Switch games aren’t known for being low-cost. Especially when it comes to Nintendo’s first-party titles like Zelda and Mario, it’s common to see games remain above $40 years after release. So this deal season, the main thing I noticed was price drops for Switch games, and for the first time (maybe ever), Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals exceeded my expectations. While the Nintendo eShop is having a sale on digital games, some of the best Switch games are at their lowest prices ever at select retailers like Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.
With major price cuts on games that typically cost over $50 (looking at you, Zelda), these Cyber Monday deals don’t get any better. We’re here to support you find the best Nintendo picks for your holiday shopping on a budget. Here are 12 Switch games for under $30 and 9 more Switch games for under $20.
The best Switch game deal, period – Tears of the Kingdom for $30
If you want a straight answer on the best Cyber Monday gaming deal, look no further Tears of the Kingdom for $30. Typically retailing for a full $69.99, this $40 discount from Walmart is an unprecedented deal on a first Nintendo game, let alone one of the best games ever. And if you’re wondering, Walmart’s deal is this $20 cheaper than online.
11 other Switch games under $30:
The best Switch game under $20 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection
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This may be a bit of a scam, but if you want to make the most money possible, choose Konami Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is over 50% off.making it my top pick for best Switch game under $20. If you recently completed Metaphor Re:Fantazio and want to check out more Atlus games, Persona 5 Royal is $15.
8 other Switch games under $20:
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 ignore Amazon’s plentiful deals on memory cards. The regular Nintendo Switch console only holds 32GB of internal storage, and the Legend of Zelda version takes up about half of that space. But don’t worry! With almost half off Amazon at Lexar 1TB Play microSDXC memory cardyou can be sure you have room to download all your favorite games without spending a petite fortune.
When will Switch games go on sale?
If you want to expand your game library, now is the time. Switch games rarely go on sale, and when they do, they usually sell out quickly. These are some of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen for the games listed above, and I doubt these prices will drop over the holidays. That said, I recommend keeping an eye on the Deals section of the Nintendo eShop.
If you’re not a Switch gamer, there are plenty more game deals you can take advantage of this holiday season PlayStation AND Xbox. You can also check out IGN’s picks for the best tech sales on the site Televisions, gaming computers AND Apple devices.
Blythe (she/her) is an SEO coordinator at IGN who is always looking for the next great horror game and is currently addicted to Pokemon TCG Pocket.
