For the past year, the Nintendo Switch has been even more popular than usual, leading to shortages of thehybrid console. Luckily for players, several retailers offer the Nintendo Switch and its Lite variant this Black Friday. However, it is worth noting that most of these are bundled with accessories, and standalone consoles mostly remain at MSRP.
Several ofthe Switch’s best gamesare currently discounted right now and will last throughout Black Friday. Of course, given that Switch games rarely go on sale, now is the perfect opportunity for players to pick up some games at a discount. Now, here are the best Black Friday deals for the Nintendo Switch.
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Nintendo Switch Console Deals:
As far as Nintendo Switch consoles are concerned, retailers aren’t offering any significant discounts on standalone consoles. However, Best Buy is offering theNintendo SwitchAnimal CrossingSpecial Editionfor $299. Although this price is standard on Switch consoles, thisAnimal Crossingedition of the console has been out of stock for the past year. It is worth noting that this edition does not include a copy ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
Moreover, Amazon is offering a special Switch bundle that includes the latest version of the Switch with longer battery life, a copy ofMario Kart 8, and a three-month subscription toNintendo Switch Online, that gives players access to the Switch’s online functionalities alongside a library of free NES and SNES games. This special bundle on Amazon is available now for $499. Similar to the Switch, the Switch Lite has been in and out of stocks for the past year, and Amazon is offering the Gray and Turquioise variants of the Switch Lite for its standard price of $200.
Nintendo Switch Game Deals:
As for games, players should expect tons of discounts from various retailers on Black Friday. It is worth noting that Switch games, especially first-party titles, rarely go on sale, so this is the chance for players to pick up some games while earning savings along the way. Headlining the Switch games on sale isFire Emblem: Three Houses, which is available now for $35. This is the first time thatFire Emblem: Three Houseshas seen a significant price decrease ever since its release last year.
Other first-party Switch titles on sale right now include areThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s AwakeningandSuper Mario Party. Moreover, players looking for third-party titles are also on sale would be happy to know that games likeCrash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, DOOM, Diablo 3: Eternal Collection, andThe Outer Worldsare getting massive discounts across various retailers right now.
Nintendo Switch Accessories Deals:
Lastly, some Nintendo Switch accessories such asthe Pro Controllerand official Joy-Cons are available at a discount on Best Buy and Amazon. For players looking to expand their Switch’s storage, Best Buy is also offering discounts on several SanDisk microSD cards from 128-400GB.
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