It's the Holidays, so we're back with our Holiday Gift Guides. We know that you're eager to buy your friends, family, or your kids amazing gifts for the holiday season, but you might not know what gift to get. You might be too worried that you'll get the wrong gift. While we believe that gifts are always welcome and that there's no such thing as a bad gift, we do understand that some gifts are better than others. In this particular guide, we help you find what to get your friend who has a Nintendo Switch. Check out our Nintendo Switch Holiday Gift Guide and find the perfect gift for your Switch gamer friend.

Nintendo Switch Holiday Gift Guide: What to get for your Switch Gamer friend

We get it, getting the perfect gift isn't easy. That's why you're reading this guide, after all. Don't worry, you're not alone and we're here to help. Here are some gift ideas for your Switch gamer friend and family:

Best Switch Games Gift Ideas

Your best bet in gifting this holiday for your Switch gamer friends or family is video games. With how many games there are out there, there are bound to be some games your friend still doesn't have. If you've been seeing your friend posting about a game he's been looking forward to get, then you should probably go for those. However, if you're not sure what game your friend wants, then here are some safe suggestions we can offer you:

  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Metroid Dread
  • Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Monster Hunter: Rise
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Shin Megami Tensei V
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
  • Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
  • Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  • Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

If you're really unsure in what to get as a gift, you can also pick up one of the Choose One Switch cards that lets them pick one of three games. When in doubt, you can also just get them a Nintendo eShop card.

Best Switch Accessories Gift Ideas

Apart from games, there are a couple of items that every Switch gamer would appreciate as a Holiday gift. These are somewhat safe gift ideas to give your friend or family:

Best Premium Switch Gift Ideas

Now, if you're going to give a gift to someone really special, then you might not want to give just any generic gift. Here are some premium gift Switch gift ideas that will surely make someone's holidays complete.

And that's it for our Nintendo Switch Holiday Gift Guide! Looking for the same lists for the Xbox and PS? Check them out here:

Xbox Holiday Gift Guide
PS Holiday Gift Guide