Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are still abundant, even though Amazon's sale event is well over halfway done. We're still monitoring prices and have seen massive discounts on all sorts of Switch and Switch 2-compatible games, accessories, and hardware come and go, but there are still lots of things on offer. With the right deals, you can improve your experience gaming for much less than usual.
Unsurprisingly, we've not seen much in the way of discounts on the Switch 2 itself during Prime Day, especially as stock is still so limited at seemingly all retailers. However, the original Switch is also celebrating its eighth birthday around this time, so there eight years' worth of backwards-compatible games with some big discounts, letting you expand your Switch game library without breaking the bank.
If you're on the lookout this Prime Day for Switch deals, expect to browse through plenty of discounted cases, games, memory cards, and more. From docks to screen protectors, this year's fruitful sale covers almost every accessory you could hope to get for your console. And we have you covered.
We've been covering Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals for years. We know when a discount is rare and when to hold off for more savings. We know which Nintendo Switch bundles are actually worth grabbing, which is invaluable with so many options. The Switch makes up some of the most popular offers amongst Prime Day gaming deals as a whole, so there's plenty to sift through. But we've put all that experience to work, bringing you all the biggest discounts from Amazon right here so you don't have to.
Today's best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
- Nintendo Switch 2: Check stock at Walmart
- Storage: Save $44 on a 1TB SD Card
- Games: from $17.99 at Amazon
- Controllers: from $18.39 at Amazon
- Accessories: Low prices at Amazon
UK:
- Nintendo Switch 2: Check stock at Amazon
- Storage: 7% off 256GB Micro SD Express Card
- Games: from £9.34 at Amazon
- Controllers: Up to 37% off PowerA controllers
- Accessories: Low prices at Amazon
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch game deals
This year's Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are in an extra intriguing predicament. Not only does the original handheld now have eight years under its belt, and so plenty of games and accessories with some hefty savings, but the addition of the new Nintendo Switch 2 shakes things up even further.
As I briefly touched upon earlier, there aren't really any savings on the actual Switch 2 itself, nor on its Mario Kart World bundle. But, its mere existence might have pushed Ninty (and Amazon) to drop the prices of some Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite goodies, older Switch accessories, and even physical Switch games – the latter of which could be especially handy for those who want to build up their new Switch 2 game library on a budget.
Of course, sticking with the last-gen Nintendo Switch to save some extra cash is entirely valid, and these Prime Day sales could be more vital than ever to bolstering your existing Switch setup. If you'd rather upgrade to the OLED Switch, rather than the far pricier Switch 2, I've seen as much as $30 / £40 dropped off the upgraded handheld over the last two years. You're more likely to find OLED offers at Walmart in the US though, as Amazon itself hasn't offered too much cash off the shiny Ninty handheld (aside from a fairly permanent £15 discount in the UK).
Nintendo is known to sparingly drop discounts on its first-party games. No matter the year, you're unlikely to see more than $10 off even the latest releases, especially at Amazon. Even launch titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for the original handheld have rarely seen more than $10 off, and the Switch version of the game launched back in 2017.
Last year's July Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals saw games like Princess Peach Showtime and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door drop in price, with Peach Showtime receiving $10 off in particular. This summer, some of the last first-party releases for the original Switch, like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario and Luigi Brothership, and Super Mario Party Jamboree, are the ones to watch.
The Nintendo Switch 2's existence has shaken up this year's Prime Day sales even further. With the console being backward compatible with older games, I recommend keeping an eye on discounts on titles that perform better on the new device. Notably, older Switch games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have now been optimised for the Nintendo Switch 2, with improved frame rates, making it the perfect time to pick them up for your new handheld.
Not only that, but buying older games can actually save you extra cash in the long run. For example, Super Mario Jamboree is receiving its own Switch 2 edition on July 24 with an MSRP of $79.99 / £64.95. However, grabbing the original Switch copy, and later the Switch 2 upgrade pack for $19.99 / £16.99 can be ultimately cheaper in the long run, especially this Prime Day.
When it comes to Switch 2 games, don't expect to see any discounts on first-party releases this Prime Day. It doesn't help that the Switch 2 launch line-up is pretty sparse when it comes to first-party games, with Mario Kart World being the only brand new Nintendo game available on the device right now. – one that is unlikely to see major discounts until we get into the Black Friday deals later this year.
Instead, I recommend keeping an eye on older Switch games that have performance upgrades, or even available upgrade packs on the Switch 2. Both the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 upgrade packs are included as part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships. So this Prime Day could be the perfect time to grab the original Switch copies at a discount and enjoy the newly upgraded gameplay when you pop the old Switch carts into your new Switch 2.
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch accessory deals
Official Nintendo Switch accessories seldom drop their price tags - you can still expect to pay around $60 for a Pro Controller and $79 for a set of Joy-Con, even now that the Switch 2 has finally been released. However, third-party accessories regularly take some serious discounts over Prime Day – and there are a few you need to have on your radar if you're sticking with the older Switch over the new Switch 2 right now.
For example, there's the Genki ShadowCast. Third-party gadgets that open you up to big-screen play on a range of different devices while you're out and about like this are a solid purchase. If you need to play on a slightly smaller screen (an iPad or laptop, for example), the Genki ShadowCast should be on your list, and it's currently 20% off for Prime Day, which means it's just $39.99.
Now that the Switch 2 is finally out in the wild, this Prime Day is one to watch for Switch 2 accessories deals. Plenty of third-party brands have a plethora of accessories available to be picked up, many of which boast some decent discounts. In fact, accessory maker JSAUX slashed the prices of its Switch 2 accessories, like its 3-Pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2, early on Amazon for this Prime Day.
I'm keeping a watchful eye on savings on not just Switch 2 screen protectors, but everything from compatible controllers, cases, and especially the new Switch 2 microSD Express Cards, and sharing them here now that the sales have properly kicked off.
FAQ
When do this year's Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals end?
This year's Amazon Prime Day kicked off on July 8 at midnight and will run straight through until July 11 at midnight. Altogether, that means you're getting four days' worth of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 savings to enjoy.
Do you need a Prime membership for Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals?
Amazon keeps its best deals back for its Prime members during its larger sales, so you will need a membership to shop the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals this summer. However, there are a few ways to get around this.
First up, we see plenty of other retailers looking to steal Amazon's thunder during this period, offering their own sales and price-matching the online giant at the same time. That means it's wise to keep an eye on Best Buy and Walmart in the US, and Currys, Very, and Argos in the UK – you could easily walk away with the same price as a Prime member.
For an easier life, though, we'd recommend looking into Amazon Prime free trials. Amazon regularly offers free trials of its service around its annual sales to drum up interest.
Want more offers? Be sure to check out our Prime Day Steam Deck deals, Prime Day gaming laptop deals primers. We've also got you prepped for this July's Prime Day PS5 deals as well.
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