Best Nintendo Switch deals in August 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out! This system is brand-new so discounts on it will be hard to come by. However, when it comes to the original Switch, Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop typically offer discounts on everything from games to must-have accessories.
We've recently seen a big shake up to Nintendo's pricing structure. In fact, Every Nintendo console except the Switch 2 has gotten a price hike due to tariffs. So it's more important than ever to save where you can by shopping these discounted Switch games and accessories.
Make sure to check out the best Nintendo Switch games for some ideas on what to play on your console, and stay tuned to our Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live blog to snag yourself Nintendo's new system.
Quick links
- Nintendo Switch 2 games/accessories: from $14 @ Amazon
- Nintendo Switch 2: request invite @ Amazon
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle: $499 @ Best Buy
- Nintendo Switch Lite: $195 @ Amazon
- Nintendo Switch: $299 @ Best Buy
- Nintendo Switch OLED: $349 @ Best Buy
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles — where to buy
Amazon is offering Nintendo Switch 2 stock to Prime members via invitation. Sign into your account now to request access to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 for $449.
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Amazon Prime members — sign into your account now to request an invite to purchase the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for $499 at Amazon.
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Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends Z-A bundle are here! This bundle gets you a Nintendo Switch 2 console and a copy of the hotly anticipated game, Pokémon Legends Z-A. This bundle is set for release on October 16, 2025.
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Switch 2 games/accessories: from $14 @ Amazon
Amazon does has Switch 2 games and accessories on sale from $14. It includes controllers, carrying cases, headsets, and more.
Nintendo Switch consoles — where to buy
Nintendo Switch Lite: $199 @ Amazon
The Switch Lite is a dedicated handheld, rather than a hybrid console, but still does all the things you need from a Switch with support for all of the same games. Plus, it's lighter and feels sturdier than its bigger brother.
Nintendo Switch: $299 @ Amazon
Despite its age, the Nintendo Switch is still a highly sought after console. While most of 2020 was plagued by Switch shortages, it's gotten easier to find a Switch console in stock these days. Just keep in mind that because of its popularity, Switch deals (on the console itself) are extremely rare.
Nintendo Switch OLED: $349 @ Best Buy
The Nintendo Switch OLED is a refreshed version of the popular handheld/home console. It offers a gorgeous 7-inch OLED display, a wide adjustable stand, a wired LAN port in the dock, and a larger 64GB of internal storage.
Nintendo Switch 2 games
Mario Kart World takes Luigi's brother out onto the open road, to visit stunning new locations and with a bunch more friends tagging along. If you missed out on the Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle, then this is your next best way to pick up the game.
Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop | Walmart
Donkey Kong Bananza allows DK to smash his way through (and down into) the surrounding terrain. He can punch his way through mountains or head underground in search of collectibles. It's hands-down one of the Switch 2's biggest titles and our current choice for the best Nintendo Switch 2 game on the shelves.
Additional retailers: Amazon | GameStop | Walmart
Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 is the definitive way to enjoy CDPR's critically acclaimed first-person open-world RPG on the go. You play a mercenary named V, completing missions in the dark city of the future, Night City, though your main aim is surviving the chaos that surrounds you. This Ultimate Edition also includes the essential Phantom Liberty DLC expansion, which opens up a new area of the map, the ruthless Dogtown.
Additional retailers: Best Buy | GameStop
Nintendo Switch games
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the highly-anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, and it doesn't disappoint. Step back into the world of Hyrule, and embark on Link's most perilous quest to date. You'll need to master new abilities such as Ultrahand and Fuse in order to unravel the mystery of what happened to Princess Zelda and defeat the sinister Ganondorf.
Price check: $69 @ Best Buy
One of the best games on Switch, Super Mario Odyssey offers innovative gameplay, creative level design and colorful graphics. There are hundreds of moons to find hidden everywhere from the Luncheon Kingdom to New Donk City, so you'll never run out of things to do in this game.
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.
Ultimate by name, ultimate by nature. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together every single fighter in the franchise's history for a showdown of epic proportions. This hugely popular party game is now on sale.
Price check: $52 @ Walmart
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.
Price check: $50 @ 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, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a platforming marvel for the entire family, and one of the very best Nintendo Switch games you can play now.
Price check: $46 @ Walmart
This take on the classic monster-hunting formula throws you back in time to find one of the most elusive Pokémon while also braving a wilder version of a familiar world. This one is a little different from the Pokémon games you're used to, but it's definitely a good thing.
Price check: $48 @ Walmart
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the most popular Switch games available — even 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 on this must-have family-friendly hit. And if you want even more courses, be sure to pick up the Booster Pack DLC that adds 48 new tracks including fan-favourite picks.
Price check: $45 @ Walmart
Splatoon 3 is the freshest entry in Nintendo's colorful squid-based shooter series. Venture to the Splatlands, a new sun-soaked region filled with activities and new gear to unlock. Play online in intense 4v4 battles, enjoy the wonderfully creative single-player campaign, or team up with friends in the Salmon Run co-op mode.
Price check: $51 @ Amazon
One of the best JRPGs on Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 showcases brilliant combat and stupendous world-building. It's a game of dizzying scope, yet the breadth of its ambition never stops the developers from spinning a thoroughly engaging tale.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best and most popular games on Switch. Just look at our Breath of the Wild review, that called it "one of the finest games Nintendo has ever made." This is fantastic value for a game offering dozens of hours of content.
Price check: $59 @ Amazon
Undertake a spot of galactic bounty hunting in this legendary first person adventure game, remastered for Switch. Become Samus Aran and explore the treacherous but immersive alien planet, Tallon IV, fighting space pirates along the way. The original version was released in 2002 — this remastered version features updated graphics and audio, support for modern controller systems, plus new unlockables.
Price check: $39 @ Amazon
Persona 5 Royal is part turn-based RPG and part high-school simulator. You play as a new student who has recently moved to Tokyo. Soon you discover the ability to transverse a strange alternate reality and form The Phantom Thieves in an effort to fix the corrupt society around you. Just be warned, Persona 5 Royal will consume all your free time once it gets its hooks in.
Join Mario and friends' biggest party yet in Super Mario Party Jamboree. With 110 mini games and seven boards, this party game is packed with content and is an excellent way to gather friends and family for a fast-paced, competitive multiplayer experience.
Price check: $59 @ Best Buy
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.
Price check: $59 @ Best Buy
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.
Lara Croft is back for another round of remasters! This collection brings the Tomb Raider games The Last Revelation, Chronicles and Angel of Darkness to modern platforms with enhanced visuals and smoother controls. Whether you’re revisiting childhood favorites or experiencing them for the first time, it’s the perfect way to dive into ancient mysteries and challenging puzzles.
The ultimate island gaming experience on Nintendo Switch... other than Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Featuring Hello Kitty and friends, this super cute cozy game is full of quests to complete, decorating and customization.
The juggernaut soccer sim returns for another season in EA Sports FC 25. While modes like Career and Pro Clubs have been neglected, the new Rush mode is fantastic, and the FC series continues to offer an unrivaled sense of authenticity.
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.
Just Dance is a fantastic game for parties and fun cardio exercise. Children and adults can get hours of enjoyment from the easy dance routines, and for true fitness enthusiasts, this game comes with a dedicated 'fitness' mode. The 2025 edition contains music from iconic pop stars like Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and Lady Gaga.
The hotly anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics features legendary games like X-Men vs. Street Fighter and Marvel vs. Capcom 2, all in one compilation. Each game is recreated faithfully with new modes that make them better than ever.
The gritty roguelike strategy game Darkest Dungeon is back and better than ever with a sequel on Nintendo Switch. Darkest Dungeon II's punishing difficulty means that you'll likely fail several times on your quest, but each small win you manage to earn is extremely satisfying.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom sees the titular Princess setting off on her own full adventure for the first time. You'll need to wield the power of "Echoes" of items and monsters from throughout the realm to save Hyrule from a series of mysterious rifts.
Mario Party Superstars doesn't shake up the series' usual formula of racing around a board collecting coins and playing mini-games, but its selection of excellent classic content makes it most satisfying party game experience on the console. This is a perfect title to play with friends and family.
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 is one of the most beloved Mario games in history, and it's never looked or played as well as it does in this Nintendo Switch remake.
Sonic Superstars: was $59 now $24 @ Amazon
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 chums back to their 16-bit platforming roots, delivering old school speedster thrills that will any gamer who ever owned a Sega Mega Drive will love. Superstars is a carefully-crafted love letter to classic Sonic, and longtime fans will love it.
A full remake of the original Super Mario RPG released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), this role-playing game sees Mario, Bowser, Peach and some new friends embark on an adventure to repair a wish-granting star. With updated graphics, gameplay and new cinematics, Super Mario RPG has never looked (or played) this well, but the original game's charms have been carefully retained as well.
Price check: $42 @ Amazon
Pokémon Shining Pearl: was $59 now $48 @ Amazon
If you want a more traditional Pokémon game, then this remake of Pokémon Pearl is the one to go for. You know the story, start off in a quaint little village, acquire a starter Pokémon and battle your way up to becoming league champion.
Price check: $49 @ GameStop
Princess Peach Showtime: was $59 now $48 @ Walmart
Grab Princess Peach: Showtime! on sale at Walmart and take the stage to save the magical Sparkle Theatre. Our Princess Peach Showtime review praised this game's beautiful visuals, solid gameplay and excellent sound. It's great for younger players and casual Nintendo fans.
Price check: $55 @ Amazon
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: was $59 now $29 @ Walmart
This delightful and surprisingly deep strategy game is one every Switch owner should play. Kingdom Battle stays true to both franchises and mashes together Mario's colorful worlds and the Rabbids' potty humor.
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