Fan-favorite video games to give as gifts
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- We rounded up best-selling video games by console.
- What's your console? We have the game below.
- The XBox One X, PS4 Pro, and Nintendo Switch were all released in 2017.
2017 was a big year for gamers. At the forefront of exciting game console releases, the Nintendo Switch, Microsoft's Xbox One X, and the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro came out — meaning new and improved tweaks were made to the games we know and love.
The cool part is, both the PlayStation 4 Pro and the Xbox One X can still play your old PS4 and Xbox One games — but now, the display and visuals will be more enhanced.
Now that the new year is in full swing, we're thinking it's time to invest in some new gaming gear. Whether for you, a friend, your children or even your grand kids, we think everyone deserves a chance to have some fun and be a kid. These games below will definitely do the trick — no matter how advanced you decide to go.
Ahead, we rounded up the best-selling (or newly released) games for some of the most popular gaming systems out there. And so, whether buying a new console plus video games — or just the games on their own, we've got you covered. Happy shopping!
Nintendo Switch
Super Mario Odyssey ($54.98; amazon.com)
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ($59.99; amazon.com)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ($56.99; amazon.com)
PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 4
Call of Duty WWII ($49.94, originally $59.99; amazon.com)
Assassin's Creed Origins (starting at $41.18; amazon.com)
Destiny 2 (starting at $30.59; amazon.com)
Xbox One X and Xbox One
Player Unknown's Battlegrounds ($29.88; amazon.com)
Forza Motorsport 7 ($48; amazon.com)
Wii
Mario Kart Wii ($39.99; amazon.com)
Just Dance 2018 (starting at $36.94; amazon.com)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl ($39; amazon.com)
Wii U
The Legend of Zelda ($57.95; amazon.com)
Just Dance 2018 ($59.99; amazon.com)
Super Smash Bros. ($59.99; amazon.com)