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Why we picked it: The controller Switch 2 owners upgrade to first, with back buttons for action games.

What reviewers love: Comfortable grip for long sessions, smooth sticks, strong battery life and a premium, solid feel.

Common complaint: Some reviewers question the value at its price.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who plays Switch 2 on the TV and wants a proper controller.

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Why we picked it: The big Switch 2 racer, and the easiest game to hand to a whole family on Christmas morning.

What reviewers love: Great-looking, runs smoothly on Switch 2, and multiplayer makes it a hit for family game nights.

Common complaint: Some reviewers feel it is expensive for a game.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who wants the big Switch 2 party game for family nights.

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Why we picked it: A glare-free e-reader that's light enough for hours and lasts weeks per charge.

What reviewers love: Excellent battery life, fast page turns, comfortable to hold and easy to carry everywhere.

Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out in the review summary when we checked.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who reads every night and travels light.

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Why we picked it: A standalone VR headset with no PC or console needed.

What reviewers love: Easy to use, very entertaining and kids love it.

Common complaint: Some report blurry visuals.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who is curious about VR and wants it without a gaming PC.

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Why we picked it: A tiny tracker for keys, bags and luggage that uses the Find My network.

What reviewers love: Exceeds expectations and takes seconds to set up.

Common complaint: It is not live GPS, so locations are not real-time; iPhone required.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who uses an iPhone and is always losing keys or bags.

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Why we picked it: A palm-sized, waterproof speaker that sounds bigger than it looks.

What reviewers love: Great sound for its size, very portable, easy Bluetooth pairing and surprisingly loud.

Common complaint: Battery life gets mixed reviews; some wish it lasted longer.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who wants music in the shower, at the park or in a backpack.

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Why we picked it: Noise cancelling and long battery life for a fraction of premium prices.

What reviewers love: Good sound and ANC for the money, very long battery life and easy multi-device pairing.

Common complaint: Some find the fit loose on their head.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who wants noise-cancelling headphones without a premium budget.

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Why we picked it: A life-size brick-built tribute to the classic handheld, with buttons that press like the real thing.

What reviewers love: Nostalgic design, a satisfying build and a great display piece.

Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out in the review summary when we checked.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who grew up with a Game Boy and likes a display build.

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Why we picked it: A calm, beautiful engine-building game about birds that wins over non-gamers too.

What reviewers love: Gorgeous artwork, lots of strategy and fun for the whole family.

Common complaint: Takes a while to learn fully at first.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who likes calm strategy games and pretty components.

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Why we picked it: A tile-laying strategy game that teaches in five minutes and plays in under an hour.

What reviewers love: Easy to learn, very replayable, quick and with lovely chunky pieces.

Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out when we checked.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who wants a strategy game that is quick to learn.

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Why we picked it: Fast, funny rounds that pull kids and adults into the same game.

What reviewers love: Easy to learn, genuinely funny cards and quick rounds that suit family nights.

Common complaint: Some say it gets repetitive after a while.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who likes quick, silly card games with friends.

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Why we picked it: The tumbler that keeps coffee hot or ice water cold through a whole shift.

What reviewers love: Excellent temperature retention, great size, lots of colours and easy to clean.

Common complaint: The slider lid isn't leak-proof; several reviewers report leaks.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who carries coffee everywhere and hates it going cold.

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Why we picked it: A warm, not-itchy everyday beanie that holds up to real winters.

What reviewers love: Warm, comfortable, not itchy and stays in place; lots of colours.

Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out in the review summary when we checked.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who spends cold mornings outside.

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Why we picked it: A bigger Minecraft set with a mine to explore, for fans who want more to build and play with.

What reviewers love: Pieces fit together well, it stays together after building, and kids play with it for a long time.

Common complaint: No repeated complaint stood out when we checked.

Who it suits: Someone in Canada who wants a Minecraft set with more to build and play.

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