The Nintendo Switch is a perfect family console, with its portability and a myriad of beautiful games perfect for any young gamer.
Parents who want to start gaming or parent gamers who want to slowly introduce gaming to their little ones often opt for the Nintendo Switch mainly due to its size, portability, and the classic Nintendo titles everyone loves.
It's always a great time to buy a Nintendo Switch and Switch games and Nintendo already confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 will have backward compatibility.
From a parent's perspective, this is a great way to build your kid's game library while making sure that they can still play on Nintendo's next-gen console.
If you have decided to give a Nintendo Switch game to your child this Christmas, look no further as we have the top 7 Switch games you should buy this holiday season.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great game that teaches your children how to work hard and appreciate their friends no matter how they look. The lovely neighbors in Animal Crossing: New Horizons also have different personalities that your kids will love.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons also supports local multiplayer within the same island, or your kids can visit a different island via online multiplayer. Having to frustratingly deal with Tom Nook after paying your house debt is definitely a good lesson to learn.
Super Mario Party: Jamboree
Ah, Nintendo's way of fostering sibling relationships or building sibling rivalries depending on how you look at it. Super Mario Party: Jamboree is a definite must-have if you own a Nintendo Switch, much more if you have kids at home.
With over 110 minigames, you, your kids, and their friends will have a great time playing Super Mario Party: Jamboree.
It can also become too competitive depending on the group of kids, which may also be the prime opportunity to teach sportsmanship and fairness.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
If you have a young gamer who loves to listen to stories and is naturally creative, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a great game to introduce them to the world of Zelda and Link.
Best for older kids, Echoes of Wisdom lets them explore Hyrule while encouraging them to be creative in using the Echoes, Zelda's main tools in the game.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is visually stunning and charming in its own way, and will surely give you hours of parent-child bonding when you both try to figure out the best way to use the Pot Echo.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Of course, Nintendo's Pokemon games are always a hit when it comes to Christmas gifts. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the very first full open-world Pokemon game and offers a lot of freedom in terms of exploration, which is perfect for any kid who loves adventures and exploring new places.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet also have new mechanics that make it easier for kids to play. For example, Pokemon obedience isn't limited to the gym badges anymore, meaning your kid can stick with their favorite starter Pokemon and still be able to explore without feeling obligated to finish the gyms.
The other mainline Pokemon games as well as Pokemon Legends: Arceus are also great picks for a Christmas gift this holiday season. It's only a matter of which starter Pokemon they'd love best.
Splatoon 3
For shooting games, Splatoon 3 is a great game to get your young gamer started. Splatoon 3 has different game modes perfect for every scenario, such as a single-player story mode, local multiplayer, and online ranked battles.
These competitive games usually require access to the Internet, so be sure to keep in mind who they are playing with to always encourage safe Internet usage. If you are a parent who is just new to gaming, we have a set of great tips to get you started in your home's holistic approach to gaming.
Splatoon 3 will have you spend countless hours clearing waves with your child, so improve your aim and get practicing!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
If you have a kid who is keen to learn the basics of fighting games, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is a great start. Featuring different characters from Nintendo and many others, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the perfect gift for any kid who loves everything Nintendo.
Its multiplayer modes are perfect for those relaxing weekends. While the gameplay itself is far from relaxing, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate improves your kid's hand-eye coordination, as well as game knowledge when it comes to creating great combos.
Additionally, fighting games are one of the perfect avenues to teach kids about humbleness and perseverance. Sometimes, you just have to tell them to "git gud".
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Playing Mario Kart is like a rite of passage for any young gamers playing on a Nintendo console, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has all the bells and whistles of a great Mario Kart game.
Featuring a large cast of Super Mario characters, your kids will surely love racing in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Mario Kart also features different game modes should you or your kid prefer to do something else other than running laps around the Rainbow Road.
Like the titles above, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is no less competitive and may result in banter here and there. Well, these games are great tools to teach kids fairness, empathy, and sportsmanship, so race your heart out and have a great time with your kid.
While these Nintendo Switch titles are perfect for gifts this Christmas season, it's best to always supervise your kids during their gaming sessions.
A loss here, a win there, or a confusing puzzle here can be a wonderful moment to establish and teach kids how they can manage their day-to-day challenges and difficulties.
After all, gaming with your child is one of the best activities to do every day, not just this holiday season.
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