Prime Day is almost upon us, but those looking to grab a discounted Nintendo Switch may be disappointed. The good news is we can save you money on the next best thing: video games.
Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals
- Nintendo Switch Lite (Blue) (Opens in a new window) for $199.99
- Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (Opens in a new window) for $349.85
- Pokémon Violet (Opens in a new window) for $45.99 (List Price $59.99)
- Bayonetta 3 (Opens in a new window) for $44.99 (List Price $59.99)
- Fire Emblem Engage (Opens in a new window) for $47.65 (List Price $59.99)
- Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe (Opens in a new window) for $48.90 (List Price $59.99)
- Sonic Frontiers (Opens in a new window) for $39.95 (List Price $59.99)
- Tactics Ogre: Reborn (Opens in a new window) for $31.79 (List Price $49.99)
- Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDXC (Opens in a new window) for $39.99 (List Price $44.99)
- SanDisk Super Mario Star 256GB microSDXC Card (Opens in a new window) for $26.78 (List Price $52.99)
- PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller (Ancient Archer) (Opens in a new window) for $20.99 (List Price $27.99)
- $20 Nintendo eShop Gift Card [Digital Code] (Opens in a new window) for $20.00
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
The Nintendo Switch marries the power of a home console with the portability of a handheld, allowing you to take your gaming wherever you go. It won’t give your PS5 or Xbox Series X a run for its money in terms of graphics or framerates, but there are definitely advantages to being able to switch between the two formats. This year, we’ve seen new contenders on the hybrid market, including Valve’s Steam Deck and Asus' ROG Ally, but there’s just something about Nintendo’s iteration that keeps us coming back for more.
Nintendo Switch Consoles
Honesty time: You’re not going to see significant discounts on a Nintendo Switch console unless you buy one secondhand. The Nintendo Switch Lite (available in blue, coral, gray, turquoise, and yellow) offers a less costly alternative for those willing to give up the ability to dock their systems and play only in handheld mode, and you can usually save a couple of bucks if you purchase a console bundled with games. The Nintendo Switch OLED model is the most recent release in the Switch line, and it features a bigger and better screen as well as an improved kickstand. While battery life and Joy-Con designs remain largely unchanged, it's a step in the right direction.
- Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (Opens in a new window) for $349.85
- Nintendo Switch Lite (Blue) (Opens in a new window) for $199.99
Games
(Credit: Amazon)Pokémon Violet
You asked and Nintendo answered: Violet and Scarlet are the first main line open world Pokémon games. Back in the day, while training up my Caterpie into a Butterfree in Pokémon Yellow Version (because Pikachu just wouldn't cut it in Brock's Gym), I never would have thought I'd see the day. But I digress. With a whopping 1,008 ‘mon to collect, you’ll be sinking hundreds, if not thousands of hours into this title. Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the new Paldea region where Pokémon have the ability to Terastallize to gain special power.
- Pokémon Violet (Opens in a new window) for $45.99 (List Price $59.99)
Bayonetta 3
It's Witch Time—and no I'm not talking about the ancient and magical art used to speed up time by Umbra Witches. Bayonetta 3 is the third chapter in the epic tale of the magnificent and mysterious Cereza. Channel the power of demons in titanic battles, shoot up the forces of heaven and hell in a variety of different locations, and take over a new character: the witch-in-training Viola. With all of the nonstop action-packed gameplay you’ve come to love, Bayonetta 3 is a must-play for fans of the series.
- Bayonetta 3 (Opens in a new window) for $44.99 (List Price $59.99)
Fire Emblem Engage
The very first entry in the Fire Emblem series was a Japan-exclusive in 1990 and ever since it hit Western shores nearly a decade later in 2003, it’s been a cult classic for those with serious tactical chops. Known for its perma-death system wherein characters that fall in battle are inaccessible to you for the remainder of the game, the games have since given players a “casual mode” option, which opened the epic storytelling and heart pounding grid-based battle sequences to a wider audience. Engage sees you taking control of the Divine Dragon, Alear, and commanding battalions of fan favorites from previous titles via the Emblem Rings.
- Fire Emblem Engage (Opens in a new window) for $47.65 (List Price $59.99)
Gift Cards
(Credit: Nintendo)If you’re not sure what you want to play next, a gift card is always a good option. They come in a variety of increments, but $20 is enough to get started. Historically, we've seen deals on the $50 increment for $45 around this time of year, so keep your eyes peeled.
