Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals: 45 deals on hardware, games and accessories
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Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals: 45 deals on hardware, games and accessories

Posted on by Amelia Pressman

It’s the holiday shopping season, and if you need to pick up some Nintendo games, now is the time to do it. Black Friday offers dozens of discounts, with first-party titles like Mario, Zelda, Pokemon and more ranging from $10 to $30 off. This is a rare opportunity and with the Switch 2 launching next year, it could be the last for a while. Likewise, the Switch itself has hardly been on sale since its launch in 2017. That’s why these bargains are absolutely worth your time.

Being the best handheld console on the market is a difficult task, but the Nintendo Switch has achieved it with ease due to its versatility, ease of use and fantastic game library. 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.

Of course, if you prefer PlayStation, we’ve got you covered too, with a roundup of the best PlayStation 5 Black Friday deals for even more savings. We’re seeing big discounts on the next-gen console as well as many 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 Switch gaming gear deals you can snag right now. We’ll continue to look for great Switch deals throughout the holiday shopping season. So don’t forget to check this page regularly for the latest discounts.

The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals

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Direct discounts on Switch consoles are extremely rare, which is why this bundle represents pretty incredible value for money. For just $275, you can get the Switch OLED for just $75 off the list price. It also includes one of the best Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (worth $60), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (worth $20) for free, resulting in significant savings. This is the updated 2021 Switch model, coming in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED screen, 64GB of storage, improved audio, and many other quality of life improvements over the original launch model.

Please note that shipping availability may vary by location. This bundle deal is also available at Best Buy, but only in-store.

Storage: 64GB | Color: White| Dimensions: 10.22 x 8.25 x 3.93 inches

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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 completely wireless and supports the same essential features as the Joy-Cons, including motion controls, Amiibo functionality and more. You can also use it in docked and undocked playback mode.

Color: Black | Wireless: Yes | Battery life: 40 hours | Compatible platforms: Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, PC | Bluetooth: Yes

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Tears of the Kingdom, the latest entry in this legendary series, is undoubtedly one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been virtually non-existent since its release last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to snag a copy for less. You can purchase a physical copy for $40 or the digital version for $50.

The best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch consoles

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Direct discounts on Switch consoles are extremely rare, which is why this bundle represents pretty incredible value for money. For just $275, you can get the Switch OLED for just $75 off the list price. It also includes one of the best Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (worth $60), and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (worth $20) for free, resulting in significant savings. This is the updated 2021 Switch model, coming in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED screen, 64GB of storage, improved audio, and many other quality of life improvements over the original launch model.

Please note that shipping availability may vary by location. This bundle deal is also available at Best Buy, but only in-store.

Storage: 64GB | Color: White | Dimensions: 10.22 x 8.25 x 3.93 inches

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If you don’t want to spend the extra money to upgrade to the OLED model, the same bundle deal is also available with the standard Switch console. Like the OLED bundle, you’ll save $75 on the console and get Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership included for free, for a total savings of $155.

This bundle offer is also available in-store at Best Buy.

The best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch games

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Tears of the Kingdom, the latest entry in this legendary series, is undoubtedly one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been virtually non-existent since its release last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to snag a copy for less. You can purchase a physical copy for $40 or the digital version for $50.

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The 2024 action platformer starring Princess Peach was released in March 2024 and is now cheaper than ever. There are rarely discounts on Nintendo games – especially for first-party titles like this. So it’s worth taking advantage of the $15 discount.

Help Peach defeat a masked villain who has taken over the Sparkle Theater by becoming a swordsman, pastry chef, detective and more.

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The popular GameCube role-playing game got a new coat of paint with this faithful 2024 remaster, in which Mario ventures into the criminal-infested town of Rogueport. Launched in May this year, this 30% price cut at Woot is the cheapest we’ve seen to date.

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Even though Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a few years old, it’s still one of the absolute best Switch games on the market. Create your own enchanting island, design your dream house, expand your village and much more in this cozy simulator. Both the physical and digital editions are currently on sale.

The best Black Friday deals on Nintendo Switch accessories

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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 completely wireless and supports the same essential features as the Joy-Cons, including motion controls, Amiibo functionality and more. You can also use it in docked and undocked playback mode.

Color: Black | Wireless: Yes | Battery life: 40 hours | Compatible platforms: Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, PC | Bluetooth: Yes

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If you need additional Joy-Con controllers, now’s your rare chance to snag a set on sale. Currently only the classic red and blue variant is discounted, but that’s still a decent savings of $20.

Compatible platforms: Switch, switch OLED | Battery type: Two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries | Colors: Red and blue

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The Switch itself only has a storage capacity of 32GB, so you’ll want to pair it with a microSD card. Designed specifically for the Switch, this SanDisk card has a capacity of 256 GB and offers read speeds of up to 100 megabytes per second and write speeds of up to 90 Mbit/s. Plus, it features a fun Mario-inspired design.

Storage: 256GB | Speed: Up to 100 MB/s read speed and up to 90 MB/s write speed

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This case is our favorite way to take your Switch console with you on the go. It’s water-resistant to protect your Switch from drops and features slots for up to 10 game cards. However, note that it is only compatible with the standard Switch and Switch OLED, not the Switch Lite.

Color: Black, White, Gray | Dimensions: 10.35 x 4.72 x 1.38 inches | Material: Polyester | Compatible devices: Switch, switch OLED

Is a new Switch console on the way?

Considering the Nintendo Switch first launched back in 2017, many people are wondering if and when we’ll see an updated version, which has now sold more than 145 million units. Well, rumors about a Switch 2 have been doing the rounds for a long time and were recently fueled by a possible image leak. Nintendo hasn’t made an official announcement yet, but the company’s president, Shuntaro Furukawa, has stated that we will unveil the Switch’s successor before April 2025. We expect an announcement in early 2025 and a release in a few months further.

Does Nintendo offer direct discounts for Black Friday?

You won’t find any discounts on Switch consoles or accessories in Nintendo’s online store. However, Nintend has partnered with retailers to lower the price of some of its bundles and offer a few additional incentives for purchasing a bundle. Additionally, there are some excellent ones Digital games offers available. This is expected to continue as the holiday shopping season continues.

Where are the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals?

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 offer Nintendo eShop. Of course, we’ll summarize them all here.

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