Best Nintendo Switch deals in December 2023

Nintendo Switch deals
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Nintendo Switch deals are fairly easy to find these days. Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop typically offer discounts on everything from Switch games to must-have Switch accessories. However, if you're looking for Nintendo Switch deals on consoles, things are a little trickier. 

Deals on the Nintendo Switch console and Nintendo Switch Lite are rare, and when they do happen they sell out fast. In terms of pricing, Switch deals usually take a modest $20 or $30 off the console. Alternatively, some retailers might throw in a free game or accessory.

Check out our where to buy Nintendo Switch guide for the latest stock updates and bundle deals. And take a look at the best Nintendo Switch games for some ideas on what to play with your new console.

Today's best Nintendo Switch deals

Best Nintendo Switch deals 

Nintendo Switch deals

The Nintendo Switch (with extended battery) retails for $299. The console with the improved battery was released in 2019, and this is the one we recommend picking up — the updated battery lasts a maximum of nine hours, rather than 6.5 like its predecessor. You can spot the new console from its packaging: the upgraded Nintendo Switch box has a red background.

However, Switch demand has made finding Switch deals near-impossible. Even during Black Friday, there weren't many discounts to be found on the console itself. That said, retailers like Amazon and Walmart occasionally offer Switch bundles, which include a free game or credit. These are your best options if you're looking for Switch deals that include the console.

Nintendo Switch OLED deals

The new Nintendo Switch OLED is here. The $349 system sports a larger, 7-inch OLED screen and allow gamers to play via their TV, in tabletop mode, or in handheld mode. Discounts on this console are hard to find, although bundles deals pop up occasionally.

Nintendo Switch Lite deals

Now available in more colors than ever, the Editor's Choice Nintendo Switch Lite retails for $199. It's smaller and lighter than the traditional Switch which makes it even more portable. We love the Switch Lite's gorgeous, comfortable design, good battery life, and stellar game library.

The Switch Lite is generally easy to find in stock. Usually Best Buy, Amazon, and GameStop have stock of the Switch Lite in various colors. As for as Switch Lite deals — don't expect many. Your best bet is to look for bundles.

Nintendo Switch deals — consoles

Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle's Aloha Edition): $199 @ Target

Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle's Aloha Edition): $199 @ Target
This special edition Nintendo Switch Lite features a unique console decked out in custom Animal Crossing artwork. It also comes with a full game download of the Animal Cross: New Horizons game. It's a great package if you're looking for a Nintendo Switch Lite and one of the console's most popular games. 

Nintendo Switch (Mario Kart 8 Bundle): $299 @ Best Buy

Nintendo Switch (Mario Kart 8 Bundle): $299 @ Best Buy
One of the best Nintendo Switch deals is this Mario Kart 8 Bundle for $299 at Best Buy. You get a Nintendo Switch console, a digital copy of the full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and three months of Switch Online membership. This is a pretty great package and it costs the same as the console standalone right now. 

Nintendo Switch OLED (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle): $349 @ Best Buy

Nintendo Switch OLED (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle): $349 @ Best Buy
The Nintendo Switch OLED sports a larger 7-inch OLED display, increased internal storage, a redesigned docking station and an improved kickstand. This bundle also includes the best-selling Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game is the perfect game for playing with friends, just don't get too competitive.

Nintendo Switch deals — games

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: was $69 now $49 @ Walmart

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: was $69 now $49 @ Walmart
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is finally here, and it's an awesome follow-up to Breath of the Wild. Pick up your copy today and get lost in the vast lands and skies of Hyrule.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: was $59 now $45 @ Walmart

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: was $59 now $45 @ Walmart
Breath of the Wild is one of the best and most popular games on Switch, so good sales don't come around too often. Luckily right now, you can get the game on sale right now from Walmart. This is a fantastic price for a game offering dozens of hours of content. 

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: was $59 now $54 @ Walmart

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: was $59 now $54 @ Walmart
This is one of the games that helped get many people through a tough couple of years, letting you jet off to an untamed island courtesy of business raccoon Tom Nook. It's up to you to bring civilization to that island, and turn into a villager's paradise.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: was $59 now $52 @ Walmart

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: was $59 now $52 @ Walmart
Ultimate by name, ultimate by nature. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate brings together every single fighter in the franchise's history for a showdown of epic proportions. This hugely popular party game is now on sale.

Bayonetta 3: was $59 now $43 @ Walmart

Bayonetta 3: was $59 now $43 @ Walmart
Bayonetta 3 brings more slick, colorful action to the Nintendo Switch. With lots of variety and customization, it's the best Bayo game yet. The game pushes the Nintendo Switch to its limits, which results in performance issues in some places.

Immortals Fenyx Rising: was $39 now $20 @ Amazon

Immortals Fenyx Rising: was $39 now $20 @ Amazon
If you loved Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Immortals Fenyx Rising should scratch the same itch. The boss battles are exhilarating, the lush environments look great on Switch, and the ability to customise your hero's look is a fun addition.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: was $59 now $29 @ Walmart

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle: was $59 now $29 @ Walmart
This delightful and surprisingly deep strategy game is one every Switch owner should play. Kingdom Battle stays true to both franchises and mashes together Mario's colorful worlds and the Rabbids' potty humor.

Nintendo Switch deals — accessories

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $69 @ Walmart

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: $69 @ Walmart
The Switch Pro Controller matches the Joy-Cons motion controls, HD rumble, and Amiibo support, but its more ergonomic design gives you a better grip that helps you stay comfy during extended gameplay. If you have larger hands or dislike the feel of the default Switch controllers, the Pro Controller could transform your gaming experience.

SiWiQU Switch TV Dock: $27 @ Amazon

SiWiQU Switch TV Dock: $27 @ Amazon
This portable Switch dock sports a HDMI port, a USB-C slot and both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connections to charge your controllers. There are also anti-slip mats on the bottom to ensure it won't move around.

SanDisk 128GB Memory Card for Nintendo Switch: was $34 now $14 @ Amazon

SanDisk 128GB Memory Card for Nintendo Switch: was $34 now $14 @ Amazon
This Sandisk MicrosD memory card adds 128GB of additional storage space to your Nintendo Switch. High speed transfer rates up to 100MB/s will ensure your games load fast.

RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: was $19 now $9 @ Amazon

RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Travel Case: was $19 now $9 @ Amazon
RDS Industries' Game Traveler is one of the most popular Nintendo Switch cases out there, and for good reason: it's durable, affordable and loaded with features. This Switch case packs a sturdy hard shell design complete with a convenient carry handle, and has a padded interior designed to keep your Switch's screen and Joy-Con analog sticks safe.

Hori D-Pad Controller: was $27 now $23 @ Amazon

Hori D-Pad Controller: was $27 now $23 @ Amazon
If you play fighting games or platformers on the go on your Switch, Hori’s D-Pad Controller is essential. This accessory replaces your left Joy-Con and gives you a rubbery, precise d-pad that the Switch always should have had in portable mode, which is perfect for landing those tight Street Fighter combos or split-second Mega Man jumps. Just keep in mind this is only the left Joy-Con, so it won't work as a wireless controller.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless: $99 @ Amazon

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless: $99 @ Amazon
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is one of the best wireless gaming headsets you can get for under $100, and far and away the best wireless headset solution for the Switch. Thanks to the Arctis 1's handy 2.4GHz USB-C dongle, you can enjoy instant wireless gaming audio in both portable and docked mode without the need for any complicated pairing.

Millie Davis-Williams

Millie is a Deals writer at Tom's Guide specializing in deals content. She also covers the latest tech news and and creates how-to articles about everything from phones, streaming devices, and headphones to apps and video games. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, gaming on her Nintendo Switch and creating digital art.