It is never too early to think about the holidays, and Nintendo of Canada has released its gift guide for the year. What games are you planning to get this holiday season?
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‘Tis the season! This year, we’re excited to bring even more joy and excitement to gamers of all ages, with the brand new Nintendo Switch 2 system and a lineup of must-have games that will make the perfect gift for everyone on your list – gamers, kids and kids at heart. Discover the magic of the Nintendo Switch 2, promising endless fun and unforgettable memories this holiday season!
PLAY ALL TOGETHER. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.
The next evolution of Nintendo Switch systems, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here! With powerful processing speeds and a bigger, brighter screen, players can enjoy enhanced visuals, either with some of the new Nintendo Switch 2 games or compatible games from their existing Nintendo Switch libraries.
The reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers snap on magnetically and can even function as a mouse in compatible games – adding a new level of precision and play.
And with GameChat, you can stay connected like never before. Simply press the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller to start an online chat with up to 12 of your friends and family at a time. Use a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera, and wave hello from across the world while you play – up to four people can share their game screen and video at a time, whether you’re in the same game or not. It’s perfect for spreading holiday cheer with loved ones.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is available now for $629.99 CAD.
The Nintendo Switch 2 camera is available now for $69.99 CAD.
INCREDIBLE GAMES. ENDLESS HOLIDAY FUN.
Mario Kart World
Put the pedal to the metal this holiday season with Mario Kart World, a brand-new experience set in a vast interconnected environment. The world is your racetrack in this massive evolution of the Mario Kart™ series! Rule the roads on new and re-imagined courses, explore the panoramic vista in free roam mode, take on a classic Grand Prix or go the distance in the Knockout Tour elimination mode – a brand new, fierce 24-driver mode, racers are steadily eliminated, checkpoint by checkpoint, until only one remains.
Mario Kart World is available now exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 for $109.99 CAD.
Level up the gift to the racer in your life with the Nintendo Switch™ 2 + Mario Kart™ World Bundle ($699.99 CAD). The bundle includes a full game download of Mario Kart World and is available online and in select retail stores, while supplies last.
Donkey Kong Bananza
Smash into the holiday spirit with Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D platforming action adventure starring Donkey Kong and a talented young singer named Pauline! Together, the pair explore the vast underground world by smashing, crashing, jumping and singing their way through it. Enjoy this rollicking adventure playing solo or in co-op with a friend this holiday.
Donkey Kong Bananza is available now exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 for $99.99 CAD.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Protect peace in Lumiose City this holiday! Whether you’re a die-hard Pokémon fan or about to toss your first Poké Ball, Pokémon Legends: Z-A has plenty to offer for Trainers of all types. In this role-playing adventure, you can catch, battle, and Mega Evolve—all in real time! Step onto the battlefield and command your Pokémon directly—there are no turns!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases on October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 systems for $99.99 CAD. The game is also available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model systems for $84.99 CAD.
The perfect gift for the Pokémon fan? Gift them the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle ($699.99 CAD). The bundle includes a full game download of Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and is available online and in select retail stores, while supplies last.
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
Throw an even bigger bash with Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV! Bring your family and friends together for an upgraded version of your favourite party game. Experience new ways to play and get ready to go all in because this game is all about audience participation! With CameraPlay, players’ faces are put into the action during minigames and when viewing the game board. Plus, it can capture player movements to enable full-body motion controls in select minigames, bringing the spirit of togetherness and enhancing the fun!
Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is available now for $114.99 CAD. And, if you already own Super Mario Party Jamboree, you can purchase an Upgrade Pack for only $29.99 CAD.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
Experience the epic battles of the Imprisoning War first-hand in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, storming onto Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for the holiday season. Step onto the battlefield as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and other legendary heroes as you fight to reclaim your homeland – and live the story of Demon King Ganondorf’s invasion that was only briefly alluded to in The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom game.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases on November 6, 2025 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 systems for $99.99 CAD.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Explore the mysterious planet Viewros to find a way home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Play as Samus Aran, one of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy, to battle abhorrent alien creatures who inhabit the planet, use your psychic abilities and scan stone statues and ruins for clues on how to move forward. On the mission you’ll encounter Lamorn, an alien race that once existed on planet Viewros, and Sylux, a deadly sharpshooter with a grudge against the Galactic Federation and Samus.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond releases on December 4, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 systems for $99.99 CAD. The game is also available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model systems for $84.99 CAD.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
Travel to the stars with Mario this holiday in two classic games, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2. With enhanced versions of these beloved adventures, including updated visuals, terrific transformations, extra Storybook Chapters, a new Assist Mode, and more, the Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 games are out of this world!
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 releases on October 2, 2025 on the Nintendo Switch system for $99.99 CAD and will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Each game can be purchased separately (as digital downloads only) for $54.99 CAD.
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Will you be picking any of these up?
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