Nintendo Black Friday: Switch 2 bundles and limited game discounts — what to expect

The Nintendo Switch 2 remains a hot holiday item, but traditional deep Black Friday discounts on Nintendo hardware are scarce this year. Instead, Nintendo and retailers are emphasizing bundles and select game discounts as the main ways to save.

At launch the Switch 2 was sold as a standalone console for $449 or bundled with Mario Kart World for $499. Retailers are now adding a new $499 bundle that pairs the console with Pokémon Legends: Z-A — a modest saving compared with buying game and console separately, since full‑price games typically cost around $70.

Where the value is

• Console bundles: Bundles (console + popular game) are the primary savings route — look for Mario Kart World and Pokémon Legends bundles at major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Sony.
• eShop Cyber Deals: Nintendo’s digital store will run Cyber Deals from Nov 20 to Dec 3 with holiday offers on select Switch 2 titles — check the eShop on Nov 20 for the full list.
• Physical game discounts: Starting Nov 23 some retailers will discount select boxed Switch games (examples include Princess Peach: Showtime!, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe at about $40; other titles may be $30).
• Accessories: Official Switch 2 accessories were not prominent in early announcements, but third‑party retailers may offer deals on controllers, camera accessories and cases.

Shopping tips

• Compare bundles across retailers — sometimes bundled games can be the best overall value even without deep console discounts.
• If you prefer digital games, check Nintendo’s eShop Cyber Deals starting Nov 20 for timed discounts.
• Look for third‑party accessory sales at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart if first‑party accessories remain full price.
• Consider whether you want a specific game included — a $499 bundle that includes a game you already own isn’t a good deal for you personally.

Find current listings and retailer bundles here (affiliate): Nintendo Switch 2 deals on Amazon. For official updates and eShop Cyber Deals, visit Nintendo’s site (opens in a new tab): nintendo.com.

Discussion: Will you buy a Switch 2 bundle now to lock in the convenience and a free game, or wait to see if deeper discounts or accessory deals appear later?