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The Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals came to an official close at midnight on October 8 however, some deals are still holding on strong. The two-day event saw some excellent sales on the latest Switch 2 and 1 games, accessories, and more, and some of these are still up for grabs if you're fast enough.
Today's best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
- Nintendo Switch 2: from $449 at Amazon
- Storage: 26% off Lexar 512GB Micro SD Express Card
- Games: Super Mario games starting from $39.99
- Cameras: record-low on Hori Switch 2 camera
- Controllers: 12% off Purple/Green Joy-Cons
UK:
- Nintendo Switch: bundles from £210 at Smyths
- Nintendo Switch 2: starting at £395 on Amazon
- Storage: 21% off 1TB Micro SD Express Card
- Games: from £12.95 at Amazon
- Cameras: record-low price on official Switch 2 camera
- Controllers: 13% off Purple/Green Joy-Cons
What to expect
The upcoming October Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are arriving at an ideal time. There's only 11 weeks separating October 7 from the holidays, so you can grab some gifts for the Nintendo fan in your life and still have weeks to spare. Additionally, the deals land just over 4 months since the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, so there should hopefully be some better deals on Switch 2 games and accessories than the last Prime Day.
Just like July, don't expect to see any savings on the actual Switch 2 itself, nor on its Mario Kart World bundle. I suspect we'll have to wait until at least this year's Black Friday sales before we see even a fraction of savings off the handheld itself. However, its mere existence might result in Amazon dropping 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. Just be sure that you're grabbing an actual bargain in the US, as the prices hikes have complicated things a little bit. For example, the OLED Switch was $349.99 at launch, but it now retails for $399.99. If you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth, you're gonna want to grab it for as close to (or below) its original MSRP as possible.
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.
July's Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals saw games like Super Mario Bros Wonder, and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD drop in price, with both games receiving $10 off in particular, and that's about what you can expect.
The Nintendo Switch 2's existence does spice things up a little. 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 has its own Switch 2 edition 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, there's a tiny chance you could see some cash off titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. The Switch 2 launch line-up is pretty sparse when it comes to first-party games, but I have already seen some US and UK retailers discounting the physical releases by small amounts. With the Pokemon Legends Z-A bundle arriving later in October, Nintendo and Amazon could be planning to drop at least $10 off first-party Switch 2 games in order to entice new Switch 2 players to buy new games - it's unlikely, but not impossible.
You're more likely to see cash shaved off third-party releases, and ones that contain game-key cards at that. This August, Amazon dropped $10 off a ton of game-key card releases, like Raidou: Remastered – The Mystery of the Soulless Army Launch Edition, which dropped from $49.99 to $39.99, and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S, which dropped from $39.99 to $29.99. Of course, you'll have to be okay with not owning the full game on the cart, but these can still be deals worth grabbing nonetheless.
I expect the trend of game-key card discounts to continue, and to be the main player when it comes to Switch 2 game savings. However, keeping an eye on older Switch games is still ideal, especially ones that run better on the new handheld. Even if those discounts are still only $10, it's still a worthwhile way to grab any older games you may have missed and make your new Switch 2 game collection as impressive as possible.
What to expect from Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch accessory deals
Official Nintendo Switch accessories seldom drop their price tags - and due to the price changes, first-party accessories are even more expensive. Right now, you can expect to pay around $60 for a Pro Controller and $89 for a set of Joy-Con, even months into the release of the Switch 2. However, third-party accessories regularly take some serious discounts over Prime Day – and there are a few you need to have on your radar, whether you're sticking with the older Switch or upgrading to 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 last July, it was just $39.99, a whole 20% off for Prime Day.
Now that the Switch 2 has been out for a while now 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, during July's Prime Day deals, so I expect that even more brands will follow suit this October.
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 did this year's October Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals end?
This year's fall Prime Day deals ended at the stroke of midnight on October 9 after two full days of discounts. However, if you're still after some juicy savings, don't despair! Some Prime Day deal prices are still holding out, and US shoppers can rely on the likes of Best Buy and Newegg to carry on the sales until the weekend. UK readers will want to check out Argos and Currys for potential stragglers, too.
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 PS5 deals and our Prime Day gaming deals for further savings on consoles, games, and accessories.
