Nintendo’s official Black Friday offers are rolling out across all major retailers, and Best Buy’s selection features some unexpected treats: $75 off both the Nintendo Switch OLED and regular Nintendo Switch holiday bundles. These bundles come complete with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-Month Switch Online membership. The Switch OLED Mario Kart bundle is priced at just $275, while the regular Switch Mario Kart bundle is available for $225.
### Best Buy – Black Friday Doorbuster Deals
#### Great Savings on Additional Switch Controllers:
Historically, Nintendo Switch consoles haven’t seen such major discounts when not bundled with offerings worth $80, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe priced at $60 and Switch Online pegged at $20. Best Buy’s Doorbuster promotion is undoubtedly the most appealing Switch console deal on the market, leading us to believe these bundles might sell out quickly.
Consider using the savings from the console purchase to snag a heavily discounted game or an additional controller. Besides the unexpected console deals, there’s a $20 discount on both the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and the Neon Red/Blue Joy-Con Controller Set. This drops the Pro Controller to $50 and the Joy-Con pair to $60.
In addition to hardware discounts, the Black Friday sale shines a spotlight on several Switch-exclusive games. Super Mario Odyssey is reduced to $30, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is available for $40, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons can also be picked up for $40.
### Nintendo Black Friday Deals
#### Nintendo Switch Game Offers
For those interested in the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundles, Best Buy’s Black Friday Doorbuster pricing is unmatched at $275 for the OLED version. This bundle is by far the best price we’ve seen for a Nintendo Switch OLED at any major retailer.
The Switch OLED Mario Kart bundle includes the console with white Joy-Cons and a matching docking station, a 12-month Switch Online membership, and a voucher for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe from the eShop. Buying these separately would set you back $350 for the console, $60 for Mario Kart, and $20 for Switch Online, so it’s a deal worth considering.
The OLED version offers not just a vivid, larger screen, but also several enhancements compared to the original model. Features like an ethernet port in the improved dock, better speakers, and 64GB of internal storage are welcome additions. Additionally, the redesigned kickstand provides better support for tabletop gaming.
You can purchase the bundle at major retailers like Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop.
When you dive into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, you’ll be playing the best-selling Switch game to date—a record that accounts for previous console bundles as well. Originally launched on the Wii U and later re-imagined for the Switch, this game now boasts an expanded roster of DLC tracks. If you’re gifting the console, consider adding the Booster Course Pass for $25, which introduces 48 new tracks, doubling the game’s replay value.
The 12-month Switch Online membership also opens up numerous possibilities. Not only can you explore online multiplayer modes and cloud-saving features, but you also gain access to an expanding archive of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games. With the Switch’s successor rumored for next year, the existing Switch devices will continue to host exciting new titles through the remainder of 2024 and beyond.
For those eyeing the portable Nintendo Switch Lite, the newly released Hyrule Edition—launched alongside The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on September 26—might catch your fancy. The Zelda-themed Switch Lite is priced at $210. Although it doesn’t include the game, you’ll receive a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, which broadens your access to classic Nintendo games.
