- Nintendo Switch is the handheld, take-anywhere Nintendo gaming console that also plugs into the TV.
- Although the Switch console itself isn’t discounted, with the $299.99 Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle, you get the game for free at Best Buy.
- If you prefer some more flexibility, you can get the same bundle plus a $25 coupon to buy more games at Gamestop.
- Kohl’s also has a deal on a bundle that comes with a Switch console, an extra set of Joy-Con controllers, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate + $120 Kohl’s Cash for $409.99 (originally $439.99) [You save $30].
- If you want the Switch Lite, Gamestop is offering a $25 coupon when you buy one for $199.99 on Saturday, November 30 or Sunday, December 1.
- To potentially save more on Black Friday sales, visit Business Insider Coupons to find the most up-to-date Walmart coupons and promo codes.
Updated 11/29/2019 at 4:35 p.m. ET
So far, the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are at Gamestop, Kohl’s, and Best Buy. We know for sure that the deals at Best Buy and Gamestop are on the last generation of the Nintendo Switch, which came out in 2017 (model number HAC-001).
There’s a possibility that the deal at Kohl’s is actually on the newest version of the Switch, which you’ll know by the updated HAC-001(-01) model number. The deal isn’t live yet on the Kohl’s website, but we’ll confirm as soon as it’s released.
The difference between the old and new Switch console versions is that the newer one - released August 2019 with a "HAC-001(-01)" model number - has a slightly better battery life.
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals for 2019:
- Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle, $299.99 at Best Buy [You get the game free]: This is the same deal we saw last year, and the bundle includes the first generation of the Nintendo Switch. Essentially, this deal gives you a free game but no discount on the Switch itself. It's live now.
- Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle, $299 at Gamestop [You get the game free + a $25 coupon for more games]: Gamestop is offering the same $299 Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 only, but you'll also get a $25 gift coupon with your purchase to use on future games.
- Get the Nintendo Switch (HAC-001 (-01)) with carrying case and 128GB microSD card bundle, $334.97 (originally $392.97) at Best Buy [You save $58]
More Nintendo Switch deals:
- Get Nintendo Switch (likely HAC-001) with extra Joy-Con set and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate + $120 Kohl's Cash, $409.99 at Kohl's (originally $439.99) [You save $30]
- Get Nintendo Switch Lite (Turquoise) with carrying case and screen protector, $244.99 with $60 Kohl's Cash - currently out of stock, though it may come back
Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game and accessory deals
Foto: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Breeze will be on sale for $39.99sourceGamestop
Please note that the following game deals are not live yet, and likely won't be until 5 p.m. local time on November 28, Thanksgiving, which is when all Best Buy stores open nationwide.
- Target is currently offering discounts on select Nintendo Switch games
- Twelve-month Switch Online subscription, available at Target for $15 [You save $5]
- Super Mario Odyssey, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Super Mario Party, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Splatoon 2, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Breeze, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Mario Tennis Aces, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Octopath Traveler, $39.99 (originally $59.99) [You save $20]
- Pair of Joy-Con controllers (Gray or Red & Blue), $59.99 (originally $79.99) [You save $20]
- Poké Ball Plus accessory, $19.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $30]
Will the newest Nintendo Switch go on sale for Black Friday?
Though Nintendo released a new iteration of the Switch in August 2019, all deals on the Nintendo Switch appear to be for the older model (that is, the same 2017 model that was on offer last year). This is likely because Nintendo has too much surplus stock of the old model. The only real difference is that the older model has a slightly shorter battery life than the newer 2019 model, but it can be hard to tell the difference between the two.
If you are only after the 2019 model, you'll want to look for model number HAC-001(-01), and also check the serial number, which should start with "XKW."
We'll update you as soon as we find out if the newer model of the Nintendo Switch will be on sale, but so far it's looking unlikely.
What Nintendo Switch games will be on sale for Black Friday?
So far, according to a press release from Nintendo, several Mario games, as well as The Legend of Zelda, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Octopath Traveler, and more will be on sale at several major retailers starting November 27. We'll probably see a lot more deals as Black Friday grows closer.
In fact, a bunch of Nintendo Switch games are on sale right now at Best Buy for up to $25 off.
Will the Nintendo Switch price drop in 2019?
Judging from what we've seen since last year, probably not until a new model is released with even better battery life, but rumors are abound of a Switch 2 or Switch Pro to be released in 2020.
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