Amazon’s October Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to get a jump on your holiday gift shopping. But if you’ve got a gamer on your gift list and aren’t finding what you’re looking for in Amazon’s early deal offerings, Best Buy has you covered — especially when it comes to Nintendo Switch 2 console and game deals. You can find markdowns on everything from games and console bundles to accessories like screen protectors and headphones.
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Current price: $655 (5% off)
Regular price: $690
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a larger screen, bigger storage drive, and better battery life …
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Current price: $30 (50% off)
Regular price: $60
A ground-up remake of the fan-favorite Persona 3 for modern consoles with visual upgrades, ne…
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Current price: $25 (50% off)
Regular price: $50
A remaster of the fan-favorite Yakuza 0 with new story scenes and English voice cast, a new o…
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Current price: $48 (30% off)
Regular price: $70
Get two classic Nintendo Wii games in one convenient bundle. You’ll get both Super Mario Gala…
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Current price: $48 (30% off)
Regular price: $70
The award-winning follow-up to Breath of the Wild features an all-new magic and building syst…
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To help you find the best deals for your budget, I put together a list of the steepest markdowns I could find on Switch consoles and games. You can keep reading below to find out more about my favorite Switch and Switch 2 deals.
The best Nintendo Switch deals at Best Buy right now
for $655 (save $35)
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World
- Current price: $655 (5% off)
- Regular price: $690
The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a larger screen, bigger storage drive, and better battery life than its predecessor. The 7.9-inch LCD display gives you 1080p full HD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate for great picture quality and smooth motion while gaming on the go. The included TV dock boosts the resolution output to 4K for triple-A gaming.
For $30 (save $30)
Persona 3 Reload – Switch 2
- Current price: $30 (50% off)
- Regular price: $60
A ground-up remake of the fan-favorite Persona 3 for modern consoles with visual upgrades, new stories, and updated game mechanics.
Save $25
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut – Switch 2
- Current price: $25 (50% off)
- Regular price: $50
A remaster of the fan-favorite Yakuza 0 with new story scenes and English voice cast, a new online 4-player mode, and a host of visual and gameplay upgrades for modern gamers.
Save $21
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 – Nintendo Switch
- Current price: $48 (30% off)
- Regular price: $70
Get two classic Nintendo Wii games in one convenient bundle. You’ll get both Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 with additional music, improved controls, and reworked visuals.
Save $21
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch
- Current price: $48 (30% off)
- Regular price: $70
The award-winning follow-up to Breath of the Wild features an all-new magic and building system, complex puzzles, and new enemies to defeat on Link’s quest to save Hyrule.
When is Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon has two Prime Day events: one in the summer and one in October. This year, October Prime Day will be a two-day event held from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through the end of Wednesday, Oct. 7.
How did we rate these October Prime Day deals?
I chose Nintendo Switch/Switch 2 consoles that were in new condition and were both sold and shipped by reputable retailers and resellers. I also did my best to only feature game deals on well-known titles and significant discounts. I even checked multiple websites to find the best discounts on the best-rated accessories.
Where can I find the best Prime Day deals?
ZDNET editors will be tracking October Prime Day deals before, during, and after the sale. Here are our favorite deals across categories now:
