Switch games aren’t known for being cheap. Especially when it comes to first-party Nintendo titles like Zelda and Mario, you often see games sticking with an above $40 price tag years and years after their release. That’s why this deals season, the number one thing I had my eye on was price drops on Switch games, and for the first time (maybe ever), Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have exceeded my expectations. While the Nintendo eShop has its own digital game sale underway, some of the best Switch games have their lowest prices ever at select retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.
With major price cuts to games that typically cost upwards of $50 (looking at you, Zelda), these Cyber Monday deals aren’t getting any better. We’re here to help you find the best picks for Nintendo’s handheld while holiday shopping on a budget. Here’s 12 Switch games under $30, and 9 more Switch games under $20.
The Best Switch Game Deal, Period – Tears of the Kingdom for $30
If you just want a straight answer about the best Cyber Monday game deal, look no further than Tears of the Kingdom for $30. Usually retailing for a full $69.99, this $40 discount from Walmart is an unprecedented deal for a first-party Nintendo game, let alone one of the best games ever. And in case you were wondering, Walmart’s deal is $20 cheaper than the eShop.
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The Best Switch Game Under $20 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection
This might kind of be cheating, but if you want the most bang for your buck, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is over 50% off, making it my top pick for the best Switch game under $20 right now. If you recently finished Metaphor Re:Fantazio and want to check out more Atlus games, Persona 5 Royal is down to $15.
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Amazon Has Unbeatable Cyber Monday Deals on Switch Accessories
If you’re planning on taking advantage of Walmart’s $30 Tears of the Kingdom deal, you’d be remiss to disregard Amazon’s abundant deals on memory cards. A regular Nintendo Switch holds only 32GB of internal storage, and the Legend of Zelda entry takes up about half of that space. But don’t fret! With Amazon’s nearly half off discount on the Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC memory card, you can ensure you have room to download all of your favorite games without spending a small fortune.
When Do Switch Games Go on Sale?
If you’re looking to expand your game library, now is the time to do so. Switch games rarely go on sale, and when they do, they tend to sell out quick. These are some of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen on the games listed above, and I doubt those prices will get lower over the holidays. That said, I do recommend keeping an eye on the Deals section in the Nintendo eShop.
If you’re not a Switch gamer, there’s plenty more gaming deals to take advantage of this holiday season for PlayStation and Xbox. Or, check out IGN’s picks for the best tech sales on TVs, gaming PCs and Apple devices.
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