Nintendo Gift Ideas for Kids

The Switch is a kid favorite for good reason — bright, friendly, easy to pick up. The tricky part is picking a game that's age-appropriate and that they don't already own. Here are some can't-miss options, plus the gift that takes the guesswork out entirely.

Family-friendly Switch games kids love

• Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 — joyful, gentle 3D platforming and a great first Mario.
• Yoshi and the Mysterious Book — a cozy, low-stress adventure perfect for younger players.
• Princess Peach: Showtime! — approachable and full of charm.
• Super Mario Party Jamboree — easy, hilarious family game night.
• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD — with a co-op mode so a grown-up can help.

Why an eShop card is a parent-friendly gift

If you're not sure what they have — or you want them to choose — a Nintendo eShop card is ideal. The child picks the game (with a parent's sign-off), so there are no duplicates and no wrong guesses, and you set the budget. A $20 eShop card makes a great, right-sized gift, and the funds never expire if they want to save up.

How they redeem it

Redeeming takes about a minute — here's the step-by-step guide to redeeming an eShop card on Switch to pass along with the gift.