A ton of Nintendo Switch games and accessories are on sale for Prime Day
I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. Plus, I've been gaming on the Nintendo Switch since 2017, enjoying everything from roguelikes like Hades to open-world RPGs like Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (That said, I have yet to get my hands on the recently launched Nintendo Switch 2.)
I combed through thousands of discounts to find the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals for both the original models and the new Nintendo Switch 2 — each one I recommend below is highly rated, at least 20% off and at its lowest price in at least three months. I'll frequently update this list throughout Prime Day.
Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
This Nintendo-licensed memory card gives you 128 gigabytes to store downloaded games, screenshots, and video captures. It also has faster read and write speeds, so games load more quickly and have less lag. It works with the original Nintendo Switch and OLED and Lite versions, but not the Nintendo Switch 2.
If you've snagged a Switch 2, which Nintendo just released in June, protect it with this precision-fit case. It's slim and lightweight while offering protection from drops, bumps, and scratches, thanks to a plush interior. It also has 12 slots for game cards and an adjustable handle.
Designed to fit the original Nintendo Switch lineup — including the OLED and Lite models — this carrying case protects your console with a firm outer shell and padded interior. It also has a large zippered mesh pocket for cords and other accessories, nine game card slots, two micro SD card slots, and a padded screen cover that doubles as a stand.
Since you can take the Nintendo Switch on the go, it helps to have a dock that's similarly portable. Unlike the bulky storage dock that comes with the Switch, this has a much slimmer profile and is lightweight, allowing you to pack it and set it up. You can play either on the TV (with an HDMI cable, which isn't included) or on the tabletop, since it also works as a stand.
Licensed by Nintendo, this wireless, AA battery-powered Switch Controller works for the original Nintendo Switch as well as the OLED and Lite models, and is decked out with imagery from Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It has an ergonomic design for extra comfort, precision-tuned joysticks, and mappable buttons, which you can program mid-game.
One of the few accessories that works with the Switch 2, Switch, and OLED version, this charging dock has four Joycon chargers and bidirectional charging, meaning you can place your console facing either direction; the original dock only charges in one direction. It has indicator lights to let you know when your Joy-Cons are fully charged and space for the charging cable.
If you're into cozy, farming simulation games like Stardew Valley, it's worth giving this game a shot; it was first released back in 2003, making it a pioneer in the genre. Plant crops, brush livestock, and fish in the river while making friends and romancing characters in the titular Mineral Town.
Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch sales
Here are the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
Up to 53% off Nintendo Switch 2 accessories
Up to 55% off Nintendo Switch games
Up to 38% off Nintendo Switch and OLED accessories
Up to 32% off Sandisk MicroSD cards
Best Nintendo Switch sales at other retailers
Best Buy: Up to 40% off Nintendo Switch games
Nintendo: Up to 85% off Nintendo Switch games, DLCs, and digital downloads
How I found the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select's previous coverage and reporting. I also included products the NBC Select staff love and use. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated items with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.
Why trust NBC Select?
I'm a writer for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for four years. To round up the best discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories uring Prime Day, I found highly rated products at their lowest price in at least three months. I've also been playing the Nintendo Switch since 2017.
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