Holiday Gift Guide 2017 – party time!
13/11/2017
Kick-start the festive fun this holiday season with an impromptu dance off, a wacky round of racing or some fist-flinging fun! There are plenty of party starters on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS family systems and Wii U this winter to get you in the holiday spirit!
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo 3DS family systems
Wii U
About multiplayer on Nintendo Switch
To play local multiplayer in the Nintendo Switch titles listed above, you can hand a Joy-Con controller to another player. For other Nintendo Switch titles that support local multiplayer, you may need to purchase additional compatible controllers like additional Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers to play with more than two players.
Nintendo Switch supports wireless internet connectivity, so you can play online at home or any other place where there’s a wireless hotspot.*
About multiplayer on Nintendo 3DS family systems
There are different types of multiplayer options available across Nintendo 3DS family systems, like Local Play and Download Play. For an explanation of these, and to see even more multiplayer titles, please visit the Multiplayer Hub.
Nintendo 3DS family systems also support wireless internet connectivity, so you can play online at home or any other place where there’s a wireless hotspot.
About multiplayer on Wii U
To play local multiplayer titles on Wii U, you may need to purchase additional controllers like Wii Remotes or Wii U Pro Controllers. You can find out which controllers a game supports by visiting its gamepage on this website, or by checking the back of the box in-store.
Wii U supports wireless internet connectivity out of the box, so if you have a wireless internet connection at home, you can play online in supported titles for free.
Where to buy
As well as being available at retail – though check with your local retailer for availability – all of these games are available as downloadable versions from Nintendo eShop on your system or via the gamepages on this website**! If you can’t decide on a specific game, you could always purchase a Nintendo eShop Card, in denominations of £15, £25 and £50.
You can also order games, systems and more directly from Nintendo at the Nintendo Official UK Store.
Looking for gifts for another gamer in your life? Head back to the Holiday Gift Guide 2017 homepage, where you’ll find a huge range of different gaming experiences and gift ideas.
Have fun this holiday season!
*Internet connection required during online play. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Online services require a Nintendo Account. Starting 2018, some online services will also require a paid subscription. Paid online service availability may be limited based on location. Find out more about the paid online subscription service.
**To be able to purchase download games or download demos and free software from Nintendo eShop on the official website, you'll need to have a Nintendo Account, and you'll need to have visited the Nintendo eShop on the device you wish to download on at least once. If you plan to download on a Wii U or a Nintendo 3DS family system, the Nintendo Account must also be linked to a Nintendo Network ID and your funds usable through the Nintendo Account must be merged with the funds tied to your Nintendo Network ID. For automatic download, your system must be updated and connected to the internet with automatic downloads enabled, and it must have enough storage to complete the download. To find out more, visit our Support section. Purchases made or demo downloads activated through the Nintendo website are processed via Nintendo eShop.
