Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals may prove strong this year
The standard edition Nintendo Switch console dropped down to just $259 for the first time in May. That fills us with far more confidence that we’re going to see some more straight price drops on this device during Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals – and likely some better value bundle deals as well.
Not only that, but thanks to a permanent price drop at the end of last year, the Switch has a new RRP of £259.99 in the UK. We’ve already seen retailers kicking things even further down the price chain across the pond, but never at Amazon. That means we’re expecting a conservative £239.99 sales price come the summer, but it’s well worth checking in with smaller sites like The Game Collection and Base for more discounts.
We could also see the return of the Mario Kart 8 bundle that sits pride of place during Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals, and there’s far more wiggle room for more games to get involved here as well. We don’t see too many bundles day to day in the US, so Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals could be your first port of call.
Nintendo Switch OLED
If you’re after the latest and greatest console, it’s worth noting that we’ve already seen as much as $15 / £20 off the Nintendo Switch OLED in 2022 alone. Those offers came from Walmart in the US and a range of retailers in the UK (though AO held out the longest at this price). Amazon itself hasn’t offered too much cash off the device (aside from a fairly permanent £5 discount in the UK), but if other retailers take the leap on the day itself, we could see some price match wars occurring here.
That still feels quite optimistic – the truth is we’re just not used to seeing such early savings on a Nintendo console, or any price drops at all. We’re tentatively expecting a return to that $15 / £20 price cut, but if there’s no discounts at all we’ll still likely see bundle offers rolling in.
Those bundles could include latest releases – Nintendo Switch Sports, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus are all waiting in the wings for inclusion here. However, some of the best value options could be on old favorites – we’ve seen bundles including Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe most recently in the US.
At a very optimistic push, we could see the Nintendo Switch Lite shave $10 off its price tag in the US during Prime Day. It wouldn’t be the first time the cheaper handheld-only console has taken a price cut at Amazon, though it would be the first in a long time. Stock hasn’t looked too healthy on this particular model during the first few months of 2022, however the fact that supplies are steadily improving does bode well.
Over in the UK, though, the cheaper model is often available at between £180 and £190, so if Amazon is to push the boat out with its Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, we could see a slightly lower price point of £179.99. Of course, you can always count on some bundle offers in the UK – though we would steer clear of cheaper games like Rayman Legends, Minecraft, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy in favor of first party titles for the best value.
Of course, if you already own a console we’re expecting to see some solid discounts on the best Nintendo Switch accessories in line with last year’s offers – though we may be restricted to third party alternatives again. However, considering some of the best Nintendo Switch controllers and Nintendo Switch cases come from a range of different brands there will still be some quality picks on the shelves.
Will there be Nintendo Switch game deals on Prime Day?
Perhaps some of the most reliable offers over Prime Day will be on Nintendo Switch games. We regularly see games taking some serious price cuts during larger sales events like this, so if you’re looking to stock up your library in the summer there will be plenty to choose from.
Last year’s Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals didn’t hit games quite as hard as the Black Friday offers found in November but now that those $39.99 prices have been seen a few times we’re confident similar discounts could return come July. We’re looking to the usual suspects; Animal Crossing: New Horizons, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Paper Mario Origami King, and Super Mario Odyssey for the heaviest price drops.
However, recent sales have also seen more stubborn prices starting to fall as well, on the likes of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It’s also well worth keeping a close eye on some of the year’s early releases; Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for some early discounts as well.
Last year’s best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals
Straight discounts on a Nintendo Switch console are rare, even during Prime Day. Last year, then, those on the hunt for a console were stuck at the regular $299.99 / £279.99 price. However, since then we’ve seen a new OLED model hit the shelves (and shave around $15 / £20 off its price during discounts), and the standard edition has permanently dropped to £259.99 as well. That means all signs point to a much better set of Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals in 2022.
Last year’s best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals in the US
Last year’s best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals in the UK
Want more offers? Be sure to check out our Prime Day Xbox Series X deals and Prime Day laptop deals primers. We’re also getting you prepped for this year’s Prime Day board game deals and Prime Day PS5 deals as well.
Source: gamesradar.com
