Prime Day is officially in its final hours and so it's your last chance to score some incredible Nintendo Switch deals. At IGN, we cut through the clutter during sale season, showcasing only the top-tier deals that stand out. Every offer we feature is a personal highlight, with nothing included that doesn’t meet our standards. Remember, these deals are for Prime members only, so if you're not already signed up, you can start a free 30-day trial to join in on the savings.
TL;DR Best Switch Prime Day Deals
Best Switch MicroSD Card Deals
When it comes to the best Switch or Steam Deck micro SD card, you're looking for something fast, reliable, and future-proof. With the strong possibility of a new Nintendo console on the horizon, it’s smart to invest in the latest SD card technology.
The ideal choice is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 card, which offers high-speed performance and durability. This TeamGroup A2 Pro Plus 1TB is the perfect choice, down to just $59.99 in the sale. Otherwise, go that little bit bigger with the SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB A1 card for $89.29 instead.
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TEAMGROUP A2 Pro Plus 1TB Micro SDXC Card
Best value 1TB microSD.
Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
Holiday shopping has officially kicked off, and Nintendo’s traditional Black Friday bundle is back with a new twist for 2024. You can grab the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $299.99, or the newly introduced OLED version for $349.99, both available at Best Buy.
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Nintendo Switch OLED: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
Includes Switch OLED console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (digital), and 12 months Individual Nintendo Switch Online Membership.
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Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle
Includes Switch console, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (digital), and 12 months Individual Nintendo Switch Online Membership.
Switch Game Deals for October Prime Day
As we near the end of October Prime Day, quite a few of the Switch game deals we found earlier have sold out. Thankfully, you can still score Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection Vol. 1 for just $18.98, a new all-time low price for the collection. If you're wondering why there weren't many more Switch game deals this year, it's because Amazon and Nintendo of America are in some kind of beef at the minute, with Amazon not selling any new Nintendo games since the summer, unlisting all digital products, and ceasing gift card sales.
Metal Gear Solid: The Master Collection Vol. 1
Great news for Metal Gear fans: the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is now half off at Amazon for Nintendo Switch, dropping the price to just $18.98 during the October Prime Day sales.
This handsome collection includes, Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid 3, Metal Gear (NES/FC version), and Snake’s Revenge. With MGS Delta on the horizon, it’s a perfect chance to revisit these classics before diving into the remake.
8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock
Amazon is offering the excellent 8BitDo Ultimate Wireless Controller for only $47.99 for the October Prime Day sales. It's compatible with Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, PC, Android, and even iOS. The 8BitDo Ultimate is often considered one of the best 3rd party wireless controllers for the Nintendo Switch, and it's a lot cheaper than the Pro controller.
In our 8BitDo Ultimate 8/10 review, Nic Vargus states: "Thanks to rear paddles, an included rechargeable battery and charging dock, and its robust customization software, the 8BitDo Ultimate Controller feels like the best controller you can get for under $70."
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8Bitdo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller with Charging Dock
Available in Black or White. Includes gyro and Switch support.
CRKD Nitro Deck for $39.99
If you’ve been wanting to pick up the CRKD Nitro Deck for your Nintendo Switch, now’s a great time to grab it. It's down to just $39.99 in the Prime Day sales. In our review of the CRKD Nitro Deck, we explained that it's a "full-body makeover the Nintendo Switch has desperately needed."
This is largely because, "It eliminates stick drift with upgraded thumbsticks, adds four customizable back buttons, and improves the ergonomics in handheld mode to effectively make your Switch feel like a new console." It's definitely worth the investment for those who use their Switch frequently, and it's hard to beat this price on it.
Should You Wait for Switch 2 Next Year?
It's up to you whether to invest in a Switch console so close to its successor. Nintendo has said on the record that it will announce its next generation console before April 2025, and indicated the console won’t launch until after its current financial year. Still, Switch 2 excitement is at fever pitch, and we even have developers saying they plan to release their upcoming games on the console.
As for whether you should wait when buying games, SD cards, portable chargers—there’s little need to hold off. Switch accessories like SD cards and chargers will likely be compatible with the next console, and games purchased now should still play on the Switch 2. So, if you see a great deal during Prime Day, it’s still a smart investment for your current Switch setup and potentially for the future console as well. (If you need some more tech accessories, also see the October Prime Day deals under $25).
When Switch 2 does eventually come out, Nintendo expects to have plenty of stock available, which in turn will hopefully combat scalping. For more on what may eventually become the Switch 2, you can read everything else we know about the company’s next console.
What Is October Prime Day?
October Prime Day, or Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days as they like to call it, is a great opportunity to save some serious cash on your favorite hobbies before the Black Friday sales. The annual Fall sale features discounts on thousands of items, with new lightning deals every hour that you won't want to miss.
As one of the biggest sales events to kick off the start of the Black Friday season, it attracts many companies, including those outside of Amazon, offering exclusive discounts available only on Prime Day. If you're already a Prime member, you can access the sale without much bother. But, there's also a free 30-day trial if you're intrigued and just want to check out some of the new discounts.
Prime Day is absolutely one of the best times to buy physical video games and even consoles during the sale (such as the PS5 down to just $449). There are plenty more deals to check out for Switch, PS5, and Xbox.
Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.