Nintendo can be pretty reluctant to give any of their games significant discounts, no matter if they're new or old. Luckily, sites like Amazon's own Woot are always there to pick up the slack and drop the prices on some big Ninty games, even ones that have barely spent time on the shelves.
Right now, you can grab major Switch releases like Super Mario Wonder for just $44.99 at Woot, which is the lowest price I've spotted for it so far. Even the relatively new Mario and Luigi Brothership has joined in the discount fun and is also just $46.99, a whole 22% off its MSRP of $59.99.
It's not just Super Mario games that are part of these cheap Nintendo Switch game sales as I've spotted plenty of Pokemon savings too. Major entries in the Pokemon series like Pokemon Scarlet have returned to their lowest-ever price, so there's something here for every type of Nintendo fan. There's only 9 days left of these sales, however. If you want to grab some last-minute additions to your original Switch collection, this is the time.
Should you buy Nintendo Switch games in 2025?
Unless you're vigilantly saving for a Nintendo Switch 2 and don't quite have the budget for anything else, I always recommend picking up some discounted Switch games. Notoriously, Nintendo doesn't like to discount their games all too much, especially where major first-title games are concerned. So price drops of any calibur are worth your attention.
The fact some of Woot's current deals mean these Switch games have dropped to their lowest ever price so far, just sweetens the deal. Even when the brand-new Switch launches, if previous generations are anything to go by, it' alsos unlikely we'll see games like Super Mario Wonder or Pokemon Scarlet get that much cheaper. There is a likely chance we could see some further HD remasters, or 'players choice' type re-releases of the above games down the line, but without any confirmation from Nintendo, it's all up to speculation for now.
Even with the Switch 2 closer than ever, picking up some last-minute Switch games, especially physical releases, is still something I'd wholeheartedly recommend - if you can afford it. There are still unforgettable experiences to have on the current Switch, from Mario & Luigi Brothership to The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom. Despite being late releases in the Switch's lifespan, they've cemented themselves as some of my favorite games on the handheld, proving the original Switch still has some fight left. Plus, a lot of these games could very well be compatible with the Switch 2.
During the big reveal for the upcoming console held through a Nintendo Direct last month, Ninty stated that "certain Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2." While I can't, of course, state that every game part of Woot's deals will work on the new console, there's at least a chance. And that small chance should be enough to help lower that blow that grabbing all these Woot deals will have to your bank account.
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