Tired of predictable presents? Let's liven things up with some classic Nintendo merch. Whether you're on the hunt for the perfect gift for a gamer or just want to add some excitement to your own life, we've got you covered. From a new system equipped to play N64 games on 4K TVs to some of our favorite Nintendo Switch games, we've handpicked the best of the best for 2025. The IGN Deals team was excited to collaborate with some of our NVC folks (shout out to all the Ninfriendos) this week to get their own personal recommendations here, so let's take a look at the latest and greatest gifts for that Nintendo fanatic in your life, in no particular order (except for #1).
TL;DR - Best Nintendo Gift Ideas
1. Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle
Picked by: IGN Deals Team
To nobody's surprise, we have to recommend the Switch 2, especially the Mario Kart World bundle. We gave Mario Kart World an 8 out of 10 in our review, with Logan Plant saying, “Mario Kart World may not make the most convincing case that going open-world was the boost the series needed, but excellent multiplayer racing, incredible polish, and the thrilling new Knockout Tour mode still more than live up to its legacy.”
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been flying off shelves despite a lack of Black Friday deals, and then even more so after retailers finally dropped the price by $50 off and on during Cyber Week. There are more Switch 2 bundles still available that include everything from microSD Express cards to other games. Although this list is technically unordered, this is the clear winner for the best Nintendo gift you can get this year.
In case this cutie goes out of stock, see additional plushies below in our additional gift idea lineup.
10. Nintendo eShop Gift Card
On the practical side, we'd be remiss not to at least mention a safe bet for gamers: a Nintendo eShop gift card. Not sure if your pal already owns a game? Not sure what to get a Nintendo lover who already has everything you can think of? Let them pick and give them the freedom (and time) to shop Nintendo games and online merch themselves. You can't go wrong with an eShop card for Christmas.
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