Nintendo Switch Black Friday Deals To Expect For 2025
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It doesn’t seem possible that the Nintendo Switch is already almost 8 years old and still at the top of our Black Friday list. However, with all of the new titles slated to release before the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, the console only seems to be moving from strength to strength with no signs of slowing down.
Naturally, the Nintendo Switch is one of the hottest items to purchase this holiday season. This means it’s time to start scoping out those Black Friday sales ahead of time. If you’re wondering how you can make your dollar stretch even farther when you’re shopping for anything and everything related to the Nintendo Switch, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve rounded up everything you’ll need to know about shopping for a Nintendo Switch this Black Friday. From all kinds of games, consoles, bundles, and even brand-new accessories you’re bound to find the perfect fit for you, just in time for the holidays.
Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deals
The major retailers to keep on your radar for Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are the usual suspects—Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and GameStop. Some of the best prices we’ve found so far are:
- Target: Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle – was $299.99 now $224.99
- Walmart: Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle – was $299.99 now $249.99
- Best Buy: Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle – was $299.99 now $224.99
- Amazon: Nintendo Switch with Grey Joy-Con – was $299.99 now $284.99
Nintendo Switch Black Friday Games
Major Nintendo games don’t tend to go on sale very often, but there are a few deals that happen during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Here are a few of the most popular titles we’re keeping our eyes on ahead of the rush:
- Super Mario RPG: $38.98 at Walmart (was $59)
- Bayonetta 3: $47 at Amazon (was $59)
- The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: $51 at Walmart (was $69)
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: $49.99 at Amazon (was $59)
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom: $57.79 at Amazon (was $59)
- Cuphead: $25 at Amazon (was $39)
- Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble: $34 at Amazon (was $49)
The Nintendo eShop will also likely discount digital copies of games when it gets closer to Black Friday. Bookmark Nintendo’s Switch game page to ensure you don’t miss any of the sales when they drop.
Nintendo Switch OLED Black Friday Deals
If you want to upgrade your Switch and grab the OLED model, Black Friday would be the best time to do it. This year’s OLED bundle includes Mario Kart 8. While the sales haven’t dropped just yet (all models are currently priced at $349 and include 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online), these are the stores to watch for deals:
Nintendo Switch Black Friday FAQs
Having all the information ahead of the Black Friday sales is the best way to plan your shopping strategy, especially when it comes to big-ticket items like a Nintendo Switch. Got questions before you spend? We’ve got answers for you.
When will Black Friday deals start?
November 29, 2024, is the official kick-off date for all Black Friday sales. However, plenty of stores have already announced that they’re planning on starting the sales on the Nintendo Switch for Black Friday earlier this year. Most of these deals will be taking place the week leading up to Black Friday, if not even earlier.
Some stores are already going in on the holiday discounts, with savings on the Nintendo Switch potentially starting as early as the beginning of November. However, the time when you’re going to save the most money is on Black Friday itself and a few days before or after (and don’t forget about Cyber Monday, too).
Where will the best Nintendo Switch, Lite, and OLED Black Friday deals be?
The following retailers are the best places to shop when it comes to saving money on your Nintendo Switch this Black Friday:
- Amazon: regular savings on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories
- Best Buy: one of the first places to offer high-valued Nintendo Switch bundles at a discount
- Newegg: best place for cheap Nintendo Switch accessories
- Walmart: great discounts on Nintendo Switch controllers
- GameStop: stocks plenty of Nintendo Switch bundles during big sale events
How to find the best Nintendo Switch deals
As is the case with most Black Friday savings, not every Nintendo Switch savings bundle is going to be the “best” for everyone. It’s important to know exactly what you want. This ensures you get the most bang for your buck once Black Friday rolls around.
If you remember Black Friday 2021, the only Nintendo Switch bundle available in the U.S. (a standard Nintendo Switch with a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Nintendo Switch Online) sold out within a matter of hours. Savings like these have only ever historically appeared during Black Friday events.
That being said, you’re going to have to move quickly when it comes to snagging your Nintendo Switch deals. If you have a specific game in mind that you want with your console, see if there’s a bundle available with it. Even if you can only save around $10, it’s better than nothing. If the game isn’t offered in a bundle, purchasing the game and console separately on sale will still save you some money.
Retailers try and get sneaky by offering you less for the game by itself than if you got it with a bundle, trying to encourage shoppers to spend more and save less money. The standard Nintendo Switch retails for about $269, and the most popular games run at about $59.99, so be sure to do the math before you buy.
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