Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals: 40-plus deals on consoles, games, controllers and more

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If there’s ever a time to pick up some cheap Nintendo games – it’s now. Black Friday offers dozens of discounts, with anywhere between $10 and $30 knocked off first-party titles like Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, and the like. This is such a rare opportunity, and with the Switch 2 launching next year, it may be the last for a while. Likewise, the Switch itself has barely dropped since its launch in 2017. That’s why these great deals are definitely worth your time.

Being the best handheld console on the market is a tough job, but the Nintendo Switch has done it with ease due to its versatility, ease of use and amazing game library. Whether it’s blockbuster adventures in The Legend of Zelda, colorful platforming – both 2D and 3D – with Mario or just a quiet life befriending 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 big discounts on the next-gen console, as well as plenty 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 compiled a list of the best deals on Switch gaming gear you can grab right now. We’ll continue to hunt down great Switch deals throughout the holiday shopping season, so don’t forget to check this page regularly for the latest discounts.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deals

Single discounts on Switch consoles are extremely rare, making this bundle offer some pretty incredible value. At just $275, you’re already getting the Switch OLED for $75 off the list price. Additionally, 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 makes for some serious savings. This is the upgraded 2021 Switch model that comes in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED display, 64GB of storage, improved audio, and plenty of other quality-of-life improvements over the original launch model.

Please note that shipping availability may be dependent on location. This package deal is also available at Best Buybut only in the store.

Storage: 64GB | Color: White | Dimensions: 10.22 inches (H) x 8.25 inches (W) x 3.93 inches (D)

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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 playback mode.

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

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The latest entry in this iconic franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is arguably one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been pretty much non-existent since it was released last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to grab 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

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Single discounts on Switch consoles are extremely rare, making this bundle offer some pretty incredible value. At just $275, you’re already getting the Switch OLED for $75 off the list price. Additionally, 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 makes for some serious savings. This is the upgraded 2021 Switch model that comes in a sleek white color with a 7-inch OLED display, 64GB of storage, improved audio, and plenty of other quality-of-life improvements over the original launch model.

Please note that shipping availability may be dependent on location. This package deal is also available at Best Buybut only in the store.

Storage: 64GB | Color: White | Dimensions: 10.22 inches (H) x 8.25 inches (W) x 3.93 inches (D)

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If you don’t want to spend the extra money to upgrade to the OLED model, the same bundle offer 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 package deal is also available in-store at Best Buy.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals

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The latest entry in this iconic franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is arguably one of the best Switch games of all time. Discounts have been pretty much non-existent since it was released last year, but Best Buy is currently offering a rare chance to grab a copy for less. You can grab a physical copy for $40, or get the digital version for $50.

The 2024 action platformer starring Princess Peach 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 worth taking advantage of.

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 beloved GameCube RPG received a new coat of paint with this faithful 2024 remaster, which sees Mario venture to the crime-infested city of Rogueport. Launched in May of this year, this 30% discount at Woot is the cheapest we’ve come across to date.

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Even 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, expand your village and much more in this cozy simulator. Both the physical and digital editions are on sale right now.

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Best deals on Black Friday 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 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 playback mode.

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

If you’re in need of some extra Joy-Con controllers, you’ve got a rare chance to get a set on sale right now. Only the classic red and blue variant is discounted right now, but that’s still a decent $20 savings.

Compatible Platforms: Switch, Switch OLED | Battery type: Two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries | Colours: Red/Blue

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

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

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

Color: Black, White, Gray | Dimensions: 10.35-inch (L) x 4.72-inch (W) x 1.38-inch (H) | Material: Polyester | Compatible devices: Switch, Switch OLED

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Is there a new Switch console coming?

Given that the Nintendo Switch first hit shelves 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 doing the rounds for a while and were recently fueled by a potential image leak. Nintendo has yet to make an official announcement, but company president Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that we will be presented with the Switch’s successor by April 2025. We expect an announcement in early 2025 and a release in a few months from the.

Is Nintendo offering any direct discounts for Black Friday?

You won’t find any discounts on Switch consoles or accessories on Nintendo’s online store, but Nintendo has partnered with retailers to lower the price of some of their bundles and provide a few extra incentives to pick one up. On top of this there are some excellent ones digital game deals accessible. 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 game-specific stores like GameStop. And you can always find a selection of digital games for sale at Nintendo eShop. Naturally, we round them all up here.

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