Which gadgets will consumers snap up, and which companies might benefit?
Well, Nintendo (NTDOY), whose stock has lagged sharply, has a new Wii gaming console. Popular games such as "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" and "Halo" will top many a shopping list. There's a flurry of new tablets, cellphones, devices in between called "phablets" and e-readers; this year's crop includes strong offerings from Barnes & Noble (BKS) and hardware newcomer Google (GOOG). Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) and Microsoft (MSFT) have well-reviewed devices to battle the Apple's (AAPL) iPhone. (Microsoft publishes MSN Money.)
Smaller companies looking to make a big mark are offering intriguing devices as well: an affordable box that connects your TV to the Internet, cool headphones and a thermostat that could change the way you heat.
Click through this slide show, published Nov. 20, for a look at 10 potentially popular tech gadgets for this holiday season.













