Nintendo unveils Black Friday deals offering increased gaming opportunities during the upcoming festive season
In the realm of gaming, Nintendo's Switch continues to captivate players with its versatile console and an extensive library of games. This August, numerous deals make it an even more enticing choice for both newcomers and seasoned players. Here's a roundup of the best deals currently available and what to expect during the upcoming holiday season.
Holiday Deals
The holiday season is approaching, and Nintendo has some exciting offers in store. Starting in August, retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target will be offering significant discounts on consoles, bundles, games, and accessories.
One of the standout deals is the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, which is available for $499 at Walmart, offering a savings of about $30 compared to buying separately. Various Switch 2 bundles with Pro Controllers, extended warranties, and MightySkins skins are priced from $699.99 to $879.99 at Macy’s.
For those looking for the standard Nintendo Switch or OLED models, renewed units are available at substantial savings. The renewed standard Switch is on sale at Amazon for $239, and renewed Switch OLED models are around $279, saving nearly $70 from their launch prices.
Controller Deals and Accessories
PowerA controllers, a popular third-party alternative to official Joy-Cons, are currently $20 off at Best Buy. Some bundles include accessory packs like the Surge 11-in-1 Starter Pack, available for about $379.99 together with the console and games.
Game Discounts
NIS America is currently hosting an eShop sale, offering deeply discounted Nintendo Switch games, including titles like The Alliance Alive HD Remastered and SNK 40th Anniversary Collection until August 18, 2025. Popular first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario franchise titles frequently see discounts in large sale events, sometimes up to 8% or more off MSRP.
Mario Kart World, new at $79.99 MSRP, is bundled digitally with the Switch 2 to save about $30 on the game cost.
Seasonal and eShop Sales
Although the Nintendo eShop Summer Sale has ended, players can still find discounted titles and bundles through retailer promotions and publisher sales like those offered by NIS America.
November Deals
Beginning on Nov. 24, select local retailers will offer deals on Nintendo games, including a $20 discount on titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom", "Super Mario Maker 2", "Animal Crossing: New Horizons", "Pikmin 4", "Nintendo Switch Sports", "Kirby and the Forgotten Land", "Super Mario Odyssey", and "Pikmin 1 + 2" ($39.99 each).
New Bundle and Online Membership
A new bundle, the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition with Bonus Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, will be available at a discounted price of $209.99, including a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Individual Membership. This bundle provides access to select DLC at no additional cost, as well as access to Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games.
Starting Nov. 24, the Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle and the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle will be available at a discounted price of $299.99 and $349.99 respectively, both including a digital download of the "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe" game and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership.
Additional Deals
The Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store will offer deals on select titles starting Nov. 19. The Nintendo Switch Carrying Case & Screen Protector - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition will be available at a $10 discount.
The Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition features a gold-colored design inspired by the Legend of Zelda game series, with the iconic Hylian Crest displayed on the back.
With these deals, the holiday season is shaping up to be an exciting time for Nintendo Switch fans, offering a perfect opportunity to expand their gaming library or upgrade their console.
- The Nintendo Switch continues to captivate players with its versatile console and extensive library of games, especially during the upcoming holiday season.
- In August, retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target will be offering significant discounts on consoles, bundles, games, and accessories.
- One of the standout deals is the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle, available for $499 at Walmart.
- Various Switch 2 bundles with Pro Controllers, extended warranties, and MightySkins skins are priced from $699.99 to $879.99 at Macy’s.
- For those looking for the standard Nintendo Switch or OLED models, renewed units are available at substantial savings.
- The renewed standard Switch is on sale at Amazon for $239, and renewed Switch OLED models are around $279.
- PowerA controllers, a popular third-party alternative to official Joy-Cons, are currently $20 off at Best Buy.
- NIS America is currently hosting an eShop sale, offering discounted Nintendo Switch games like The Alliance Alive HD Remastered and SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
- Popular first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Super Mario franchise titles frequently see discounts in large sale events.
- Mario Kart World, new at $79.99 MSRP, is bundled digitally with the Switch 2 to save about $30 on the game cost.
- Beginning on Nov. 24, select local retailers will offer deals on Nintendo games like "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom", "Super Mario Maker 2", and "Animal Crossing: New Horizons".
- A new bundle, the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition with Bonus Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, will be available at a discounted price of $209.99.
- Starting Nov. 24, the Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle and the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle will be available at a discounted price of $299.99 and $349.99 respectively.
