Thinking about the holidays brings to mind images of warm indoor gatherings, donning ugly sweaters, and catching up next to the orange glow of yule log, whether it is radiating from a fireplace or the luminous glow of a 4K TV. However, what is often forgotten is the long drives and flights to get to these joyous celebrations – not to mention, sometimes these gatherings are just boring. That is why we have put together a list of all the portable gaming and entertainment that will take the stress out of your holiday travels (or holiday doldrums).
Nintendo Switch (OLED) Neon Red/Neon Blue
This year don’t dread the hours in the car or airport on your way to holiday festivities, come prepared with the Nintendo Switch to help pass the time and mitigate any travel-induced stress. The latest OLED console marries the old with the new as the Neon Red/ Neon Blue colorway provides a throwback to the original Switch, while the enhanced seven-inch OLED screen provides you with an elevated visual experience. And with 64 GB of internal storage, this Nintendo Switch will allow you plenty of storage for any progress you make on the journey to your final destination.
Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones Matte Black
There are few things in life more frustrating than being near a crying baby on a flight, especially when you are just trying to get to your holiday destination. While the screams might keep you from getting some much-needed rest, there is also the feeling of being totally powerless since there is nothing you can do to will help the situation. Eliminate that inconvenience altogether this season and pick up a pair of Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones. These Beats provide a comfortable over-ear fit, while also offering you real-time audio calibration, active noise cancellation, and convenient on-ear controls that allow you to change the volume, select tracks, and access voice activation. With up to 22 hours of battery life, the Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones are sure to last the duration of your travels and then some.
Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Decorating for the holidays is a tradition that really gets you in the mood for the season, so why not get some practice by customizing your island in the celebrated Nintendo game Animal Crossing: New Horizons. In the game, you are able to create and explore your own utopia while tending to your guests’ needs on the island. The game even allows you to stay connected and visit the islands of other players, so if it happens to come up in conversation at a holiday party, you have an easy way to stay connected during the rest of the year.
Apple Airpods (3rd Gen) White
While the actual holidays are a time of slow-moving relaxation, the lead-up to them can be quite chaotic and hectic. A lot of time is spent multitasking as you balance shopping, work, school, decorating, cooking, cleaning, finalizing plans, and much more. The Apple Airpods (3rd Generation) will allow you to free up your hands. With the Airpods, you can easily take calls on the go while completing everything on your checklist or provide you listen to the calming sounds of your favorite podcast or artist on the go. And with six hours of listening time on each charge, these Airpods will not quit on you when you need them most.
Kanye West Donda Stem Player
The winter season brings a whole new playlist for us all. Whether you are the person that has been cranking Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” since November 1st or you’re waiting for the big winter releases like Adele’s album 30, Kanye West Donda Stem Player will allow you to personalize your favorite songs this season. This unique device allows you to take control of any song by adjusting the vocals, drums, bass, and sample tracks while also granting you the ability to isolate parts, add effects, and split any song into stems. The device comes preloaded with the latest Ye album, Donda, but you can also upload any song to it and remix it to your liking.
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Twin Pack
The holidays always seem to have a timeless nostalgic feel to them whether it is brought about by home-cooked meals, seeing old friends from your hometown neighborhood, or one of your family’s annual holiday traditions. Let yourself fully indulge in that nostalgia and feel all the warmth that comes with it by picking up a new take on a classic: Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Video Game Bundle for the Nintendo Switch. The game allows you to travel back 15 years and relive the classic Sinnoh region adventure remastered in a 2D chibi art style. The game features updates from the original including clothing customization, additional Pokéball stickers, and the inclusion of Fairy-type Pokémon. With the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Bundle for the Nintendo Switch, you will receive a copy of both versions of the games so you can play it twice on your own to find all of the version-specific Pokémon, or share a copy with a friend so that you can trade your way to catching them all.
