23 gifts for gamers: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo and more

This Nintendo Switch bundle includes the base system -- capable of TV, tabletop and handheld modes -- with neon red and blue joy-cons, a digital download of the massively popular "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" game and 12 months of an individual Nintendo Switch Online membership.

For those who only want to play the Switch in handheld mode, the Nintendo Switch Lite is ready for on-the-go gaming. It comes in a variety of colors, including blue, gray, turquoise, yellow and coral.

The latest installment in the "Mario Party" franchise features more than 110 minigames, 22 playable characters, seven boards and hours of fun.

A sequel to the blockbuster 2017 game "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," last year's "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" has our protagonist Link on another action-packed adventure to save Hyrule and offers dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of gameplay.

The most recent entry into the "Legend of Zelda" franchise, "Echoes of Wisdom" is the first game in the series with Zelda herself as the main playable character. Follow the princess as she sets out to save Hyrule -- and Link -- with the handy Tri Rod.

"Stardew Valley" is a farming sim that has won the hearts of cozy gamers since its original release in 2016. Now, almost nine years later, the game is still fresh as ever thanks to significant -- and free -- updates from its dedicated developer, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone.

This travel case, which fits the Switch or Switch Lite, also includes storage for up to nine games and lets you show off your love for Kirby.

This slimmer design of the PlayStation 5 console provides 1TB of storage, supports digital-only gaming and comes with a DualSense wireless controller.

It's the power of the PlayStation in the palm of your hand. Play games over your home Wi-Fi while freeing up the TV to binge watch your favorite shows.

Join Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face off against Kraven the Hunter in "Marvel's Spider-Man 2," a sequel to the 2018 original.

The hype for this newly released game is out of this world. Look no further than the seven nominations "Astro Bot" received at The Game Awards 2024, including one for game of the year.

Another game of the year nominee at The Game Awards 2024 and recipient of seven nominations, "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth," is the sequel to 2020's "Final Fantasy VII Remake" and the second of a planned trilogy of games remaking the landmark 1997 game "Final Fantasy VII."

This remastered version of the 2020 masterpiece only elevates Ellie and Abby's stories and provides fans of the HBO series an idea of what's next for the show.

The digital-only version of Xbox's current generation, the Series S provides 512GB of storage and comes with a single controller. Upgrade to the Series X for a more powerful gaming experience and disc drive.

A must for any "Star Wars" fan who wants to live their Jedi fantasy, "Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" is the sequel to 2019's "Fallen Order" and picks back up five years later in the story of Jedi Knight Cal Kestis, voiced and portrayed by "Shameless" star Cameron Monaghan.

This version of the massively popular "Elden Ring" includes the base game as well as the DLC. Available on Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC.

Can't decide which game to get for someone this holiday season? With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, they will have access to hundreds of games to choose from, including day-one games on their release day, various EA titles and access to cloud gaming.

Take your gaming experience to the next level in VR with the Meta Quest 3S. Bundle includes "Batman: Arkham Shadow" and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+.

Protect your AirPods Pro case while making it look like a retro handheld game console similar to the original GameBoy. This protective case has 4.6 stars and more than 22,000 ratings on Amazon.

Turn your phone into a console with Backbone for quality gaming on the go. This version looks like a PlayStation controller and works with most Android devices and iPhone 15 or newer models.

Wanna be the very best like no one ever was? Add some Pokémon flair to your phone with these MagSafe PopGrips from PopSockets, featuring some of the most beloved pocket monsters, like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Gengar.

The Razer Edge gaming tablet allows you to play games from Google Play or stream PC and Xbox games in the palm of your hand -- and does so at an affordable price point.