Black Friday is finally here, and the sales weekend is already bringing in a whole batch of new deals to check out. That’s especially true for Nintendo Switch fans, with up to 50% off a slew of Switch games, some top discounts on memory cards, and even some cheeky Switch 2 accessory deals.
For starters, while there isn’t a new Switch 2 console deal, I’m still recommending folks pick up the Switch 2 Mario Kart 8 Bundle to save $30 on buying each item individually, while stock lasts.
Other standout Switch 2 Black Friday offers today include Switch 2 Joy Con 2 controllers from $71.99 via Woot (using the Woot App), and the released Samsung P9 512GB microSD Express card for just $74.99. This is the best option for expanding your console’s internal memory.
There are also big discounts on games like Super Mario Odyssey, now just $30, alongside a whole host of other Switch games with mega discounts. Tears of the Kingdom finally got a deal as well, after being absent for most of the Black Friday build up, and is down to $38 at Woot (you can upgrade to the Switch 2 edition for $10 as well).
You can find all of Nintendo’s Black Friday deals at the digital Nintendo eShop, as well as at participating retailers such as Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 on Sale for Black Friday?
There’s no denying that the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a runaway sales success, but ever since its pricing was revealed, I’ve personally been wondering if we’ll ever actually see a reasonable discount on the console.
As the nascent handheld hybrid comes into its first Black Friday sale, it’s not looking likely that the console will drop in price. Still, let me explain why not all is lost.
Your best bet in the Black Friday sales is to opt for one of the limited time Switch 2 bundles. The most popular, and still in stock, over the sale period has been the Mario Kart bundle, at $499. This includes the console and Mario Kart World, at a $30 discount compared to buying each individually.
It’s a great way kickstart your Switch 2 collection, and the the best possible Switch 2 Black Friday deal we’re getting. Everyone is after a Switch 2 for the holidays, whether for gifting or themselves, and the bundle is a limited-time offer, so if you’re after one, I’d snap it while stock lasts, as I expect this will go before Christmas.
Switch 2 Games on Sale for Black Friday Deals
When it comes to games, my top pick is Super Mario Odyssey, which ranked fourth on IGN’s Top 100 Nintendo Games of All Time, for just 30 bucks. There’s also Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake, Splatoon 3, and more down to just $29.99.
But, there are also some brand new deals to check out thanks to Walmart’s official Black Friday sale finally going live. The retailer has undercut Nintendo’s official sale, bringing games like Luigi Mansion 3, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and more down from their original $39.99 sale price, to now just $30. That’s a huge additional savings, and what Black Friday is all about.
There’s also loads of games at 20% off for today only at Woot right now. That’s another proper Black Friday offer, if I ever saw one. Score Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and more at a discount for a limited time only via the Woot app.
Several third-party games also just got even better discounts as part of the new sale, including Star Wars Outlaws (including all its DLC) for $30 on Switch 2, $30 off its original list price.
There’s also Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds at just $30 on Switch. That’s 50% off, down from $59.99, and $15 less than every other retailer. Now that’s a proper Black Friday bargain!
Another top game, now under the $20 sweet spot, is Sonic X Shadow Generations, for just $15 on Switch. That includes a free Switch 2 upgrade as well. That was $25 everywhere else earlier this week, so you’re saving an additional $10 on top if you’ve buying now. What a steal!
Best Switch 2 Accessory Deals for Black Friday
If you’re setting up a fresh Switch 2, or just trying to get your launch unit properly kitted out, the headliner accessory deals for Black Friday 2025 are finally here.
For starters, for any gamers who’ve been feeling the pinch enough that they can’t splurge on an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch 2, Woot has a double Black Friday deal that will save you almost $30.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 (L)/(R) Light Blue/Light Red
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$10 off initially, then an extra $18 off when checking out through Woot app
For this pair of Switch 2 Joy-Con, in the same light blue and red colors as the console, Woot has initially knocked $10 off their original $99.99 price tag to $89.99. However, for Black Friday only (November 28), Woot is also offering an extra 20% off any order when placed through the Woot app.
To get your new pair of Switch 2 Joy-Con for only $72 this Black Friday, here is what you need to do:
- Visit Woot’s Switch 2 Joy-Con deal
- Add the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con to your basket for $89.99 (with the initial $10 off)
- Log in to your Woot account to sync your basket
- Log in to the Woot app and check out through there to get an additional 20% off
If you haven’t got the app already, you can find it on Woot’s terms and conditions page for the offer.
Next up, Switch 2-compatible MicroSD Express cards have dropped to the lowest prices of the year for Black Friday, from the modest 256GB to the mega 1TB capacities. My favorite deal is still on the 512GB version, now just $74.99 at Amazon.
But, if the Samsung P9 microSD card deal is still a little too steep for you, you’re better off waiting until Cyber Monday to secure a discount on the 256GB memory cards instead.
Dropping from $59.99 to $39.99, this will certainly catch the attention of Switch 2 owners, especially since microSD Express cards are the only option for expanding their console’s internal storage.
How Do These Deals Compare to Last Year?
In all honesty, this year’s deals are a mixed bag. The Switch 2 Joy-Con deals, the fact the console is actually in stock and the discounted bundle still available, Super Mario Odyssey and the rest of the OG Switch lineup for $30, and the Samsung P9 512GB memory card for $75 are clearly fanatasic offerings and nothing to sniff your nose at.
But we’re also left wanting for a lot of other Switch 2 related deals, whether that’s more games, accessories, or console deals. There aren’t any discounts on Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Legends Z-A.
When we’re comparing the deals to last year, take the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom discount, which is immensely popular (for good reason). Last year, the original Switch version fell to just $29.99, which was huge savings and a no-brainer for anyone who hadn’t picked it up yet.
This year, as there’s a new Switch 2 edition that you can upgrade to or buy seperately, it’s changed the dynamic completely. Say if Nintendo dropped Tears to $30 again, with a $10 upgrade, you could have the full Switch 2 version for just $40 instead of the new $70 MSRP.
While we’ve got the fairly good Woot discount, there’s no way Nintendo would be caught with the game on sale right now, at least not for this year. The gaming giant wants you happily spend $70 on games like Tears of the Kingdom for Switch 2, not $40-$50. We can only help next year brings along some better Switch 2 deals, and keep our fingers crossed for no more price hikes.
You might have already seen my $20 or less roundup, which is still packed with heavy hitters from the last few years and perfect if you want maximum bang for your buck. I also recently covered the best games under $30 right now, sporting Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater as my top pick.
I’ve also got you covered if you’re looking for a more comprehensive roundup of the best video game deals for Black Friday. I’d also highly recommend you check in with my best PlayStation and Xbox Black Friday roundups, both of which I’ll be updating daily with the best offers over the sale weekend. After that, I will rest. Have a good one!
Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN’s resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky.
