Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are the best time to save some money on Nintendo's hybrid console, which is still proving to be wildly popular this long after its initial release. Plus there's an i creasing number of the best Nintendo Switch games enjoying some very generous discounts.
While the Switch itself rarely goes down in price as a standalone console, Black Friday bundles can still help you save money — and grow in your gaming library. We're also hoping that increasing rumors about the launch of a possible Nintendo Switch 2 will incentivize retailers to try and shift stock while they still can.
But now that Black Friday is actually here, there have been deals coming in hard and fast. We're flagging the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals below, though be sure to check out our best Black Friday deals page for discounts on all kind of other products too.
Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals — Quick links
- Nintendo Switch OLED (Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle): $349 @ Best Buy
- Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle's Aloha Edition): $199 @ Target
- Nintendo Switch (Mario Kart 8 Bundle): $299 @ Best Buy
- The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: was $69 now $59 @ Amazon
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: was $59 now $14 @ Best Buy
- Sonic Frontiers: was $59 now $29 @ Amazon
- Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch: was $49 now $22 @ Amazon
- SanDisk 128GB Memory Card: was $34 now $12 @ Amazon
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Should you buy a Nintendo Switch this Black Friday?
The Nintendo Switch will turn seven years old early in 2024, and the rumors surrounding the currently unannounced Nintendo Switch 2 are only getting louder. For this reason, this year’s Black Friday sales may not appear to be the most opportune moment to purchase a Switch.
However, there are several benefits to purchasing a console towards the end of its lifecycle. For starters, we’re already seeing some very strong Nintendo Switch deals. The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle listed above is especially attractive as it includes a regular Switch console, a massively popular Switch game, and 3-month access to Nintendo Online all for just $299.
Plus, over the last six and a bit years, the library of the best Nintendo Switch games has grown exponentially. The console now boasts a deep collection of must-play titles that cover just about every single genre. Whatever you like to play there’s almost certainly a Switch game that will appeal, and it also boasts several exclusive titles that are downright masterful.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to launch in 2024, but that’s not guaranteed. And even if new Nintendo hardware does launch within the next 12 months, the current Switch makes a strong case for itself still. We say there’s no time like the present to buy a Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch Lite
There are currently three models of Nintendo Switch available to purchase: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite. Each one has its pros and cons and is designed for different needs. The table below shows the core differences between them:
| Row 0 - Cell 0 | Nintendo Switch OLED | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch Lite |
| Price | $350 | $300 | $200 |
| Screen | 7-inch OLED, 720p, 60 Hz | 6-inch LCD, 720p, 60 Hz | 5.5-inch LCD, 720p, 60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 9.4 x 4.0 x 0.6 inches | 9.4 x 4.0 x 0.6 inches | 8.2 x 3.6 x 0.6 inches |
| Weight | 14.9 ounces | 14.1 ounces | 9.8 ounces |
| Battery Life | 4.5 to 9 hours | 4.5 to 9 hours* | 3 to 7 hours |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| TV Docking | Yes | Yes | No |
| Detachable Joy-Cons | Yes | Yes | No |
| Color Options | Black and White / Red and Blue | Gray / Red and Blue | Gray / Turquoise / Yellow/ Pink / Purple |
The standard Nintendo Switch is the baseline. It can be connected to a TV, but can also function as a portable handheld device for on-the-go gaming. The Nintendo Switch OLED is a more premium version sporting a larger 7-inch OLED display, an improved kickstand for using the Switch in tabletop mode, a refresh docking station with a LAN port and increased internal storage (64GB up from 32GB).
The Nintendo Switch Lite is exclusively for handheld play, and cannot be docked to play on a TV. It’s also a single unit, whereas the standard Switch and the OLED model include detachable Joy-Con controllers for more flexibility in how you interact with the console. Because of this, there is a handful of Switch games that aren't playable on the Switch Lite including Super Mario Party and Nintendo Switch Sports.
Read our full Nintendo Switch OLED vs. Nintendo Switch vs. Switch Lite comparison article for a full breakdown of all the differences between these three consoles.
What Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals should you expect in 2023?
Despite releasing more than almost seven years ago the Nintendo Switch has kept a very stable price. However, we have seen price cuts during major sales events, and we expect to see the same during Black Friday 2023.
Often, Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals tend to revolve around bundles. In previous years, shoppers have been able to grab a Nintendo Switch with a game or accessory throw-in for free. The premium Nintendo Switch OLED was also discounted for the first time during last year's Black Friday sales.
Meanwhile, the cheaper Nintendo Switch Lite has a solid record of being discounted even outside of sales events, but the best deals are usually reserved for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Expect the exclusively handheld gaming device to be dropped in price this holiday season.
It won’t just be Nintendo Switch hardware that is discounted for Black Friday. Nintendo Switch games are notorious for holding their price long after launch, but dozens of the best Nintendo Switch games will be slashed throughout the sales period. Plus, accessories like carrying cases, extra controllers, and screen protectors will also receive discounts.
