Securing a significant discount on a first-party Nintendo Switch title is often akin to finding a shiny Pokémon in the wild – a rare and exciting event. Nintendo is famously selective with its sales, and permanent price reductions on flagship games are virtually nonexistent. However, this week presents an unusual and highly welcome exception to that rule, as a perfect storm of competing retail sales events has driven prices down on some of the console`s most sought-after games.
Thanks to simultaneous promotions like Amazon Prime Day, Target Circle Week, Best Buy`s Black Friday in July, and various Walmart Deals, major retailers are currently engaged in a price war benefiting Nintendo fans. This convergence means titles that typically remain at their standard $60 or even $70 price point are now available for significantly less, frequently priced between $39 and $45.
Highlights of the Sales Bonanza
Several of the Nintendo Switch`s most beloved and essential games are included in these widespread discounts. If you`ve been waiting to fill gaps in your library or pick up a critical darling you missed, now is the time.
For instance, the genre-defining 3D platformer Super Mario Odyssey, a game often hailed as one of the best in the series, is widely available for around $39-$40. Its classic 2D counterpart, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, also sees similar steep discounts. Fans of charming role-playing adventures can find the excellent remake of Super Mario RPG at the same price point, and the recently released Mario & Luigi: Brothership is hitting a new low, available for approximately $40-$45.
Beyond these Mario staples, the sales extend to many other tentpole Nintendo franchises. While the specific list varies slightly from one retailer to another, you can generally expect to find popular titles from:
- The Legend of Zelda (including Tears of the Kingdom)
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Kirby series entries
- Pikmin 4
- Splatoon 3
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Where to Find the Deals
The discounts are popping up across all major players in the retail space. Walmart has been particularly competitive, often listing games at $39, just slightly under the $40 price point frequently seen at Target (which may require their Circle membership) and Best Buy. Amazon, via its subsidiary Woot, is also participating, though buyers should note that some Woot stock may consist of region-free imports – a technical detail that doesn`t affect gameplay for English speakers on any Switch console.
This period of aggressive pricing is directly tied to the limited duration of these competing retail sales events, most of which are scheduled to run through the second week of July. Once these promotions conclude, prices on these first-party Nintendo titles are likely to revert to their standard, less appealing levels.
In a market known for its pricing rigidity, this week represents a significant, albeit temporary, shift. It`s a prime opportunity for anyone looking to experience the best the Nintendo Switch has to offer without paying the usual premium. Don`t miss out on catching these deals before they vanish back into the tall grass.
Callum Darby