Early Nintendo Switch 2 Black Friday deals — score discounts on must-play games and essential accessories

Nintendo Switch 2 is the long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling hybrid console. Our Editor's Choice pick is an iterative successor to the original Nintendo Switch, offering a home console and handheld experience in one package. It packs new features, including a larger display, redesigned Joy-Cons and more internal power for increased performance.
Price check: $449 @ Best Buy | $449 @ Walmart | $449 @ Target | $449 @ GameStop

The best deal you can get on the Nintendo Switch 2 right now is the Mario Kart World Bundle. This package is exactly what it sounds like: the Switch 2 hardware bundled with the flagship launch game, Mario Kart World. It retails for $499, which is a $30 saving compared to purchasing the two items individually.
Price check: $499 @ Best Buy | $499 @ Walmart | $499 @ Target | $499 @ GameStop

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is one of our favorite Nintendo Switch 2 games yet, and this bundle packages a full game download and a Switch 2 console. Much like the Mario Kart World bundle, you're getting a $30 discount in this package compared to buying the items separately.
Price check: $499 @ Best Buy | $499 @ Walmart | $499 @ Target | $499 @ GameStop

Yakuza 0 has been enhanced via the Director's Cut. Set in 1980s Japan, you play Kazuma Kiryu in a sprawling crime drama that is plenty gripping but also mixed with the franchise's trademark quirky humor. The Director's Cut included new cutscenes that add to the story, and the gameplay is a mix of action-packed melee brawls and addictive mini-games.

Sonic X Shadow Generations combines a remaster of 2011's Sonic Generations, a love letter to the Blue Blur that remains a fan-favorite to this day, with a new Shadow-focused campaign. It's a strong package that will appeal to fans of both 2D and 3D Sonic adventures. Plus, the new Shadow-focused extra chapter is a total blast.

The latest entry in the annual NBA 2K series has entered the court, and it's once again the most polished and authentic way to play basketball from the comfort of your couch. NBA 2K26 includes the series' standard suite of online and offline modes, including MyTEAM and MyGM. The Switch 2 version isn't as graphically impressive as on other consoles, but it does offer portable play. Which is a pretty big advantage.

Step into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hogwarts Legacy. This open-world RPG lets you attend the iconic school of witchcraft and wizardry, where you'll learn spells, brew potions, and tame magical beasts. You'll also have to battle dark wizards, scheming goblins and monstrous spiders, before deciding the fate of the entire wizarding world. The Switch 2 edition makes major improvements over the Switch 1 port, including the removal of several loading screens in the open world.

Madden NFL 26, the latest title in the long-running professional football franchise from EA Sports, offers a number of upgrades that justify picking it up. Including improved graphics on Switch 2, new mechanics, and a great Superstar mode. Plus, this version of the popular football simulation lets you play on the go, so you can win the Super Bowl at home or while traveling.

WWE 2K2K is the latest annual installment in the premier wrestling simulator, and this new WWE experience goes beyond the ring with the new The Island mode, letting you step outside the ropes and explore a themed world. It also includes all the fan-favorite modes you'd expect and a career where you can build your own legacy.

Civilization VII makes some of the biggest changes yet to the established formula, and while not all of these additions are necessarily for the best, it remains one of the deepest strategy games on the market. This is a game you can play for literally thousands of hours.

The latest installment in EA's popular soccer simulator, EA Sports FC 26, has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2. Take the beautiful game on the go, and the Switch 2 version is no slimmed-down port. It comes feature-complete with Ultimate Team, Career Mode and more. FC 26 also includes licenses for all the biggest soccer leagues around, including the Premier League.

Keep your Switch 2's 7.9-inch display protected from scratches, marks and chips with this screen protector, now on sale for $7. With a OneTouch alignment tray, installing this protector is a breeze, and the manufacturer claims it'll take just 30 seconds. You also get two tempered glass screen protectors in the pack, just in case you need a second attempt.

The tomtoc Switch 2 Slim Carry Case is a great choice for taking your Nintendo handheld just about anywhere. It offers a form-fitting profile that doesn't add significant bulk to the console, and tomtoc claims it offers "military-standard-drop" protection, which should come in handy if you're the clumsy sort.

If you want to add some flair to your Switch 2 setup, this PDP Afterglow Wave controller comes with eight RGB zones with four preset modes. It's also a fully wireless Switch 2 controller and offers up to 40 hours of battery life. Plus, it's compatible with the original Switch. It's a great alternative to the Pro controller at a cheap price point.