Nintendo Switch deals are fairly easy to find these days. Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop typically offer discounts on everything from Switch games to must-have Switch accessories. However, if you're looking for Nintendo Switch deals on consoles, things are a little trickier.
Deals on the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch Lite are rare, and when they do happen they sell out fast. In terms of pricing, Switch deals usually take a modest $20 or $30 off the console. Alternatively, some retailers might throw in a free game or accessory. While the consoles are easy to find in stock, both devices remain in high demand, which means retailers don't have much incentive to discount them. Still, we're keeping an eye out and will share the best Nintendo Switch deals with you as they happen.
If you want a Nintendo Switch console with some extra style, you're in luck. The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition for $349 at Amazon. This special edition Nintendo Switch OLED console is decked out in a slick red color scheme with Mario decor printed on the dock. It could sell out fast, so make sure to grab yours while you can.
Check out our where to buy Nintendo Switch guide for the latest stock updates and bundle deals. And take a look at the best Nintendo Switch games for some ideas on what to play with your new console.
Today's best Nintendo Switch deals
- Nintendo Switch OLED (Mario Red Edition): $349 @ Amazon
- Nintendo Switch: $299 @ Amazon
- Nintendo Switch Lite: $199 @ Amazon
- Switch accessories: deals from $10 @ Amazon
- Switch games: deals from $18 @ GameStop
- Switch Pro Controller: $69 @ Walmart
Best Nintendo Switch deals
The Nintendo Switch (with extended battery) retails for $299. The console with the improved battery was released in 2019, and this is the one we recommend picking up — the updated battery lasts a maximum of nine hours, rather than 6.5 like its predecessor. You can spot the new console from its packaging: the upgraded Nintendo Switch box has a red background.
However, Switch demand has made finding Switch deals near-impossible. Even during Black Friday, there weren't many discounts to be found on the console itself. That said, retailers like Amazon and Walmart occasionally offer Switch bundles, which include a free game or credit. These are your best options if you're looking for Switch deals that include the console.
Nintendo Switch OLED deals
The new Nintendo Switch OLED is here. The $349 system sports a larger, 7-inch OLED screen and allow gamers to play via their TV, in tabletop mode, or in handheld mode. Discounts on this console are hard to find, although bundles deals pop up occasionally. I've occasionally seen discounts on the Nintendo Switch OLED appear at Woot, but note that this retailer sometimes stocks Japanese consoles that come with a Japanese power adaptor.
Nintendo Switch Lite deals
Now available in more colors than ever, the Editor's Choice Nintendo Switch Lite retails for $199. It's smaller and lighter than the traditional Switch which makes it even more portable. We love the Switch Lite's gorgeous, comfortable design, good battery life, and stellar game library.
The Switch Lite is generally easy to find in stock. Usually Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop have stock of the Switch Lite in various colors. As for as Switch Lite deals — don't expect many. Your best bet is to look for bundles, like this Switch Lite with a 128GB microSDXC card for $213 at Amazon.