Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals offered up some of the console's best discounts in last year's holiday offers, but 2024 could shake things up even further. After all, this is the year we're expecting to see a Nintendo Switch 2 hit the shelves and that could be a bombshell for annual sales.
If a Switch 2 does appear this year it very likely won't be on sale for Black Friday. We only just saw the Nintendo Switch OLED taking part in bundle offers last year, so a whole new console could be tricky to discount. That said, last year was the best we'd seen for Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals yet. Major game discounts, record low prices on accessories, and bundle options available on each of the three consoles meant there had never been a better time to dive into Ninty's system.
We're expecting similar bundles to appear throughout the year, though you'll need to watch out for them. However, if you're after a surefire saving November 2024's your best bet. As ever, we'll be taking you through all of this year's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals when the time comes but in the meantime we're keeping this page updated with everything you need to know ahead of the sale.
What to expect from Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals in 2024
Assuming for a moment that we do see a new console in 2024, and it does sit at the rumored $399 / £399 price point. Will older devices take further discounts? In the US, the Nintendo Switch as we know it likely won't do much better than its free game and three month Switch Online bundle offer we've seen over the last couple of years. That's if the Switch 2 launches towards the end of the year. If the new device hits our shores in the first half of the year we'll either be lucky to see any discounts on the original model at all, or it will be off the shelves completely.
The UK could go a different way, though. We've seen far more straight price drops on the console itself at various UK retailers in the last year or so, opening the door for further savings once the new model is bedded into the store shelves.
If there's no new Nintendo Switch in 2024 things will likely truck along as they did last year. 2023 was the first year we saw a bundle for every version of the console over Black Friday, and it's likely we'll see these offers return if the lineup remains the same.
What to expect from Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals in 2024
We'll also be seeing all the regular savings on the best Nintendo Switch accessories, however controllers are likely to see the biggest savings in this year's Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals.
Official Nintendo items like the Pro Controller and Joy-Con have been stuck at the same sales prices throughout the year. These devices rarely drop down to a new price tier, so we can expect the same $59.99 price tag on the Pro Controller at Amazon and a $69 cost for Joy-Con at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy. These are tried and tested offers that return sale after sale, so we would be surprised if prices dropped further in 2022.
However, third party controllers like those on offer from PowerA and PDP often come in significantly cheaper and older releases can plummet in price during larger sale events. PDP's wired gamepads will be available for well under $20 this year, considering we've seen $17.99 sale prices popping up throughout the course of 2022.
We'll be keeping an extra close eye on two accessories, though; the Hori Split Pad Pro and the Genki Covert Dock. These gadgets passed our desks in 2023 and have since soared to the top of our lists. The Split Pad Pro is one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers for those after a more ergonomic feel, but also adds extra turbo functionality and back buttons for a fraction of the Joy-Con price. Its $49.99 / £44.99 doesn't waver too often, but we did see it dip to a record low $30 in the US over the summer and the UK is getting used to a £39.95 everyday price as well.
Meanwhile, anyone who travels regularly with their Switch will want to be keeping a close eye on that Covert Dock. The plug adapter works as a charger and dock for your system, allowing you to plug into any TV with an HDMI for on-the-road play. We usually see it on the shelves at $79.99, but so far this summer it's already hit a new record low $59.99 price in the US. The UK has also enjoyed a dip down to £60 from that £79.99 RRP as well.
If you're after some extra audio options, it's also worth keeping an eye on Black Friday gaming headset deals and Black Friday earbuds deals as well.
FAQ
When will Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals start?
Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals will officially land on November 29 this year, but we generally see sales properly kicking off from the Monday before. In fact, Black Friday was running all the way through November last year and some stores even opened those shelves in October.
Where will the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals be?
We'll be rounding up all the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals right here, but if you're going it alone you'll find a list of recommended retailers and their specialities just below.
US
Amazon: regular savings on games and accessories
Best Buy: often the first to offer high value bundles
Newegg: best for cheap accessories - avoid third party console prices
Walmart: offers strong discounts on official controllers
GameStop: often stocks plenty of bundles over bigger sales periods
UK
Amazon: sometimes offers rare price cuts on Switch Lite
Argos: free cases and cheap games often included with consoles
Currys: has historically had the widest selection of bundles
John Lewis: regular discounts on games and accessories
Very: OLED bundle restocks sometimes available for pre-order
Is it better to buy a Switch on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
It's better to buy a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday than Cyber Monday. We generally see the biggest offers landing around the main event itself, with Cyber Monday reserved for any stock that didn't run out over the Thanksgiving weekend.
Are Nintendo Switches discounted on Black Friday?
It's traditionally rare to find a Nintendo Switch actually discounted on Black Friday in the US. The majority of seasonal sales position themselves in bundle offers, so you'll find free games and accessories included in the regular MSRP of the console itself.
However, the UK has better luck. There it's likely that Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals will bring discounts to the consoles themselves - after all, we've already seen plenty of savings so far.
How much is a Nintendo Switch going to be on Black Friday?
We expect that a standard edition Nintendo Switch will cost $299.99 on Black Friday, but with a free game included. Over in the UK, those costs could dip down to £239.99, but if you're going for a bundle option we'd expect a £259.99 price tag with a free game. If you're after a Nintendo Switch OLED, Black Friday could kick those MSRPs down to $319 / £289 in 2023, following the year's sales so far. The Nintendo Switch Lite is a little trickier. The cheaper console is likely to stick close to its MSRP over Black Friday, but we could still see discounts of around $10 or £20, dropping the handheld down to $189.99 / £179.99.
Should you buy a Nintendo Switch before Black Friday?
If you're wondering whether to buy a Nintendo Switch before Black Friday and the Switch 2 has not yet hit the shelves, we'd recommend getting in there sooner rather than later. We can't say for sure what will happen to the previous generation console once the new model arrives and we don't know how much the next device will cost. The potential existence of a new console isn't enough to abandon the original Nintendo Switch just yet, but if it does come to fruition it could limit your ability to pick up the original in the future.
We see very few bundle offers running through the US on a day to day basis - in general, you're more likely to find discounted games and accessories packaged in with your device during the November sales. If you're shopping early in the year it's well worth jumping on any discounts you see.
Over in the UK, we see bundles and discounts on the new OLED model all the time. There are plenty of opportunities to save before competing with the masses over Black Friday. If you spot a bundle offering a completely free game worth more than £30 by itself, you'd do well to dive in early. These are the kinds of offers we're expecting to see come November, so you might as well get a few extra weeks with your device and beat the crowds.
How to find the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals
Not every Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal is going to be perfect for everyone. In fact, one player's dream bundle would be a last resort for another. That means it's important to head into the sale knowing what you want, but with the flexibility to make sure you still get great value.
However, before we dive into what makes a good bundle, and how you can make sure you're getting the best price possible, it's worth noting that you might have to turn up a little early to get the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals.
In 2021 we saw the season's only bundle (in the US) run out of stock just a few hours into the event. A standard edition console with a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and three months of Nintendo Switch Online is the holy grail here, but this $299 package has only ever appeared during holiday sales and generally only sticks around for a few hours at a time. Yes, we did see a little more movement in 2022 - with last year's Black Friday offers holding out for weeks at a time, but we still wouldn't take the chance, especially if we see similar bundles on the OLED model this year.
If you already know which game you're going to be diving into first, it makes sense to look for that title bundled in with your console. However, it's worth noting the release date of your day one purchase, as there is a sweet spot in bundle inclusion - in both the US and UK. Generally we see the latest and greatest titles included in the highest value bundles; games that wouldn't normally see discounts by themselves just yet but are still around $10 / £10 off when bought with a console. We're looking at Super Mario RPG (due November 17) and Super Mario Bros. Wonder (due October 20) for those headline offers, but Tears of the Kingdom will also be up there in value.
These are rare, but often the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals around. If, however, you're after something from the last couple of years, things could go either way. Retailers may include older games for free in their Black Friday bundles, as these titles will likely be heavily discounted by themselves anyway. However, if you are still paying for the game itself within that package price it's essential that you double check you can't pick both items up for less.
We often see retailers tripping over each other a little here - sometimes even the same retailer will offer a lower price for a game than it is currently being sold at with a bundle. You'll likely still be able to find Nintendo Switch stock at $299 / £259 (though straight discounts are more of a possibility than ever this year), so make sure you really are getting the best value possible by shopping around a little before heading to checkout.
Last year's best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals
Last year's best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals in the UK
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