Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch are back on the calendar for 2024, and if previous schedules hold true we'll all be rolling in discounts this July. Previous years have offered up console bundles, heavy game discounts, and record-low prices on some of the latest and greatest accessories. We're hoping for more of the same this summer, especially with the looming presence of the Switch 2 on the horizon.
We've been watching these Prime Day gaming deals for years now, so we know how to spot truly excellent value. Not only that, but we're constantly testing new Switch games and accessories to work out which ones really are worth your cash - then watching their prices year-round. In all that time watching Nintendo Switch deals, we've picked up a thing or two about what these sales usually look like.
That's why we're running through everything we expect to see from Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals in 2024 right here. We're taking you through the games and gadgets we expect to see savings of their own come July, as well as our predictions for those all-important console prices. When the time comes, you'll find all our top picks from the sale right here - but until then it's time to get prepped.
What to expect from Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals 2024
Nintendo Switch deals are starting to hit the shelves more and more in the last 12 months. With Black Friday offering up some of the best bundles and even straight discounts we've seen yet, we're optimistic for this trend to continue over Prime Day. While this is a safer bet in the UK where we regularly see bundles on the shelves and cheaper game prices in general, the US might see its best round of Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals yet.
In fact, the only console we have some questions about is the Nintendo Switch Lite. With waning stock, this cheaper handheld-only model is looking is a little thin on the ground already. That said, discounts are still popping up in both the US and UK so if supply does hold out, there will be plenty to choose from here as well.
Nintendo Switch OLED
If you're after the latest and greatest console, it's worth noting that we've already seen as much as $30 / £40 off the Nintendo Switch OLED over the last couple of years. Those offers came from Walmart in the US and a range of retailers in the UK (though AO held out the longest at this price). Amazon itself hasn't offered too much cash off the device (aside from a fairly permanent £15 discount in the UK), but if other retailers take the leap on the day itself, we could see some price match wars occurring here.
That still feels quite optimistic - the truth is we're just not used to seeing such savings on a Nintendo console, or any price drops at all. We're tentatively hoping for a return to that $20 / £20 price cut, but if there are no discounts at all we'll still likely see bundle offers rolling in.
Those bundles could include latest releases - Super Mario Wonder, Princess Peach Showtime, and Mario vs Donkey Kong are all waiting in the wings for inclusion here. However, some of the best value options could be on old favorites - we've seen bundles including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe most recently in the US.
Nintendo Switch
The standard edition Nintendo Switch console dropped down to just $259 for the first time in May a couple of years ago. While a similar discount wasn't spotted in last year's Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, similar offers starting to edge their way onto the shelves over the holiday period could well return. That fills us with far more confidence that we're going to see some more straight price drops on this device during Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals.
When it comes to bundles, though, there's some very exciting news. Last year's holiday sales saw a massive number of bundles on the shelves, and they held onto their position. Normally these offers run out of stock pretty quickly, but we're pretty confident we'll see similar discounts come the summer.
Not only that, but we regularly see price cuts in the UK. We've already seen retailers kicking things even further down the price chain across the pond, but never at Amazon. That means we're expecting a conservative £239.99 sales price come October, but it's well worth checking in with smaller sites like The Game Collection and Base for more discounts.
We could also see the return of the Mario Kart 8 bundle that sits pride of place during Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals, and there's far more wiggle room for more games to get involved here as well. We don't see too many bundles day to day in the US, so Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals could be your first port of call.
FAQ
When will Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals start?
Amazon Prime Day generally takes place in July, more specifically within the second week of the month. Amazon itself likes to keep the exact dates a secret each year, only releasing details a couple of weeks ahead of the event. However, previous sales have been pretty uniform in their timing - we're expecting Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals to start around July 8 this year.
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 closer to the time. Amazon regularly offers free trials of its service around its annual sales to drum up interest.
Last year's best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
UK deals
Want more offers? Be sure to check out our Prime Day Xbox Series X deals and Prime Day laptop deals primers. We're also getting you prepped for this year's Prime Day PS5 deals as well.
