There’s always a deal when it comes to Nintendo Switch games and accessories. Sometimes there is even a temporary incentive for buying a Switch console. So unless you need to buy a gift at the last minute and don’t have time to research deals, don’t pay full price before checking out this post. Below are the Switch deals you need to know about so you don’t spend more than necessary.
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Best Nintendo Switch console deals
Deals on Nintendo hardware are rare. Amazon has been known to occasionally take at most a few dozen dollars off the market $299.99 Switch. But in general, any Switch console discount you see on Amazon is likely from a third-party seller trying to stand out from the crowd. Buying from one can be a great experience, but returning it can be difficult if something is wrong.
Starting Sunday, March 10 and running through March 16, Nintendo is throwing in a $25 gift card when you purchase a Switch Lite, Switch, or Switch OLED from select retailers.
It’s also worth knowing that, if you’re in the market for Nintendo’s $199.99 Switch Lite, you might want to pick up one of the special edition models that include Animal Crossing: New Horizons (normally $59.99) for free, not to mention it has a cool design.
Since there aren’t any big discounts on new Switch consoles right now, buying one is a safe route refurbished via Nintendo itself, which offers up to $40 off the new price. Your purchase comes with a one-year warranty, just like new models. So this is a good option if you want to save on your purchase.
Best Nintendo Switch game deals
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Look, there are a ton of Switch games on sale every day. We can’t possibly cover them all. What we can do is focus on the biggest discounts on the most notable Switch titles, including titles we’ve included in our list of the best Switch games.
QVC has an ongoing offer for new customers who might want to buy a few games. You can use the offer code WELCOME20 at checkout to save $20 on Switch games QVC lists over $40. Lots of games you need to play here including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario RPG, Super Mario Bros. Miracleand more.
Now through March 17 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope are $39.99 each.
To continue Nintendo’s celebration of its annual ‘Mario Day’, additional discounted games will be offered from Sunday, March 10 through March 16. Super Mario party, Luigi’s mansion 3and more.
Best Nintendo Switch eShop gift card deals
At Eneba you can currently get about $7 off the cost of a $50 eShop gift card. It’s not a big discount, but it’s something.
Best Nintendo Switch accessory deals
Since most Switch game downloads are under 20GB, getting a 512GB microSD card is a great way to upgrade your storage and never look back. The Switch and Switch Lite only have 32 GB of built-in storage, while the Switch OLED has 64 GB. Regardless of your console, it’s not much, so you’ll want to get a microSD card at some point. Why not now?
A cracked or otherwise damaged screen will prevent you from enjoying Switch games. An easy, affordable purchase is a set of tempered glass protectors.
If you want faster download speeds or simply more stable online multiplayer sessions, a USB to Ethernet adapter is the solution. Plug the USB end into your Switch’s dock and input some high-speed Ethernet.
If your Switch likes to play while sitting or perhaps in bed, get this clamp to keep your Switch in place. You can attach it to a nightstand, your bed frame, or another surface so you can game more ergonomically while you chill.
8BitDo’s USB Adapter 2 looks like a flash drive, but it enables something cool: the ability to connect PlayStation and Xbox controllers to your Switch. Handy if you need a different gamepad for Switch games, but don’t want to spend money on a new controller. You’ll need one of these adapters for each wireless controller you want to connect.