Best Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals 2024: all the biggest discounts available now

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We've now entered the second day of October's Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, which means things are heating up. You only have until midnight tonight to claim these offers, though I expect we'll see more of those bundles in the coming weeks. We're seeing a fantastic spread of console deals on the shelves right now, with accessories offering some of their lowest prices of the years so far as well. The only thing lacking is those games. 

Retailers just don't seem to be putting the same kind of emphasis on first party releases that we normally see during major sales events. July's Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals brought us plenty of savings on new and old releases, but things are moving a little slower today. Still, with the fall Prime Day essentially kickstarting a whole season of deals there's plenty more where that came from. 

This is the third year Amazon has run a second Prime event in October. Dubbed 'Prime Big Deal Days' this is essentially the same kind of members-only sale as we see in the summer. 

We've been tracking Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals for years. We know when a discount is rare and when to hold off for more savings. We know which Nintendo Switch bundles are worth grabbing and which ones aren't actually that valuable. The Switch makes up some of the most popular offers amongst Prime Day gaming deals as a whole, so you can be sure things will be competitive over the next few days. We're putting all that experience to work, bringing you all the biggest discounts from around the web right here. 

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Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals

Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $458.98 $349 at Walmart
Save $109 -

Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 months Nintendo Switch Online | $458.98 $349 at Walmart
Save $109 - We normally don't see these kinds of bundles until Black Friday, but Walmart has the full Mario Kart 8 package in stock at $349. That means you're getting a $59.99 game and a $49.99 subscription for free. 

Buy it if: 

You want multiplayer options
You've enjoyed previous Mario Karts
You generally play in handheld mode 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You only play in docked mode

Price check: Amazon: OOS | Best Buy: $349.99

Orzly Nintendo Switch case | $28.99 $15.19 at Amazon
Save $13 -

Orzly Nintendo Switch case | $28.99 $15.19 at Amazon
Save $13 - Orzly's Nintendo Switch case is the best in the business, and it's taken a 48% price drop at Amazon this week. That means you're getting a full clamshell with plenty of storage space for well under $20. This thing is usually only $19.99 on sale. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want hard-shell durability
✅ You have a Switch or Switch OLED
✅ You want plenty of accessory storage

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want to keep extra Joy-Con safe

Price check: Walmart: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £14.99 £12.99 at Amazon

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $41.99 at Amazon
Save $8 -

Hori Split Pad Pro | $49.99 $41.99 at Amazon
Save $8 - It's a smaller saving but the Hori Split Pad Pro doesn't generally move past $42 day to day. That could mean bigger things are coming but it's still a fantastic device at a great rate.

Buy it if: 

✅ You feel cramped on Joy-Con
✅ You want more precise thumbsticks
✅ You'll use the back buttons 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You need a wireless controller for docked play

Price check: Walmart: $41.99 | Best Buy: $41.99

UK: £44.99 £32.99 at Amazon

CRKD Nitro Deck | $59.99 $48.99 at Walmart
Save $11 -

CRKD Nitro Deck | $59.99 $48.99 at Walmart
Save $11 - The CRKD Nitro Deck is no stranger to discounts, but it's already $10 off in Walmart's competing Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals. We'd recommend keeping a close eye on this one, it's been $39.99 as recently as September (though that was a fast-moving deal). 

Buy it if: 

✅ You Ninty features in a third party controller
✅ You want a larger gamepad
✅ You don't want to worry about stick drift

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't want to bulk out your handheld 

Price check: Amazon: $49.99 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £59.99 £44.99 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Special Edition$359.00$309.99 at WalmartSave $49.01

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model Splatoon 3 Special Edition | $359.00 $309.99 at Walmart
Save $49.01 - Walmart's competing with Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals once again, and this time, we have a discount on the Splatoon 3 Special Edition OLED Switch.  This Switch is a beauty and is easily one of the best Special Edition consoles out there; it's also the international design, which is pretty hard to come by now, so the small discount is still worth it, in our opinion. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You love Splatoon
✅ You want a unique design for your Switch
✅ You need a new console

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You want a larger screen size

Price check: Amazon: $399.00 | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £486.44 at Amazon

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $41.99 at Walmart
Save $18 -

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | $59.99 $41.99 at Walmart
Save $18 - Super Mario Bros. Wonder started taking price cuts from launch, but we've still only generally seen it sticking around $50. This is the lowest price we've seen yet by some margin.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want traditional Mario platforming
✅ You're a completionist
✅ You want to try the new mechanics

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer 3D Mario 

Price check: Amazon: $52.45 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £49.99 at Amazon

Princess Peach Showtime | $59.99 $52.85 at Walmart
Save $7 -

Princess Peach Showtime | $59.99 $52.85 at Walmart
Save $7 - This is one to watch - Princess Peach Showtime was under $50 last week, but it's just jumped back up over that threshold. We could see more discounts here, but this is still a solid saving on a fairly recent release.

Buy it if: 

✅ You're buying for younger players
✅ You want an easier but still fun experience
✅ You want unique mechanics

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're after classic platforming action 

Price check: Amazon: $52.85 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £49.99 £36.99 at Amazon

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe |$59.99 $49.94 at Walmart Save $10.05

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | $59.99 $49.94 at Walmart
Save $10.05 - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is one of the best Switch games ever made. It's also one of those Nintendo games that rarely go on sale, so Walmarts $10 discount is actually a surprise and probably one of your cheapest options if you are after a first-hand copy. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play a great racing game
✅ You're a Mario fan
✅ You want the best multiplayer Switch games

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You hate competitive games 

Price check: Amazon: $54.15| Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £37.99 at Amazon

Pokemon Legends Arceus | $59.99$46.99 at Walmart 
Save $13.00

Pokemon Legends Arceus | $59.99 $46.99 at Walmart
Save $13.00 - Pokemon Legends Arceus is a great choice for any Nintendo fan, and now it's on sale for a respectful $46.99. Like with any Pokemon game, Nintendo doesn't normally do big discounts, so saving over $10 is one of the best deals you can get for this gem. 

Buy it if:

✅ You want new Pokemon mechanics
✅ You want an open world game
✅ You want to catch 'em all

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're after a traditional Pokemon experience 

Price check: Amazon: $52.49| Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £56.99 at Amazon

Gigastone 1TB Nintendo Switch memory card | $139.98 $84.98 at Amazon
Save $54.99 -

Gigastone 1TB Nintendo Switch memory card | $139.98 $84.98 at Amazon
Save $54.99 - This massive 1TB Gigastone memory card is well below $100 right now at Amazon. Considering it's only dropped a further $5 in previous sales and we rarely seven see this $85 position that's a fantastic offer. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You download all your games
✅ You want to future proof your system
✅ You have a large library 

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You mostly play physical edition games

Price check: Walmart: OOS | Best Buy: OOS

UK: £94.98 £89.98 at Amazon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons$59.99$49.94 at Walmart
Save $10.05

Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $59.99 $49.94 at Walmart
Save $10.05 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons had all of us in a chokehold when it first came out and for a good reason. Trying to pay off your debt to Tom Nook offers hours and hours of fun. It's also a Nintendo staple, so any discount is worth paying attention to - even if it is just $10.

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a cozy game
✅ You're a completionist
✅ You love decorating and cute animals

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer action or adventure 

Price check: Amazon: $52.45 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £36.99 at Amazon

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom$69.99$57.82 at Walmart
Save $12.17

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | $69.99 $57.82 at Walmart
Save $12.17 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom came out in 2023 and is the follow-up to one of the best games of all time, Breath of the Wild. This is a must-play for every Zelda and Nintendo fan, so picking the game up while it's on sale is a must!

Buy it if: 

✅ You want to play one of the best Zelda games
✅ You love open world games
✅ You love exploring fantasy worlds

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You didn't like Breath of the Wild 

Price check: Amazon: $57.95 | Best Buy: $69.99

UK: £44.99 at Amazon

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate$59.99$49.48 at Walmart
Save $10.51

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | $59.99 $49.48 at Walmart
Save $10.51 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is another Nintendo classic that is currently on sale at Walmart. This is arguably the best fighting game you can pick up on the Switch and is also a solid multiplayer game to grab before we enter the holidays. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You love multiplayer games
✅ You want an expansive fighting game
✅ You love power moves

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You don't like competitive games

Price check: Amazon: $51.00 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £64.99 at Amazon

Pikmin 4 $59.99$49.95 at Walmart
Save $10.04

Pikmin 4 | $59.99 $49.95 at Walmart
Save $10.04 - Pikmin 4 is the cutest real-time strategy you can play, period. It's also the best-selling Pikmin game in history, so it's a must-play for every Nintendo fan who loves throwing cute creatures at giant bugs and solving puzzles.  

Buy it if: 

✅ You love puzzles
✅ You're a fan of the Pikmin games
✅ You want a cute strategy game

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You prefer creature collectors

Price check: Amazon: $51.00 | Best Buy: $59.99

UK: £37.99 at Amazon

Cat Quest III $29.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $10.00

Cat Quest III | $29.99 $19.99 at Amazon
Save $10.00 - Cat Quest is a series that doesn't get the love it deserves. Trust us; this is a great addition to your Switch library, especially if you love pirate-included felines and cute action RPGs. 

Buy it if: 

✅ You want a cute RPG
✅ You want a cheaper Switch game
✅ You love cats and pirates

Don't buy it if: 

❌ You're not a fan of indie games

Price check: Walmart: $22.35 | Best Buy: $29.99

UK: £24.95 at Amazon

FAQ

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When will October Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals end?

This year's October Amazon Prime Day is running from October 8 to October 9, which means official discounts will come to an end at midnight on Thursday morning. If you happen to miss the sale, don't worry. We often see a few savings holding out through the week after. 

Do you need a Prime membership for Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals?

Amazon keeps its best deals back for its Prime members during its larger sales, so you will need a membership to shop the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals this fall. However, there are a few ways to get around this. 

First up, we see plenty of other retailers looking to steal Amazon's thunder during this period, offering their own sales and price matching the online giant at the same time. That means it's wise to keep an eye on Best Buy and Walmart in the US, and Currys, Very, and Argos in the UK - you could easily walk away with the same price as a Prime member. 

For an easier life, though, we'd recommend looking into Amazon Prime free trials closer to the time. Amazon regularly offers free trials of its service around its annual sales to drum up interest.

Get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime

Get a free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime
You'll need a Prime membership to take advantage of this year's sale, but the good news is Amazon regularly offers free trials. Time it right and you can sail through the full event without paying for the subscription at all.

What to expect from Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals 2024

Nintendo Switch deals are starting to hit the shelves more and more in the last 12 months. With Black Friday offering up some of the best bundles and even straight discounts we've seen yet, we're optimistic for this trend to continue in October's Prime Day event. While this is a safer bet in the UK, where we regularly see bundles on the shelves and cheaper game prices in general, the US might see its best round of Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals yet. 

In fact, the only console we have some questions about is the Nintendo Switch Lite. With waning stock, this cheaper handheld-only model is looking a little thin on the ground already. That said, discounts are still popping up in both the US and UK, so if supply does hold out, there will be plenty to choose from here as well. 

Prime Day Nintendo Switch OLED deals

Nintendo Switch OLED

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If you're after the latest and greatest console, it's worth noting that we've already seen as much as $30 / £40 off the Nintendo Switch OLED over the last couple of years. Those offers came from Walmart in the US and a range of retailers in the UK (though AO held out the longest at this price). Amazon itself hasn't offered too much cash off the device (aside from a fairly permanent £15 discount in the UK), but if other retailers take the leap on the day itself, we could see some price match wars occurring here. 

That still feels quite optimistic - the truth is we're just not used to seeing such savings on a Nintendo console, or any price drops at all. We're tentatively hoping for a return to that $20 / £20 price cut, but if there are no discounts at all, we'll still likely see bundle offers rolling in.

Those bundles could include the latest releases - Super Mario Wonder, Princess Peach Showtime, and Mario vs Donkey Kong. However, some of the best value options could be on old favorites - we've seen bundles including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, most recently in the US. 

Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals

Nintendo Switch

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The standard edition Nintendo Switch console dropped down to just $259 for the first time in May a couple of years ago. While a similar discount wasn't spotted in last year's Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, similar offers starting to edge their way onto the shelves over the holiday period could well return. That fills us with far more confidence that we're going to see some more straight price drops on this device during Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals.

When it comes to bundles, though, there's some very exciting news. Last year's holiday sales saw a massive number of bundles on the shelves, and they held onto their position. Normally, these offers run out of stock pretty quickly, but we're pretty confident we'll see similar discounts come the fall.

Not only that, but we regularly see price cuts in the UK. We've already seen retailers kicking things even further down the price chain across the pond, but never at Amazon. That means we're expecting a conservative £239.99 sales price come October, but it's well worth checking in with smaller sites like The Game Collection and Base for more discounts.

We could also see the return of the Mario Kart 8 bundle that sits pride of place during Black Friday, and there's far more wiggle room for more games to get involved here as well. We don't see too many bundles day to day in the US, so Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals could be your first port of call.

Prime Day Nintendo Switch Lite deals

Nintendo Switch Lite

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The Nintendo Switch Lite has been left out of the limelight for some time now, facing stock shortages of its own and steering clear of too many bundle options. However, that changed this year when Walmart offered its Animal Crossing bundle for just $159 - that was a $40 discount on a package that already included a free copy of the game (worth $40-$50). It was easily the best value Nintendo Switch deal we've seen in a long time, and it could make its way back to the shelves to compete with Prime Day. 

We see far more discounts on the Nintendo Switch Lite itself over in the UK, though. There you're likely to find the handheld available for between £170 and £190 on a day to day basis, so we're expecting sale prices to fall towards the low end of this range in October. 

Prime Day Nintendo Switch game deals

Super Mario Bros Wonder screenshot showing Mario grabbing a Wonder Flower

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Release dates matter where Switch game deals are concerned, as these titles hold their value particularly well. In fact, we rarely see discounts of more than $10 on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a launch title back in 2017. First, we have new titles released within the last six months - these are the least likely to see significant discounts. Think Princess Peach Showtime and Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door. The latter is going to be tough to find on sale (we've already seen around $10 off Peach during July Prime Day sales), but its status as a port could help it out. Still, we wouldn't expect to see much more than $10 off here as well. 

Then we have relatively new games that could drop to new record-low prices now that they've spent more time on the shelves. Titles like Super Mario Wonder, Super Mario RPG, Mario vs Donkey Kong, and WarioWare Move It have all enjoyed their own price cuts in previous sales. If this year's offers are particularly competitive, we could see up to $20 off these options. 

That brings prices down from $60 to somewhere around the $40 mark - and that's where you'll likely find slightly older but bigger first-party releases. Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Splatoon 3, Super Mario 3D World, Mario Odyssey, and Animal Crossing New Horizons all inhabit this space. However, its higher MSRP means that Tears of the Kingdom has been stuck at $50 for some time. 

Watch list:

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | View at Amazon

Super Mario Bros. Wonder | View at Amazon

MSRP: $59.99 / £49.99

Predicted price: $44.99 / £36.99

Princess Peach Showtime | View at Amazon

Princess Peach Showtime | View at Amazon

MSRP: $59.99 / £49.99 

Predicted price: $49.99 / £36.99

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door | View at Amazon

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door | View at Amazon

MSRP: $59.99 / £49.99 

Predicted price: $49.99 / £36.99

Mario vs Donkey Kong | View at Amazon

Mario vs Donkey Kong | View at Amazon

MSRP: $49.99 / £39.99 

Predicted price: $44.99 / £29.99

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | View at Amazon

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | View at Amazon

MSRP: $69.99 / £59.99 

Predicted price: $55 / £44.99

Prime Day Nintendo Switch accessory deals

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Official Nintendo Switch accessories seldom drop their price tags - you can still expect to pay around $60 for a Pro Controller and $79 for a set of Joy-Con. However, third-party accessories regularly take some serious discounts over Prime Day - and there are a few you need to have on your radar. 

The first is the Hori Split Pad Pro, our top pick for the best Joy-Con alternative. The gamepads themselves hold a $49.99 / £44.99 MSRP, but you'll regularly find them on sale day to day for around $45 / £40. Last Black Friday we saw these gamepads drop to $39.99 in the US (their lowest price to date is $30, but that was just over the course of one day in August 2023). That's where we would expect them to fall come Prime Day. 

Of course, if you want to keep rumble features, we'd recommend the Nitro Deck instead. This alternative has been on sale pretty consistently for the last month or so, dropping its $59.99 / £49.99 MSRP down to $49.99 / £44.99. We have, however, seen it drop as low as $44.99 / £39.99 in recent discounts so it's well worth watching for future sales. 

We'd also recommend watching both the Genki Covert Dock and Genki ShadowCast. These are third party gadgets that open you up to big-screen play on a range of different devices while you're out and about. The former hasn't seen too many discounts so far, but could well drop for the first time over Prime Day. It's got a $59.99 MSRP in the US but that could well dip to $49.99 in October. That's your go-to if you're looking for a portable docking option for a TV. However, if you need to play on a slightly smaller screen (an iPad or laptop, for example), the Genki ShadowCast should be on your list. 

Thankfully, we've seen more discounts in the last few months here. The $49.99 MSRP has given way to a $44.99 coupon sale price in recent weeks, which is where we'd expect things to be in July. If we're lucky, though, those numbers could trickle down to $39.99.

Watch list:

Hori Split Pad Pro | View at Amazon

Hori Split Pad Pro | View at Amazon

MSRP: $49.99 / £44.99 

Predicted price: $39.99 / £34.99

CRKD Nitro Deck | View at Amazon

CRKD Nitro Deck | View at Amazon

MSRP: $49.99 / £59.99 

Predicted price: $39.99 / £44.99

Genki Covert Dock 2 | View at Amazon

Genki Covert Dock 2 | View at Amazon

MSRP: $59.99 

Predicted price: $49.99

Only listed in the US

Genki ShadowCast 2 | View at Amazon

Genki ShadowCast 2 | View at Amazon

MSRP: $49.99 

Predicted price: $39.99

Only listed in the US


Want more offers? Be sure to check out our Prime Day Steam Deck deals,  Prime Day laptop deals primers. We're also getting you prepped for this year's Prime Day PS5 deals as well.

Tabitha Baker
Managing Editor - Hardware

Managing Editor of Hardware at 12DOVE, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I've written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i'm focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector. 

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