Best Buy has a ton of Nintendo Switch consoles and games on sale ahead of Prime Day

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: