22 holiday gifts teens will actually want this year, from $15 party games to a dash cam

$39.99 at Nintendo, PlayStation Store and Xbox, checked Nov 11

Sponsored by Ubisoft. Want to get the whole family having fun and laughing together? Grab Just Dance: Decades of Hits for your teens. From ABBA and Run DMC to Spice Girls and *NSYNC to Lil Jon and Bad Bunny, this game is so much fun for the whole family to dance to together. The routines range from easy-to-follow to actually quite challenging. It's $39.99 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox, so buy the version that matches the console you have.

Sponsored by Amazon. The Luna controller gives teens console-like access to the huge library of Amazon Luna games, including the ones that come with Prime. And as moms, we love that you can pause your play on the TV and pick it right back up on a different device when it's someone else's turn to decide what's on in the family room.

Take their gaming to the next level with these headsets that connect to multiple devices at the same time, without having to manually switch between them.

The Backbone controller turns an iPhone into a game system, so they can take their gaming with them wherever they go. This one has a Lightning connector, so it fits older iPhones; if your teen has a newer iPhone with USB-C, get the USB-C version instead.

This quick, fun party game is worth playing with anyone with a passing knowledge of video games, and it's great for those who've risen to expert level. There are some really deep cuts here.

Press-on nails have come a long way, and teens will love this reverse-French-tip look from Glamnetic. Or, if it's not their vibe, there are so many other cute styles to choose from, from bold prints to simple, understated solids.

Our readers' top-favorite beauty brand is a hit with teens too, and you literally can't go wrong with anything here, from their blush sticks to bronzers and lip-gloss-stashing phone cases.

We are still so here for the custom name necklace trend, and BaubleBar has some of the nicest around, with several font options and finishes. These are a true keepsake. Since it's personalized, give yourself extra time before the holidays.

This checks off the “need” category for those who do the want-need-wear-read method of gift-giving, and we love the quality and design of this particular shaver, which we've bought for our own kids.

Our teens are big fans of Aviator Nation's styles, and with basketball back in season they're excited to rep their favorite teams. All styles are unisex, and super nice quality. It's a splurge, so save it for the big gift.

$69.99, $27.99 with 60% off at checkout at Gap Factory, checked Nov 11

We always like to get something fresh for their wardrobe, and you can find incredible deals at Gap Factory. This mock-cashmere crewneck sweater is such a great staple piece, and it's so soft they'll want to live in it. The deal price shows at checkout, not on the product page.

The Hypercourt Express shoe just released in this rich merlot color, and we're obsessed.

$82.99 on sale at Madison Park (regularly $121.94), checked Nov 11

If your teen's favorite place is their bed, they'll love an upgrade to this so-plush, so-soft faux fur comforter set. The sale price is for a limited time, so check it before you order.

Whether they're packing for an overnight sleepover, a weekend trip, or just hauling all their stuff around in their car, we love this Super Soft Tote from Dagne Dover for our teens. This huge tote bag stuffs down into a tiny pouch when it's not in use, and it's machine washable.

This tiny camera actually works! It hangs from a necklace or keychain, and a USB cable uploads any photos they take to your computer. This is so cool.

This is a fun gift that they won't think to ask for, but teen drivers will love having. Not to mention the peace of mind it will give you, parents. Its wide-angle lenses capture front and rear drives and help reduce blind spots for your driver too.

$299.99 at Boost Mobile (regularly $899.99) with 2 months of Unlimited Premium prepaid, $419.99 total, checked Nov 11

Sponsored by Boost Mobile. Whether it's time for your kid's first phone or they just need an upgrade, Boost Mobile is a great place to start your phone shopping. This trendy Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is $299.99 with Boost's Bring Your Line deal when you prepay two months of the $60-a-month Unlimited Premium plan, so you pay $419.99 up front. Keeping the phone they already have? Boost's Unlimited plan is $10 a month for the first six months for new customers, then $25 a month.

If your teens are obsessed with The Traitors, they'll love this party game where they receive their role of traitor or friend via the murder phone. Then they receive keys and clues throughout each unique game to try to solve the murder. It's super fun.

If your kid cannot stop dribbling the ball inside, this is the gift that will save your sanity and their game. They can dribble indoors to their heart's content, and you'll never hear the first bounce.

Our kids will never get tired of LEGO for Christmas, even if they've graduated to the more sophisticated designs, like this super-fun bouquet of flowers designed by Olivia Rodrigo.

Play-Doh has also ventured into the grown-up market with this floral set inspired by the viral Sarah J. Maas books your teen has probably devoured. If they're a fan, they'll love this unexpected gift.

We will never not get our kids books for Christmas, even when they're teens! Top picks this season include The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth (a new Divergent series), the new fantasy A Conspiracy of Charming Monsters by Holly Black, the cute rom-com Falling Like Snow by Misty Wilson, or a YA classic they might have missed, like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or our editor's favorite of all time, Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri.