Ahead of the Switch 2 Release, the Nintendo Switch 1 Is Marked Down Online

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Attention first-time or returning gamers: If you’re looking to get your first Nintendo Switch, or thinking about making a return to gaming after years away from holding a controller, then retailers from across the internet are offering deep discounts on all sorts of Nintendo Switch games.

At a Glance: The Best Nintendo Deals Online

With the announcement of the new Nintendo Switch 2, retailers, like Walmart, Target, and Amazon, have new deals on the Nintendo Switch 1 gaming console and select Nintendo Switch games, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario RPG, and many others. In fact, you can save up to 38% on select titles, so it’s one of the best times of the year to save big on games — ahead of the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5.

Additionally, the Nintendo Switch OLED console itself is on sale for $304.99 (reg. $349.99) at Walmart. This is a nearly 15 percent savings. So if you want a Nintendo Switch on the cheap, this is the deal for you (and your wallet).

While Nintendo has since released the Switch OLED model in 2021, the standard Nintendo Switch is less expensive and gets you almost all the same features, minus the OLED screen. Instead, the Switch is a portable gaming system with an HD touch screen, and a pair of detachable “Joy-Con” controllers on either side.

The console comes with a “dock” accessory that allows you to play games on your TV — often in a higher resolution. The consoles hybrid nature makes it an excellent choice for gamers who want to take a single library of HD games with them everywhere they go.

One of the reasons for the Switch’s popularity is its impressive roster of games, including the latest entries, like Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Princess Peach: Showtime!, and much more.

Ahead, you’ll find our recommendation for the best Mario Day deals on Nintendo Switch games.