Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deals: Save on Bundles, Games and Accessories

With classic icons like Mario Bros. and Zelda, the Nintendo Switch is still our absolute favorite handheld console on the market in 2023. It’s great for gaming at home or on the go and has tons of excellent exclusives like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomand Pokemon Sword & Shield. Whether you’re looking to snag one of these nifty handhelds or add some new games or accessories to your collection, there are tons of incredible Black Friday deals you can take advantage of right now.

Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart have already kicked off their Black Friday sales, and are offering some big savings on select Switch games, as well as accessories like headsets and controllers. While Nintendo won’t be offering any of its own hardware deals, it will be rolling out some new bundles this month that can help you score some savings. To help you make the most of these bargains, over a dozen of CNET’s shopping experts are spending hundreds of hours reviewing deals at these retailers to find you the best deals for your buck. We’re especially looking for deals that include products we’ve reviewed and that feature on our best-of lists.

We’ll keep looking for better deals and updating this list as they come along, so be sure to check back here regularly.

Our absolute favorite Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals

We’ve picked the best deals according to our deal experts’ opinions, in combination with CNET reviews, to make sure you get the most value for your money.

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch console deals

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Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals

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Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals

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Is there a new Switch console on the way?

As of now, no; Nintendo has not confirmed that we’ll be seeing a new Switch 2 on shelves anytime soon. There are rumors, however, that a new console could be released as soon as late 2024. Considering that it’s been over 6 years since the original Switch was first released, this nifty handheld is certainly due for an update. You can read all about what we’d like to see in the next generation of Switch consoles in our full Nintendo Switch 2 breakdown.

Is Nintendo offering any direct discounts for Black Friday?

You won’t find any discounts on Switch consoles or accessories at Nintendo’s online store, but it has announced that it will be rolling out some new bundle deals at select partner retailers throughout November. Plus, you can find big savings on hundreds of digital games at Nintendo’s eShop.

Where will the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals be?

As noted above, Nintendo is partnering with various retailers to offer Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals. That includes Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target, among others. Right now we’re seeing some of the best accessory deals at GameStop.