Nintendo's Labor Day sale has must-play Switch games from $5 — here’s 17 deals I’d buy
Nintendo Store just launched an epic sale for the holiday weekend
The Labor Day weekend is a great chance to catch up on some of the best Nintendo Switch games, and now you can score big discounts on loads of essential titles for the best-selling hybrid console thanks to the new “Blockbuster Sale” over on the Nintendo Store.
This sale is set to run until September 9 and includes sizeable savings on a wealth of brilliant Nintendo Switch games. One of the biggest deals is Hogwarts Legacy for $18, which is the new lowest price ever for the magical open-world game set in the Harry Potter universe. Or if you’re looking to spend less the Hotline Miami Collection is just $6.
These are just some of the latest deals in this Nintendo Store sale, and never one to be left out of a sales event, Amazon is offering up a rival selection of deals for the long weekend, so I’ve included my top picks at the online retailer as well. Now, let’s dive into the deals…
Best Nintendo Store deals
- Nintendo Switch games: deals from $5 @ Nintendo Store
- NBA 2K24 (Kobe Bryant Edition): was $59 now $5
- Hotline Miami Collection: was $24 now $6
- Ni No Kuni II - Revenant Kingdom (Prince's Edition): was $59 now $9
- Pentiment: was $19 now $11
- Life is Strange - Arcadia Bay Collection: was $39 now $15
- Spyro Reignited Trilogy: was $39 now $15
- Hogwarts Legacy: was $59 now $17
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: was $59 now $19
- It Takes Two: was $39 now $19
- Minecraft Legends: was $39 now $23
- Sonic Superstars: was $59 now $29
- Grand Theft Auto - The Trilogy: was $59 now $29
- Persona 5 Royal: was $59 now $29
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: was $59 now $52
- Sonic Frontiers: was $39 now $24
- TMNT: Shredder's Revenge: was $24 now $16
- Sonic Origins: was $29 now $14
Best Nintendo Switch game deals
- Persona 5 Tactica: was $59 now $19 @ Amazon
- Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: was $59 now $24 @ Amazon
- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: was $59 now $46 @ Amazon
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder: was $59 now $47 @ Amazon
Persona 5 Tactica: was $59 now $19 @ Amazon
The Phantom Thieves return once more in Persona 5 Tactica. This new spin-off from the beloved JRPG series adds a turned-based strategic twist to the formula, but while the battle system may be different, the loveable characters and jazzy-style Persona 5 is known for are still here in spades. Plus, there are a few new characters thrown into the mix to keep things plenty interesting.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga: was $59 now $24 @ Amazon
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is one of those "exactly what it says on the tin" games. You'll play through all nine films in the mainline Star Wars series, but in charming Lego form. With kid-friendly controls and a gentle difficulty curve, this is a great one for children and parents to play together.
Assassin's Creed The Rebel Collection: was $39 now $25 @ Amazon
Set sail in two award-winning Assassin's Creed adventures in The Rebel Collection. Bundling together Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Rogue, become a pirate and an assassin hunter as you explore history, eliminate targets and get lost in two sizeable open worlds. This collection has been tailored for the Switch with touch-screen integration, and motion control aiming. And all single-player DLC is included.
Ori The Collection: was $49 now $28 @ Amazon
This bundle packs in Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel Ori and the Will of the Wisps. These soulful platformers are utterly beautiful and also prove surprisingly challenging thanks to some Metroidvania gameplay twists. These two games were originally released on Xbox consoles and PC, but they feel right at home on the Nintendo Switch and arguably play best on the go.
Kingdom Come Deliverance Royal Edition: was $49 now $29 @ Amazon
Set in a realistic recreation of medieval Bohemia, Kingdom Come Deliverance is a vast RPG that has you play the son of a blacksmith named Henry. You'll grow your skills across its many quests, and see the impact of your choices as the world reacts to your decisions. The Royal Edition includes the full game and all DLCs.
Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch: was $49 now $34 @ Amazon
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a delightful game that combines the animation style of the legendary Studio Ghibli with the monster-hunting gameplay of Pokémon. You play a young boy named Oliver on an adventure to save a strange other world from sinister forces and recuse his mother in the process. It's easily one of the most charming games on the Switch and will last you dozens of hours.
The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild: was $59 now $49 @ Amazon
Breath of the Wild is one of the best and most popular games on Switch, so good sales don't come around too often. Amazon is currently offering the game for $49, which is a fantastic value for a game offering dozens of hours of content. Make sure to get this deal while you can.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: was $59 now $54 @ Amazon
Mario's latest side-scrolling adventure is a wonderfully refreshing spin on the classic formula. Venturing to the Flower Kingdom, you'll discover stage-altering Wonder Flowers which can warp levels, create new platforming challenges and even turn Mario into an elephant. Playable in up to four-player co-op, Mario Wonder is a platforming marvel for the entire family and one of the very best Nintendo Switch games you can play now.
Metroid Dread: was $59 now $50 @ Amazon
Fans have been waiting a long time for Samus Aran to return to the space-exploration scene in a new Metroid title, and this game was totally worth the wait. You'll be hunting down aliens and fighting for your life against deadly robotic assassins. Whether you're new to the series or an old pro, we highly recommend Metroid Dread.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: was $59 now $54 @ Amazon
This is one of the games that helped get many people through a tough couple of years, letting you jet off to an untamed island courtesy of business raccoon Tom Nook. It's up to you to bring civilization to that island, and turn into a villager's paradise.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: was $59 now $52 @ Amazon
Updated graphics and some welcome quality-of-life improvements make Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Nintendo Switch the best way to experience this classic RPG. With plenty of humor and loads of abilities and upgrades to unlock, the colorful game will keep you engaged for dozens of hours.
Sonic Frontiers: was $39 now $24 @ Amazon
Sonic Frontiers is the Blue Blur’s latest adventure, and it’s something of a departure from previous games. This time around, Sonic explores five distinct islands in a big open world, rescuing his motley crew of friends as he goes. The game has tight controls and varied gameplay, and the story is better than you might expect.
Sonic Origins Plus: was $39 now $24 @ Amazon
Sonic Origins Plus is a must-buy collection for long time fans of Sega's blue blur. It packages together the first three Sonic games and Sonic CD with HD visuals, and new opening and ending animations for each title. However, this isn't just a collection for nostalgic fans, it's also a great way for younger gamers to get up to speed with the origins of the fastest hedgehog on Earth.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: was $59 now $49 @ Walmart
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the most popular Switch games available, and even seven years after its launch it continues to dominate the best-sellers chart. This means any form of discount is pretty rare, but you can currently save $10 on this must-have family-friendly hit at Walmart.
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Rory is an Entertainment Editor at Tom’s Guide based in the UK. He covers a wide range of topics but with a particular focus on gaming and streaming. When he’s not reviewing the latest games, searching for hidden gems on Netflix, or writing hot takes on new gaming hardware, TV shows and movies, he can be found attending music festivals and getting far too emotionally invested in his favorite football team.
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rich107951 Oh cool! I can try and get Mario Kart 8 a 10 year old game on sale for a decent price.........HAHA just kidding it's still $60.Reply