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There are many reasons why Black Friday delivers, the biggest being the increasingly rare discounts that are applied to Nintendo games and the Nintendo Switch itself. While its successor is still to be announced, the price of the launch model has barely dropped whatsoever since 2017. So thankfully, these deals do just that. This is one of the few times of the year when you can save a decent chunk of cash on a Nintendo machine and maybe a get a few top games for a lot less too.
Not only does the Nintendo Switch stand strong as the best handheld console on the market due to its simplicity and versatility, but it’s also backed up by a fantastic game selection. Whether it’s blockbuster adventures in The Legend of Zelda, colorful platformers — both 2D and 3D — with Mario or just a quiet life making friends with anthropomorphic animals in Animal Crossing. There’s a treasure trove of amazing experiences to be had.
Of course if you prefer PlayStation, we’ve got that covered too with a roundup of the best Black Friday PlayStation 5 deals for even more savings. We’re seeing major discounts on the next-gen console as well as lots of 2024 titles like Sonic Frontiers, Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, to name a few.
If you want to make the most of this week’s deals before they disappear, we’ve put together a list of the best offers on Switch gaming gear you can grab right now. We’ll keep hunting for great Switch deals throughout the holiday shopping season, so don’t forget to check this page regularly for the latest discounts.
Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals overall
Straightforward discounts on Switch consoles are exceedingly rare, which makes this bundle offer a pretty incredible value. At just $275, you’re already getting the Switch OLED for $75 off the list price. Plus, it also includes one of the best Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (a $60 value), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (a $20 value) thrown in for free, which adds up to some serious savings. This is the upgraded 2021 Switch model that arrives in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED screen, 64GB of storage, enhanced audio and lots of other quality-of-life improvements over the original launch model.
Note that shipping availability may be dependent on location. This bundle deal is also available at Best Buy, but only in store.
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If you prefer the feel of a more traditional controller, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is our favorite option on the market right now. It’s fully wireless, and supports the same essential features as the Joy-Cons, including motion controls, amiibo functionality and more. You can also use it in both docked and undocked play modes.
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The latest entry in this iconic franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been basically nonexistent since it was released last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to snag a copy for less. You can grab a physical copy for $40, or get the digital version for $50.
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Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch console deals
Straightforward discounts on Switch consoles are exceedingly rare, which makes this bundle offer a pretty incredible value. At just $275, you’re already getting the Switch OLED for $75 off the list price. Plus, it also includes one of the best Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (a $60 value), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (a $20 value) thrown in for free, which adds up to some serious savings. This is the upgraded 2021 Switch model that arrives in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED screen, 64GB of storage, enhanced audio and lots of other quality-of-life improvements over the original launch model.
Note that shipping availability may be dependent on location. This bundle deal is also available at Best Buy, but only in store.
If you don’t want to spend the extra cash upgrading to the OLED model, the same bundle offer is also available with the standard Switch console. Like the OLED bundle, you’re saving $75 on the console, and getting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership included for free, which adds up to $155 in total savings.
This bundle deal is also available in store at Best Buy.
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals
The 2024 action-platformer that puts Princess Peach in the starring role was released in March 2024, and is now cheaper than ever. Nintendo games rarely get discounts — especially first-party titles like this, so that $15 discount is well worth taking advantage of.
Help Peach beat a masked villain who has taken over Sparkle Theater by becoming a swordfighter, patisserie chef, detective and more.
The latest entry in this iconic franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is undoubtedly one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been basically nonexistent since it was released last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to snag a copy for less. You can grab a physical copy for $40, or get the digital version for $50.
The beloved GameCube RPG received a new coat of paint with this faithful 2024 remaster, which sees Mario venture to the criminal-infested town of Rogueport. Launched in May this year, this 30% price cut at Woot is the cheapest we’ve come across to date.
Though it’s a few years old, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is still one of the absolute best Switch games on the market. Create your own adorable island, design your dream home, grow your village and much more in this cozy simulator. Both the physical and digital editions are on sale right now.
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals
If you prefer the feel of a more traditional controller, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is our favorite option on the market right now. It’s fully wireless, and supports the same essential features as the Joy-Cons, including motion controls, amiibo functionality and more. You can also use it in both docked and undocked play modes.
If you need some extra Joy-Con controllers, you’ve got a rare chance to snag a set on sale right now. Only the classic red and blue variant is discounted right now, and note that they are only compatible with the standard Switch console.
The Switch itself only has a 32GB storage capacity, so you’ll want to pair it with a microSD card. This SanDisk card is designed specifically for the Switch, has a 256GB capacity and boasts read speeds up to 100 megabytes per second and write speeds up to 90MBps. Plus, it features a fun Mario-inspired design.
This protective case is our favorite way to take your Switch console on the go. It’s water-repellent to protect your Switch against drops and has slots for up to 10 game cards. Just note that it’s only compatible with the standard Switch and the Switch OLED, not the Switch Lite.
Is there a new Switch console on the way?
Considering that the Nintendo Switch first hit shelves all the way back in 2017, many people have been wondering if and when we’ll see an updated version with sales now exceeding more than 145 million. Well, rumors of a Switch 2 have been making the rounds for quite some time and were recently inflamed by a potential image leak. Nintendo has yet to make an official announcement, but the company’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that we’ll be introduced to the Switch’s successor before April 2025. We’d expect an announcement at the beginning of 2025 and a release a few months on from that.
Is Nintendo offering any direct discounts for Black Friday?
You won’t find any discounts on Switch consoles or accessories at Nintendo’s online store, however, Nintend has partnered with retailers to slash the price of some of its bundles and throw in a few extra incentives for picking one up. On top of this, there are some excellent digital game deals available. This is expected to continue as we move further into the holiday shopping season.
Where will the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals be?
You’ll find plenty of deals on games and accessories at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy, as well as gaming-specific stores like GameStop. And you can always find a selection of digital games on sale at the Nintendo eShop. Naturally, we’ll be rounding them all up here.
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