As we enter summer, Amazon’s big Prime Day sale looms somewhere on the horizon. While the retailer’s two-day sales event has been confirmed for July, no specific dates have been announced. Nevertheless, we’re already seeing some great deals crop up ahead of Prime Day 2024, including awesome discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories. If you’ve been looking to upgrade your Switch with a new controller or grab a few first-party Nintendo games, it’s not a bad time to do it.
We’ve rounded up a selection of the best Nintendo Switch deals available ahead of Prime Day in the lists below. There are some great ongoing deals on a selection of the best Nintendo Switch controllers, games, and more. Most of the hardware and accessory deals are at Amazon, but we also included some stellar Nintendo Switch game deals from other retailers like Walmart. We don’t know how long some of these discounts will be available, so be sure to grab any you’re interested in before they disappear.
And if you’re looking to save on Nintendo Switch games and accessories during Amazon’s annual sales event, we’d recommend bookmarking this page. We’ll be updating this roundup in the coming weeks with all of the best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals. 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
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. Several Joy-Con colors are already on sale at Amazon right now, including Neon and Pastel options. Check the links below for all the Nintendo Joy-Con controllers currently on sale at Amazon and Walmart.
- Pastel Pink and Pastel Yellow (Amazon) — $65 ($
80) - Pastel Pink and Pastel Yellow — $65 ($
80) - Neon Green and Neon Pink — $63 ($
80) - Neon Blue and Neon Yellow — $70 ($
80) - Neon Purple and Neon Orange — $67 ($
80) - Pastel Purple and Pastel Green — $71 ($
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, several Nintendo Switch consoles are available at Walmart right now, including special edition models like the Animal Crossing-themed Switch OLED and Switch Lite. If you’re looking for standard editions of those devices, you can grab the Switch OLED and the yellow Switch Lite as well.
- Nintendo Switch Lite – Yellow — 168.50 ($200)
- Nintendo Switch Lite – Animal Crossing edition with Animal Crossing: New Horizons game bundle — $199 ($260 value)
- Nintendo Switch OLED – White — $317 ($350)
- Nintendo Switch OLED – Animal Crossing edition — $330 ($360)
8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
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. 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
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), and the ability to 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 $22.50 (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 — $44 ($
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 $53.69 (was $60), or the standard black model for $44 (normally $50). Check out a few more discounted Split Pad Pro models below.
- Hori Split Pad Pro – Tears of the Kingdom — $53.69 ($
60) - Hori Split Pad Pro – Black — $44 ($
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 $40 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 $22.15 (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 — $22.15 ($
26) - PNY Premier-X 512GB microSDXC memory card — $30 ($
40) - Lexar 1TB microSDXC memory card — $73 ($
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 $135 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 $145 (was $180), while the 7X is available for $180.
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P — $135 ($
180) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 — $145 ($
180) - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X — $180
Baseus Power Bank
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 $45 (was $60) when you click the coupon box at Amazon. Not only will this let you charge your Switch while playing portably, 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 and Mario Vs. Donkey Kong, 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.
Advanced Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp — $47 ($60)
Kirby’s Return to Dreamland — $41.23 ($60)
Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope — $20 ($35)
Mario Golf: Super Rush — $45 ($60)
Mario Strikers: Battle League — $45 ($60)
Mario Vs. Donkey Kong — $45 ($60)
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Remake — $55 ($60)
Pokemon: Scarlet + Violet Dual Pack — $100 ($120)
Princess Peach: Showtime! — $53.49 ($60) | Also available at Walmart
Splatoon 2 — $39.35 ($60)
Super Mario Bros. Wonder — $47.40 ($60)
Super Mario Maker 2 — $40 ($60)
Super Mario Party with Joy-Con Bundle — $100
Super Mario RPG — $40 ($60) | Also available at Walmart
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $44 ($60)
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake — $40 ($60)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — $40 ($60)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom — $51.30 ($70)
Unicorn Overlord — $30 or $42 ($60), depending on your region