$40 games, $60 controllers, and a Mario Kart console bundle
Nintendo ismostly focusingon big-hitters for Black Friday 2019– Switch games that have, and will, continue to sell well for years to come. Case in point: the mainhardware bundlethis year is a $300 Nintendo Switch console that throws in a digital copy ofMario Kart 8 Deluxe(normally a $60 title).
That deal kicks off July 17, 2025 at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop.
Is there a catch? Well, kinda. A word of caution: this particular Nintendo Switch is the older model, HAC-001, with an expected battery life of 2.5 to 6.5 hours (certain games hog the battery more than others). The newer Switch model,HAC-001(-01), has an approximate battery life of 4.5 to 9 hours.
If you expect to primarily play your Switch in portable/handled mode, that comparison is definitely worth weighing. The newer battery makes a noticeable difference. Otherwise, if you’re a TV player first and foremost, this might not be much of a factor for you. How do you tell them apart? The older Switch model has a product serial number starting with “XAW”; the newer model’s serial begins with “XKW.”
If you’re hoping for a deal on the portable-onlyNintendo Switch Lite, I wouldn’t expect much from Black Friday. The system is too new to warrant any crazy deals yet. That said, for $200, it’s still a great buy if you resonate with handheld gaming (or just want a secondary Switch for your household). Amazon has the PokémonZacian and Zamazenta Editionin stock, along with thegray,yellow, andturquoiseLite.
In terms ofphysical Switch game salesthis Black Friday, we’re looking at:
These games will be on sale for $40–that’s $20 off–atAmazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop starting Jun 30, 2025.Super Mario OdysseyandZelda: Breath of the Wildare the must-haves, but you (arguably) can’t go wrong with the rest of that list aside from maybeSuper Mario Party. (It’s fine, just a bit underwhelming. Also,Mario Partygames tear families apart.)
As fordigital Switch game sales, Nintendo’sCyber Dealsare now live in North America.
Those stores will also have thePoké Ball Plus–anoptional accessoryforPokémon Go,Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!andEevee!, andPokémon SwordandShield–for $20 on November 28. That’s 60% off.
Lastly, Amazon, Target, and Best Buy will have SwitchJoy-Con controllersmarked down to $60 on November 27. That might not sound like a deal, but these things usually go for $80. Yes, it’s ridiculous.
If you’re a prospective Switch owner, keep an eye out for deals onmicroSD cards, too. It’s been two years, and I’m still usinga 200GB SanDisk MicroSDXCmemory card. No complaints.
