The Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals We’ve Found So Far [IGN]

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Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy games and accessories for your Nintendo Switch. This year, there are dozens of excellent deals for Nintendo Switch, with major Mario games and other titles on sale. Outside of Black Friday, Prime Day tends to offer some of the biggest deals of the year for Switch games.

This major sales event is exclusive to Amazon Prime members, so you will need to have an active membership to take advantage of any of these deals. If you’re not currently a member, you can sign up for a free trial to gain access to Prime Day. Below, we’ve gathered up every Nintendo Switch deal you need to be aware of during Prime Day 2024. Whether you’re looking for a new console, controller, or game, we’ve got you covered.

TL;DR – Best Prime Day Switch Deals

Nintendo Switch MicroSD Cards on Sale – Prime Day 2024

The best Switch or Steam Deck SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, as it’s quite likely we’ll be getting a Switch successor / the next Nintendo console within the next year or so (if rumors are to be believed). Therefore, you’re going to want to opt for the latest in SD card tech, which is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card. Here are the best micro SD card deals this Prime Day that adhere to those specs.

Amazon Basics Micro SDXC Memory Card 256GB

Amazon Basics Micro SDXC Memory Card 256GB

512GB also down to $32.99.

Lexar 1TB PLAY microSDXC Memory Card

Lexar 1TB PLAY microSDXC Memory Card

SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card

SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card

Preorder Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Console

It’s not too late for Nintendo to release new Switch Lite editions. Best Buy is offering preorders of the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition handheld console for $209.99 with orders shipping out on September 26. That’s $10 more than a stock Switch Lite, but that’s more than justified by the fact that this edition includes a 12-month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Preorder the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition

Preorder the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition

Includes 12-month Switch Online membership + Expansion Pass

Nintendo Switch Games on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Alongside Nintendo Switch accessories, there are dozens of Nintendo Switch games on sale for Prime Day. Some of these titles are available at record prices, with discounts of up to 75% off. We’ve rounded up the best Switch game deals for Prime Day, with a few selections below that you do not want to miss.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $39.99

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook Launch Edition - Nintendo Switch

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook Launch Edition – Nintendo Switch

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is now on sale for the first time since launch! During Prime Day, you can save $20 off this massive title, which was just released last month. SMT V: Vengeance is an enhanced version of the former Nintendo Switch exclusive SMT V, launched in 2019. The biggest feature available in this upgraded re-release is the all new Canon of Vengeance route, which is essentially 40 hours of new story content. At $39.99, this is a steal for what will likely end up being one of the most popular RPGs of the year.

Octopath Traveler II for $29.99

Octopath Traveler II - Nintendo Switch

Octopath Traveler II – Nintendo Switch

Octopath Traveler II was one of the most overlooked RPGs of 2023, featuring an extremely unique narrative with the perspective of eight characters. Utilizing Square Enix’s HD-2D technology, Team Asano heavily built on the foundation that was laid with the first Octopath Traveler in 2018. If you’re interested in the upcoming Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, this is a great chance to experience an HD-2D title for the first time.

Unicorn Overlord for $34.99

Unicorn Overlord - Nintendo Switch

Unicorn Overlord – Nintendo Switch

Unicorn Overlord is available at a new all time low of $34.99 for Prime Day. This tactical RPG hsa a plethora of features to discover, with over 60 unique characters to unlock and use in combat. The game was developed by Vanillaware, who is best known for titles like Dragon’s Crown and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. If you’re a fan of Fire Emblem, you owe it to yourself to check this one out, especially at this price.

Super Mario RPG for $39.95

Super Mario RPG - Nintendo Switch

Super Mario RPG – Nintendo Switch

Super Mario RPG was initially released in 1996 for the SNES, and over two decades later, a remake has been released for Nintendo Switch. As one of the wackiest Mario titles, there are dozens of unique characters to discover who have never appeared outside of this title. It’s also one of the rare occasions where Mario and Bowser work together – the King of the Koopas even joins your party! The legendary Yoko Shimomura even returned to compose the soundtrack, making for an unforgettable Mario experience.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $49.99

Super Mario Bros. Wonder - Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one of the best Mario games currently on the Switch, acting as a huge breath of creativity as the console’s first new 2D Mario title. Over 150 different levels are available in the game, with plenty of secrets and challenges to uncover as you play through the story. One of the new features of Wonder is the Badge system, which allows you to grant characters unique abilities to use throughout levels. At $49.99, this is one Mario game on sale for Prime Day you shouldn’t pass up.

Pokemon Legends: Arceus for $39.99

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Amazon isn’t the only place you can find Switch games on sale right now. Best Buy, as part of their “Black Friday in July” sales event, has quite a selection of first-party Switch games on sale for $39.99. Our top pick is Pokemon Legends: Arceus, an open-world take on the classic Nintendo series, but you can also pick up Pikmin 4, Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and more as part of this Nintendo Switch Best Buy sale.

Nintendo Switch Accessories on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Some of the best Nintendo Switch accessories available are on sale for Prime Day, which makes for a great time to pick up a new controller, case, and more! An extra controller can always be useful if you play multiplayer titles, as you never know when you might have a friend over. Additionally, accessories like cases are essential to protect your console.

Limited Run Nintendo Switch Standard Game Case 10-Pack for $17.49

Limited Run Nintendo Switch Standard Game Cases (10 Pack)

Limited Run Nintendo Switch Standard Game Cases (10 Pack)

If you’re a collector of physical games, you know the pain of damaged Nintendo Switch cases. Since they are made of plastic, it can be easy for the sleeves to puncture or tear, which can be offputting and frustrating as a collector. Luckily, you can purchase brand new game cases straight from Limited Run at Amazon, with extra savings available for Prime Day! This package contains 10 Nintendo Switch game cases, pricing each at roughly $1.75. You can even buy a 30 pack of game cases for $24.99 this Prime Day if you need even more cases.

PowerA Nintendo Switch Protection Case for $13.99

PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite - Animal Crossing: Island Life

PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite – Animal Crossing: Island Life

Any Nintendo Switch owner should have a protective case to protect your console when it’s not docked. During Prime Day, you can save $7 off this Animal Crossing themed PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch. The case is designed to fit all Nintendo Switch models, including the Switch Lite and Switch OLED.

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller (Mario Pop) for $42.99

 PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller - Mario Pop

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller – Mario Pop

Another great PowerA product worth your attention is the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller. This Mario Pop edition comes with unique art of the icon with various items from the series to create a colorful controller. One of the best features of this PowerA controller is the addition of two mappable buttons on the map, which can come in handy in fighting games or any other title. Additionally, the battery is rated for over 30 hours with a single charge.

Select HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compacts for $45.99

HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact (Apricot Red)

HORI Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compact (Apricot Red)

One of our favorite Joy-Con alternatives is on sale. The Nintendo Switch Split Pad Compacts from HORI are smaller than the Pad Pros but are still some of the most comfortable and portable controllers that attach to your Switch. While the Apricot Red controllers are 17% off, Switch players interested in some Pokemon-themed customization can also pick up controllers with Gengar designs for a 13% discount.

Nintendo Switch Consoles on Sale – Prime Day 2024

Currently, there are no Nintendo Switch console discounts or sales available at Amazon for Prime Day 2024. While Amazon could release a lightning deal for the console, no sales are live as of now.

If you’re looking to get a discounted Nintendo Switch, Walmart is currently offering the Nintendo Switch Lite: Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition for $159. This console is themed after Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it even includes a free copy of the game. While this deal won’t appeal to those looking to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch OLED Model or similar, this offer is excellent if you’ve yet to jump into the Switch market.

Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. His favorite series include Xeno and Final Fantasy.

Originally posted:

Jul 17, 2024 1:03 pm