wonderful people in your life. Or yourself. If you have a Nintendo gamer in your life, then you’ve come to the right place. In this gift guide, we’ll show you all-things-Nintendo to ensure your favourite Nintendo gamer is a happy gamer. We’ll cover their latest console, the Nintendo Switch 2, compatible accessories, must-have games, and some additional Nintendo swag that’ll put a smile on any fans face.
Let’s get that shopping list of yours cleared off with this handy gift guide.
Nintendo Switch 2
The best thing you can do for a Nintendo gamer this year is to wrap up a Nintendo Switch 2 console. The successor to the incredibly successful and beloved Nintendo Switch, the Switch 2 is Nintendo’s latest console. Rather than come up with some new, wild and crazy – as Nintendo is known to do in the best possible way – Nintendo opted to improve on the Nintendo Switch with the Switch 2. Every aspect of the Switch 2 is an improvement and should provide gamers with years of enjoyment.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Make no mistake, this is one of the most comfortable controllers in gaming. If your Nintendo gamer has a Nintendo Switch 2, then the Pro Controller is an absolute must.
Nintendo Switch Online Membership
The Nintendo Switch Online Membership comes in a variety of different options, including individual and family. This membership allows Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 gamers to play games online and enjoy some classic gaming with Nintendo Switch Online.
Games
Your shiny new game console is only as good as the games it plays. Fortunately for Nintendo fans, there is no shortage of amazing games worth enjoying. Here’s a list of must-play Nintendo Switch 2 games. Some of these games are compatible with the original Nintendo Switch, but not all of them, so keep that in mind when you’re shopping.
Mario Kart World
Check out our Mario Kart World review here.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Check out our Donkey Kong Bananza review here.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
Check out our Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV review here.
Kirby Air Riders
We’ll have our Kirby Air Riders review available soon!
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Check out our Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review here.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
Check out our Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Star-Crossed World review here.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
We’ll have our Pokémon Legends: Z-A review available soon!
Amazing Third-Party Accessories
Third-party accessories are an excellent way to get more out of your game console, without having to break the bank.
Airlite Fit Headset
The Airlite Fit Headset is a low-cost, wired headset from Turtle Beach. Perfect for online gamers.
Rematch Wireless Controller
These Rematch Wireless Controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2 have some incredible design options. Perfect for gamers who need extra controllers. Made by Turtle Beach.
PlayTrek Travel Case
Keep your Nintendo Switch 2 protected with a PlayTrek Travel Case from Turtle Beach.
Advantage Wired Controller with Lumectra
Game in colourful style with this impressive Advantage Wired Controller from PowerA. Check out our review here.
Extra Goodies
And finally, we have some extra goodies that any Nintendo fan would love to receive.
Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo
Stay on time with this impressive Nintendo alarm clock. The Alarmo combines Nintendo’s beloved franchises with telling-time.
Metroid Prime Retrospective book
The Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book showcases the art from the amazing Metroid Prime trilogy, just in time for Metroid Prime 4.
Amiibo
You’d be hard-pressed to find a Nintendo fan who doesn’t enjoy collecting Amiibo. And this year, Nintendo has gone all out with new Street Fighter, Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 4, and Kirby Air Riders amiibo. Amazing collectables any fan would love to own.
And that concludes our Nintendo Holiday Gift Guide 2025. If you’re looking for more ideas for gamers, be sure to check out our Definitive PlayStation Gift Guide, our 2025 Holiday Tech and Gear Guide, and our Best Stocking Stuffers for the Gamer in Your Life.