Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals are live — here are the sales I’d buy right now

One of my favorite Nintendo Switch bundle deals has made a return and is $50 off. Right now you can get a Nintendo Switch console bundled with a free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month membership for Nintendo Switch Online. That means you can get started with one of the Switch's best games and enjoy full online functionality.
Price check: $224 @ Best Buy (in-store) | check stock @ Target

Want to play all the best Nintendo Switch games with a gorgeous OLED display? The Nintendo Switch OLED is the console for you. Right now you can get it bundled with a free copy of Mario Kart 8 and a 12-month membership for Nintendo Switch Online.
Price check: check stock @ Best Buy | check stock @ Walmart | check stock @ Target

The Nintendo Switch OLED is an upgraded version of the hugely popular handheld/home console hybrid. It sports a gorgeous 7-inch OLED display, a wider adjustable kickstand, a wired LAN port in its revamped dock, and an increased 64GB of internal storage. It's rarely on sale, but right now it's selling at its lowest price ever. Just note that this is a manufacturer refurbished model.

Released to celebrate the launch of the latest Legend of Zelda adventure, the Nintendo Switch Lite (Hyrule Edition) is the same great handheld device with a stunning hold makeover. Also sporting the series iconic insignia on the back, it's the perfect Switch console to showcase your love of Zelda.

The Nintendo Switch Lite is more compact and lightweight than the standard Switch, so it;s even easier to take about wherever you go. We love the Switch Lite's gorgeous, comfortable design, good battery life, and stellar game library. It's available in an array of fun colors too: coral, yellow, turquoise, gray and blue.

The sequel to 2017's Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Sparks of Hope once again reunites the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom with the zany Rabbids. This time the unexpected allies are venturing into the stars for an intergalactic adventure. Offering colorful strategy combat, and plenty of planets to explore, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is one of the best Nintendo Switch games you can play right now.

Ever wanted to speed around a race track in a sports car built entirely of plastic bricks? Lego 2K Drive brings that dream to life in a content-rich open-world racing experience. There's a Story mode, as well as individual cups, and you'll need to master drifting, boosting and power-ups if you want to claim a spot on the podium.

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.

The long-dormant Prince of Persia franchise returns in The Lost Crown, a new spin on the beloved series. In this side-scrolling action platformer, you play as Sargon, a member of an Immortal clan exploring a cursed city in search of a kidnapped Prince. To succeed in your mission, you'll need to master acrobatic combat and your Time Powers to defeat foes.

Take a trip through the origins of one of the most acclaimed video game franchises ever in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1. This first package brings together Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, as well as the original Metal Gear game and its sequel and a selection of supplementary content. And with the MGS Master Collection on Nintendo Switch, you can take these undisputed classics on the go.

Three of the best superhero games ever made come to the Nintendo Switch in the Batman Arkham Trilogy. This collection brings together Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight alongside all the DLC released for all three games. That's a whole load of Bat-action in a single package. Just be aware that Arkham Knight has some performance issues on Nintendo Switch, but the other two games run well.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land takes the adorable pink puffball to mysterious new worlds in this 3D platforming adventure. At your disposal are multiple new copy abilities, as well as the new Mouthful Mode that lets you interact with objects in often strange and hilarious ways. In between levels you can relax in the charming Waddle Dee Town and play a selection of mini-games.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury packages together the original Wii U co-op platformer with a brand new Mario experience, Bowser's Fury. It's a double-pack bursting with dozens of hours of platforming fun, and right now it's $15 off at Target. 

It Takes Two is a co-op adventure game where you must work together with your partner to complete puzzled and traverse creative platforming sections. The innovative level design is a constant delight. Even better, you can invite a friend to play through the entire game for free. There's no need for you both to purchase a copy. 

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.

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 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.

A terrific return to form for the medium's most famous hedgehog. Sonic Superstars must rank as one of the finest series entries in the iconic franchise over the past 15 years. It wisely takes Sonic and pals back to their 16-bit platforming roots, delivering old-school speedster thrills that any gamer who ever owned a Sega Mega Drive will love.

Sea of Stars is a charming throwback to classic RPGs boasting engaging turn-bases combat and stunning pixel art graphics. In the vein of legendary role-playing experiences, you set off on a perilous quest epic, assembling a crew of loyal followers, and if you get bored of battling monsters, you can always go fishing to pass the time instead.