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Gaming gifts are some of the most wanted presents every Christmas, but it’s easy to buy the wrong thing for the wrong console. Here are well-reviewed games and accessories on offer right now that deliver to Ireland, sorted by who you’re buying for.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent expert reviews (linked below) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Quick picks
- Best family game: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Switch), with 4-player co-op.
- Best single-player Switch game: Super Mario Odyssey.
- For Pokémon fans: Pokémon Scarlet (Switch).
- For adult horror fans: Resident Evil Requiem (PS5, adults only).
- Best console headset: Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3.
- Best premium headset: HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless.
- Best budget PC mouse: Logitech G305.
- For retro fans who like building: LEGO Nintendo Game Boy (18+).
Check the console first
- Switch games also play on Nintendo Switch 2 in most cases, but Switch 2 games don’t work on the original Switch.
- PS5 games won’t work on a PS4, and Xbox games won’t work on PlayStation.
- Check the PEGI age rating on the box, especially for horror and shooter games.
Switch games for families
For families, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is the stand-out: up to four people can play together, and Game Informer scored it 9.25 out of 10. Super Mario Odyssey is one of the best single-player adventures on the console. Pokémon Scarlet is a huge favourite with kids, though reviewers warned about bugs and performance problems.
- 19.2
Super Mario Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Best for: All ages
A brilliant, hugely creative 3D Mario adventure with loads to discover. It’s one of the best games on Switch and a safe Christmas present for almost anyone with the console.
What we like
- Hugely creative worlds
- Cappy adds fun new moves
- Lots of content
- Great for all ages
Watch out for
- Finding everything takes real dedication
- Not native 1080p on a TV
See today’s price - 28.9
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury (Nintendo Switch)
Best for: Family co-op
Two great Mario games in one box: the clever, colourful 3D World with up to four-player co-op, plus the open-world Bowser’s Fury. A brilliant family game for Christmas Day.
What we like
- Excellent 4-player co-op
- Clever, varied levels
- Bowser’s Fury adds a fresh open-world adventure
- Great power-ups like the Cat Suit
Watch out for
- 3D World is a port with small changes
- Bowser’s Fury is fairly short
- Boss fights can get repetitive
See today’s price - 37.2
Pokémon Scarlet (Nintendo Switch)
Best for: Pokémon fans
The most ambitious Pokémon game yet, with a big open world to explore and lots to catch. Reviewers were clear that it has bugs and performance problems, but Pokémon fans still love it, and it’s a popular gift.
What we like
- Big open world to explore
- Lots of Pokémon to catch
- Colourful characters
Watch out for
- Bugs and performance issues
- Dated encounters
- Very similar to Pokémon Violet
See today’s price
For adult gamers
Resident Evil Requiem is one of the biggest games of 2026, and RTÉ called it an addictive, nerve-shredding horror. It’s gory and made for adults only.
- 18.8
Resident Evil Requiem (PS5)
Best for: Horror fans (adults)
A gripping, nerve-shredding survival horror that mixes tense stealth with action-heavy sections. Reviewers call it Resident Evil at its best. It’s gory and made for adults only.
What we like
- Gripping story
- Tense stealth sections and big action moments
- Strong level design and puzzles
- Great visuals
Watch out for
- Very gory: adults only
- Grace’s slow movement can frustrate
See today’s price
Gaming headsets
A good headset is a gift that gets used every day. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 works across Xbox, PlayStation, PC and Switch with an 80-hour battery and got an Editor’s Choice award from Tom’s Guide. The HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless is a step up for long sessions, with an even bigger battery and dual wireless.
- 18.3
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Wireless Gaming Headset
Best for: Console gamers
A great-value wireless gaming headset with immersive sound, a clear AI noise-reducing mic, comfortable earcups and a huge 80-hour battery. The controls are crowded on one side and sound can distort at very high volume, but it’s one of the best budget picks.
What we like
- Up to 80 hours battery
- Comfortable memory foam earcups
- Clear mic with noise reduction
- Works across consoles and PC
Watch out for
- Cluttered controls on one earcup
- Distorts at high volume
See today’s price - 28.2
HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 Wireless Gaming Headset
Best for: PC and console gamers
-23%A very good wireless gaming headset with an enormous battery life, a comfortable fit and the handy ability to use 2.4GHz and Bluetooth at the same time. Music sound is only average and the software is still basic, but for long gaming sessions it’s excellent.
What we like
- Up to 250 hours of battery (2.4GHz)
- Use 2.4GHz and Bluetooth together
- Comfortable for long sessions
- Strong positional sound for games
Watch out for
- Average for music
- Base station suits desktop setups
- Software still in beta
€229Was €299-23%
For PC gamers
The Logitech G305 is a cheap, reliable wireless gaming mouse and a great stocking filler for PC players.
- 18.3
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
Best for: Budget wireless gaming
A brilliant budget wireless gaming mouse with a lag-free Lightspeed connection, a precise sensor and lots of button options. It runs on a single AA battery and suits small to medium hands best, but for the price it’s hard to beat.
What we like
- Reliable lag-free wireless
- Precise Hero sensor
- Light and comfortable
- Lots of button remapping
Watch out for
- Runs on an AA battery (not rechargeable)
- No Bluetooth
- May be small for big hands
See today’s price
More ideas: tech gifts for teens, LEGO and toy gifts by age and all Christmas gift ideas.
Sources: Game Informer (Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury), RTÉ (Resident Evil Requiem), Tom’s Guide (Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3).