Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals: games, accessories and more

By Noah McGraw November 27, 2022

A person plays Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. — Nintendo

Black Friday may be over for another year, but if you’re worried you missed out on the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals, worry not! The Black Friday deals below are still available right now, and we’ve specifically picked out some of the best deals for anyone who can’t resist Nintendo’s consistently charming games console. We’ve found the best options available at retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Whether you’re looking for awesome savings on games, accessories, or the console itself, we’ve got your back. Saving you the effort of checking out retailers for yourself, we’ve highlighted some of our very favorites, so you’re sure to save big. Read on while we take you through our curated guide to all the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals available right now.

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