Best Nintendo Switch Deals July 2024: Zelda, Mario, Sonic Sale

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Attention the first time or If you're looking to get your first Nintendo Switch, or are thinking about getting back into gaming after years away from using a console, retailers all over the internet — like Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more — are offering bundles and deals on all kinds of Nintendo Switch consoles.

After being nearly impossible to find for the past few years, thanks to increased demand and supply constraints, gaming consoles are finally on sale. We've even found some of the best deals on Nintendo Switch games.

1. OLED screen for Nintendo Switch

Right now, Walmart has the Nintendo Switch OLED (Japanese version) on sale for $269.99, or $80 off its original price — a savings of nearly 25%. That’s the lowest price ever for a gaming console. Inside the box, you’ll find the console itself with a 7-inch OLED touchscreen, two white Joy-Con controllers, a sturdy case for the controllers, and a Switch dock to attach it to your TV.

2. Nintendo Switch

Meanwhile, we spotted a standard Nintendo Switch with neon blue and neon red Joy-Con on sale for $268.89, or $30.11 off its listed price at Walmart.

Better yet? Walmart is offering free shipping on the Nintendo Switch to Walmart+ members, so you won't have to wait long to get your hands on the gaming console.

While Nintendo has since launched an OLED Switch model in 2021, the original Nintendo Switch is less expensive and gives you almost all of the same features, minus the OLED display. Instead, the Switch is a portable gaming system with a high-resolution touchscreen and a pair of detachable Joy-Con controllers on either side.

The device comes with a “dock” accessory that allows you to play games on your TV—often at higher resolutions. The hybrid nature of the device makes it an excellent choice for gamers who want to take a single library of high-definition games with them everywhere they go. One of the reasons for the Switch’s popularity is its impressive list of games, including the latest releases, such as Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Pikmin 4, Princess Peach: Showtime!and much more.

3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Collection for Nintendo Switch Lite

If you’re looking for something a little more portable, Target is offering the Nintendo Switch Lite: Isabelle’s Aloha Edition Bundle for $199.99. It comes with the “Lite” portable version of the Nintendo Switch in coral. The Lite version doesn’t have detachable Joy-Con controllers and isn’t compatible with TVs via a dock. Instead, it’s an all-in-one that’s lighter and more compact.

The package also includes a digital download code for: Animal Crossing: New Horizons (At $59.99.) That means you get the game for free, since the Nintendo Switch Lite itself retails for $199.99.

Don't like coral? Walmart is offering the Nintendo Switch Lite: Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition Bundle for a slightly cheaper $199. The bundle has everything Target's bundle does, but the portable console comes in turquoise instead of coral.

More offers on Nintendo Switch accessories and games

Nintendo games can be purchased as physical game cards, or downloaded to the system’s internal memory. While they only come with 32GB to 64GB of internal storage, you can easily expand this by inserting a MicroSD card at any time. You can check out our complete guide if you’re interested in learning more about the best Nintendo Switch accessories.

In the meantime, scroll down for the best deals on Nintendo Switch games: