20 Nintendo Switch games under $30 for Black Friday: Zelda, Persona and more

On November 29, 2024By Littum

It’s official: Nintendo’s Black Friday sale is livethat offers dozens of new deals on consoles, games and accessories. While the Nintendo eShop has its own digital game sale underway, some of the best Switch games have hit lower prices at select retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

This year’s lineup of game discounts is one of the best I’ve seen, offering deep discounts on popular Switch games that typically cost upwards of $50 at any other time of year (looking at you, Zelda). We’re here to help you find the best picks for Nintendo handhelds while holiday shopping on a budget. Here are 10 Switch games under $30, and another 10 Switch games under $20. (Be warned: These Black Friday deals sell out fast.)

The Best Switch Game Deal, Period – Tears of the Kingdom for $30

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

If you just want a straight answer on the best Black Friday gaming deal, look no further Tears of the Kingdom for $30. Normally retailing for a whopping $69.99, this 56% discount from Walmart is an unprecedented deal for a first-party Nintendo game, let alone one of the best games of all time. Remember, this deal is limited to the digital version (but is $20 cheaper than the the agreement available in the eShop).

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The Best Switch Game Under $20 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1

It might be a bit of a cheat, but if you want the most bang for your buck, it’s Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol 1 is over 50% offmaking it my top pick for the best Switch game under $20 right now. If you recently finished Metaphor Re:Fantazio and want to see more Atlus games, Persona 5 Royal is down to $15, or check out the special edition of another Game of the Year nominee: Balatro.

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Unbeatable Nintendo Black Friday deals are now live

This year, Nintendo introduced its best ever awards for Switch OLED package for $274.99 and that standard Switch bundle for $224.99. Both bundles are competitively priced, considering they come with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (which has a typical retail value of $59.99) and a 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.

Though long awaited announcement of a Switch 2 lurking in the distance, this deal is pretty unbeatable if you’re looking for a reason to get into the world of Switch gaming, or if you’re a current Switch owner who’s been waiting for the right time to upgrade to the OLED model . Those who buy will save a total of $155 as opposed to buying the console, a year’s NSO subscription and video games separately.

This Black Friday is also a great opportunity to stock up on some new controllers in preparation for a holiday season filled with multiplayer gaming sessions. Players can purchase the red and blue wireless Joy-Con controllers for 25% off at Target or get hold of one pro controller for $49.99 at Best Buy.

And if you’re planning to take advantage of Walmart’s $30 Tears of the Kingdom deal, you’d be remiss to ignore Amazon’s bountiful deals on memory cards. A regular Nintendo Switch only has 32GB of internal storage, and the Legend of Zelda entry takes up about half that space. But don’t worry! With Amazon’s almost half off Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC memory cardyou can make sure you have space to download all your favorite games without spending a small fortune.

When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday actually starts on November 29but offers have been popping up over the past few weeks. In Nintendo’s case, some games saw price cuts as early as the first of the month, but November 24th was when many of the company’s best-selling items received deep discounts at retailers. If you’re looking to expand your games library, now is the time to do so, with many popular titles on sale at their lowest prices of the year.

If you’re not a Switch gamer, there are plenty of other video game deals to take advantage of this holiday season for PlayStation and Xbox. Or check out IGN’s picks for the best tech sales at TV, gaming PCs and Apple devices.

Katie Reul is a freelance journalist whose entertainment reporting has been featured in IGN and Variety.