Prime Day deals don't have to be new - this Nintendo Switch is only $149

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Walmart is selling refurbished Switch Lites for $50 cheaper than new

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Of all the Prime Day Switch deals we've seen so far, none of them can get you the adorable Nintendo Switch Lite for $149 - for that, you have to go with this refurbished model through Walmart.

The almost pocket-sized Switch Lite hasn't been included in this year's Prime Day gaming deals just yet, but you can pick up the console new for around $200, its normal retail price. Likewise, you can snag a refurbished one from Amazon for $180 - a $20 savings. Or, you can save $50 and go with a refurbished Switch Lite from Walmart, which is being sold for $20 less than they usually go for. Basically, if you want to play all of the best Switch games available now and in the future, this is about as cheap as you're going to find one right now.

Walmart's refurbished Switch Lite deals are available in Turquoise and Coral, and they include all of the normal accessories, although they could be third-party. The packing also might be generic instead of the official Nintendo box, but the console itself should be like new aside from some minor cosmetic defects.

Nintendo Switch Lite (Refurbished) |$169 $149 at Walmart Save $20

Nintendo Switch Lite (Refurbished) |$169 $149 at Walmart
Save $20 - If you want a console that can play Mario Kart 8, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Metroid Prime Remastered, and so much more without breaking the bank, right here's a darn good option so long as you don't mind getting a refurbished console. Here's the Turquoise option if you like that more.

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Should you buy a Switch Lite?

Whether you should purchase a Switch Lite depends on one major factor: do you want to play Switch games on a TV screen instead of the handheld's own display? If so, absolutely do not buy a Switch Lite, as there's no way to project the image onto a bigger screen. The standard Switch gets its namesake from being able to "switch" between playing handheld mode and TV mode, but the Switch Lite doesn't have this feature.

Otherwise, the Switch Lite is an incredible little machine that benefits from a lighter weight and smaller size than the original or the OLED model, making it ideal for long car rides and flights, waits in the dentist's office, and any other situation where you want to game on the go.

More Prime Day Switch deals

Maybe the Switch Lite isn't for you, or you'd prefer a new console instead of a refurbished one. Totally fair! Here are some more Prime Day Switch deals to consider:

More of today's best Prime Day deals

Looking for more ways to save on portable gaming? Check out our guide to Prime Day gaming laptop deals. We also have a bunch of Prime Day PC deals and Prime Day TV deals to consider.

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Jordan Gerblick
Jordan Gerblick

After earning an English degree from ASU, I worked as a corporate copy editor while freelancing for places like SFX Magazine, Screen Rant, Game Revolution, and MMORPG on the side. I got my big break here in 2019 with a freelance news gig, and I was hired on as GamesRadar's west coast Staff Writer in 2021. That means I'm responsible for managing the site's western regional executive branch, AKA my home office, and writing about whatever horror game I'm too afraid to finish.