Best Nintendo Switch Game Deals This Week - Zelda And Mario Games For Big Discounts
A surprising number of Switch games are on sale right now, including Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Nintendo Switch exclusives don’t go on sale as often as games for other platforms, and it’s not uncommon to see games that were released years ago still listed at full price. However, a few big Nintendo titles are currently discounted--including big price cuts on multiple Zelda games, including Tears of the Kingdom, and smaller discounts on recent releases such as Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Aside from games, the Switch Pro Controller is discounted to just $58 (was $70), and the Nintendo Switch Lite: Animal Crossing Bundle is $159 (was $200), making this a good time to pick up new gear for your game room.
Head over to Walmart, and you'll find Luigi's Mansion 2 HD available for $51 (was $60). It may not seem like much, but that's actually one of the lowest prices we've seen all year. Offering updated graphics, enhanced controls, and various quality-of-life improvements, this is the ideal way to experience the adventure. Be sure to check it out if you missed the original on Nintendo 3DS.
Other great deals include Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for $52 (was $60), Splatoon 3 for $40 (was $60), and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for $40 (was $48). Splatoon 3 is the best option if you're seeking online multiplayer, as its competitive scene is still incredibly active and gives you plenty of unlockables to work toward. You also can't go wrong with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe--which is also on sale at Walmart for $40 (was $60).
If you haven't played Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can add it to your collection for just $50 (was $70). Arguably the best Nintendo Switch game, Tears of the Kingdom is a remarkable adventure with brilliant puzzles, a truly unique physics system, and a mesmerizing open world that extends above and below the already sprawling version of Hyrule from its predecessor. Speaking of the game that laid the foundation for open-world Zelda, you can grab Breath of the Wild for $40 (was $60).
Plenty of other Switch exclusives are on sale right now, and you'll find the best deals below. With just over a month to go before the release of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, now's a good time to catch up on some games you may have missed. You should check out our Echoes of Wisdom preorder guide for details on exclusive bonuses, the limited-edition Nintendo Switch Lite, and the reprint of the absolutely adorable Link's Awakening and Wind Waker Zelda Amiibo figures that are arriving the same day.
Best Nintendo Switch Game Deals in August 2024
- Luigi's Mansion 2 HD -- $51 ($
60) - Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door -- $52 ($
60) - Splatoon 3 -- $40 ($
60) - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $40 ($
60) - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe -- $40 ($
60) - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild -- $40 ($
60) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom -- $50 ($
70) - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD -- $40 ($
60) - Kirby's Return to Dreamland: Deluxe Edition -- $40 ($
60) - Miitopia -- $42 (
$50) - Super Mario RPG -- $40 ($
60) - Super Mario Maker 2 -- $40 ($
60) - Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble -- $35 ($
50) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder -- $46 ($
60) - Princess Peach: Showtime -- $50 ($
60) - Princess Peach: Showtime + Exclusive Hair Scrunchie -- $60
- Pokemon Shining Pearl -- $44 ($
60) - Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Dual Pack -- $100 ($
120) - Super Mario Party + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle -- $90 ($
100)
Best Nintendo Controller Deals in August 2024
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller -- $58 (
$70) - Joy-Con: Neon Blue & Neon Yellow -- $67 ($
80) - Joy-Con: Neon Purple & Neon Orange -- $62 ($
80) - Joy-Con: Neon Pink & Neon Green -- $64 ($
80)
Best Nintendo Switch Console Deal in August 2024
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