Prime Day 2024 takes place July 16 and 17, and while it’s sure to be a great time to snag some great video game deals, there are already plenty of discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories available at multiple online retailers. Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target all have Nintendo Switch deals, and we’ve picked through them all to find the best and round them up in the list below.
In most cases, these discounts will only be available for a few–if they don’t sell out ahead of time–so be sure to grab any you’re interested in before they disappear. Some Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals will be exclusive to Prime members, so you’ll want to sign up for a free 30-day Prime trial if you’re not currently subscribed. We’ll be updating this roundup in the coming weeks with all of the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals.
If you’re after more discounts, be sure to check out our round-ups of all the early Prime Day deals available for PS5, Xbox, Legos, board games, and more. And don’t forget to keep tabs on GameSpot’s Prime Day hub to see all the best deals one the sale starts.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 Early Deals
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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
You don’t need to wait around for Prime Day to replace your Joy-Con controllers with one of Nintendo’s official color options–a few neon Joy-Con colors are already on sale at Amazon right now. Check the links below for all the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart.
- Neon Green and Neon Pink — $67 ($
80) - Neon Blue and Neon Yellow — $67 ($
80) - Neon Purple and Neon Orange — $62 ($
80)
Nintendo Switch Consoles
Considering the Nintendo Switch is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, chances are you already own one yourself. Nevertheless, the white Switch OLED and yellow Switch Lite consoles are available at Walmart right now.
- Nintendo Switch Lite – Yellow — 168 ($200)
- Nintendo Switch OLED – White — $315 ($350)
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
$52 ($70)
Our favorite third-party Nintendo Switch gamepad, the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth controller, is on sale right now for $52 (was $70) at Amazon. Unlike most of the deals on this list, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of this offer–and make sure you click to redeem the coupon code to get the full discount.
This is an excellent wireless controller that sports anti-drift Hall Effect thumbsticks and pro-level features like programmable back buttons and swappable button layout profiles.
Portable Docking Station
$27 ($37)
The Ukor portable docking station is a third-party Nintendo Switch dock that performs all the same functions as the official Switch dock–including USB-C charging and HDMI video output–but offers extra features like the option for 4K or 720p resolution video output (the standard dock only does 1080p video out). You can also use the dock as a display stand so you can play on the Switch’s handheld screen while it’s charging. It’s available for $27 (was $37) at Amazon when you check the coupon code box on its store page.
Hori Split Pad Compact
For fans of playing in handheld mode, the Hori Split Pad Compact is one of the best third-party Joy-Con alternatives. It offers the same bonus features as the Split Pad Pro, including programmable bonus buttons and turbo mode, but in a slightly smaller form factor. Multiple models are available with various themes, including Pokemon and Pacman.
- Hori Split Pad Compact – Pikachu & Mimikyu model — $55 ($
60) - Hori Split Pad Compact – Pacman model — $49 ($
60) - Hori Split Pad Compact – Gengar model — $52.38 ($
60)
Hori Split Pad Pro
The Split Pad Pro Switch controller is great for anyone who needs a bigger grip when playing in handheld mode. Hori’s pads don’t have all the same features as standard Joy-Con–notably lacking gyro, rumble, and Amiibo support–but make up for it with extra programmable buttons, turbo mode, and an overall more ergonomic design. Several Hori Split Pad Pro models are on sale at Amazon ahead of Prime Day, including the officially licensed Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom version for $48 (was $60), or the standard black model for $43 (normally $50). Check out a few more discounted Split Pad Pro models below.
- Hori Split Pad Pro – Tears of the Kingdom — $48 ($
60) - Hori Split Pad Pro – Black — $43 ($
50) - Hori Split Pad Pro attachment set – Black — $70 ($
80) - Hori Split Pad Pro – Sonic the Hedgehog — $55
CRKD Nitro Deck
The Nitro Deck handheld grip from CRKD is one of the coolest Switch accessories out there. Not only is it a comfortable and durable controller grip with anti-drift Hall Effect sticks and four remappable buttons, it also doubles as a portable docking station with charging and video output capabilities. You can grab the Nitro Deck by itself for $50 at Amazon (was $50) or in a bundle with a carrying case for $80 (normally $80)
- Nitro Deck with carrying case – Retro Purple — $80 ($
90) - Nitro Deck – Black — $50 ($
60)
Satisfye ZenGrip Pro
The ZenGrip from Satisfye is yet another great accessory for making the Switch more comfortable while playing handheld, but instead of replacing your Joy-Con controllers, it simply slots on the back of your Switch. That way you can still enjoy all the core Joy-Con features like gyro controls, HD rumble, and Amiibo scanning, but with a more ergonomic grip. Amazon has multiple versions available, including the standard ZenGrip Pro, a ZenGrip plus carrying case bundle, and a premium kit that includes the grip, a larger carrying case, and an assortment of accessories.
- ZenGrip Pro – Black — $38 with coupon code ($
55) - ZenGrip Pro with slim carrying case bundle – Black — $58 with coupon code ($
70) - ZenGrip Pro elite accessories bundle – Black — $65 with coupon code ($
90)
MicroSD Cards
The Nintendo Switch has amassed a massive library of games since it launched over seven years ago, and if you’re struggling to find enough storage space for all your favorite Switch games, you can grab a discounted MicroSD card at Amazon right now. Cards from multiple brands in various storage capacities are available, including SanDisk microSDXC models as small as 256GB for $23 (normally $26) or as big as 1.5TB for $110 (was $150). Check the links below for more options.
- SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC memory card — $23 ($
26) - PNY Premier-X 512GB microSDXC memory card — $30 ($
40) - Lexar 1TB microSDXC memory card — $74 ($
130) - SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC memory card — $110 ($
150)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P
Another one of our favorite gaming accessories, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P wireless headset, is on sale at Amazon right now. While the Nova 7P is marketed as a PlayStation-specific model–and happens to be our pick for the best PS5 headset currently available–it works with every system, including the Nintendo Switch. You can grab it for just $130 at Amazon (was $180).
It’s also worth noting the standard Nova 7 and Nova 7X models–which happen to be our picks for the best gaming headsets on Xbox and PC, respectively–are also work with the Nintendo Switch and are great alternatives to the 7P in case you are looking for a non-PlayStation version, or if the 7P sell out. The Nova 7 is even on sale at the moment for $143 (was $180), while the 7X is available for $153.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $130 ($
180) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 — $145 ($
180) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X — $153 ($
180)
Baseus Power Bank
$40 ($80)
While the Nintendo Switch has seen multiple hardware revisions over the years that extended its battery life, every model can benefit from an external portable charger and power bank like this 20,000mAh 65W model from Baseus that’s on sale for $35 (was $80) when you click the coupon box at Amazon. Not only will this let you charge your Switch while playing portably, but it can also be used to charge your smartphones, laptops, and other USB-C devices.
Nintendo Switch game deals
A roundup of the best Nintendo Switch deals available before Prime Day would be incomplete without a list of all the games that are discounted right now. There happens to be quite a few first-party titles on sale from series like Zelda, Mario, Pokemon, and more–most of which rarely get discounts. You can grab physical copies of recent titles like Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, as well as acclaimed releases like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and more. Check the list below for all the Nintendo Switch games on sale.
- Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp — $53 ($
60) - Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze — $35 ($
60) | $54 at Walmart - Fae Farm — $35 (
$60) - Kirby and the Forgotten Land — $35 ($
60) - Kirby’s Return to Dreamland — $41.23 ($
60) - Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope — $20 ($
35) | Also Available at Amazon - New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe — $50 ($
60) | $50 at Walmart - Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remake — $56 ($
60) - Pikmin 4 — $35 ($
60) - Pokemon: Scarlet + Violet Dual Pack — $100 ($
120) - Splatoon 2 — $43 ($
60) - Splatoon 3 — $35 (
$60) - Super Mario Bros. Wonder — $53 ($
60) - Super Mario Maker 2 — $30 ($
60) - Super Mario Odyssey (physical/digital) — $35 ($
60) - Super Mario Party with Joy-Con Bundle — $70
- Super Mario RPG — $40 ($
60) | Also Available at Amazon - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $35 ($
60) | $44 at Walmart - The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake — $52 ($
60) - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — $65 ($
70) - The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — $40 ($
60) - Unicorn Overlord — $44 ($
60) - Yoshi’s Crafted World — $35 (
$60)