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Holiday Deals from Nintendo Include $20 off Select Joy-Con Controllers, Savings on Dozens of Games and Nintendo Switch Holiday Bundles Featuring the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Game
November 12, 2024
[This unedited press release is made available courtesy of Game Developer and its partnership with notable game PR-related resource Games Press]
Nintendo :
Rather than spending Black Friday hunting for deals, spend it hunting for gold coins, power-ups and treasure! Nintendo has plenty of ways to get you into the game this year, including deals on select Joy-Con controllers, select games and special in-store events to make it easier than ever to bring the Nintendo Switch family of systems to your family this season.
Check out all the ways you can level up on fun this holiday shopping season:
Beginning on Nov. 24, check out select local retailers (Best Buy, GameSpot, Target and Walmart) for deals on Nintendo games including $20 off the suggested retail price:
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – On sale for $49.99
Super Mario Maker 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Pikmin 4, the physical edition of Nintendo Switch Sports, Kirby and the Forgotten Land — On sale for $39.99 each
Super Mario Odyssey and Pikmin 1 + 2 – On sale for $29.99
Plus, grab some gear while you’re at it – with $20 off the suggested retail price of Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and $10 off the suggested retail price off the Nintendo Switch Carrying Case & Screen Protector - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition.
Or do some shopping from home by heading to Nintendo eShop or My Nintendo Store any time after Nov. 19 for even more opportunities to load up your Nintendo Switch with holiday deals on select titles!
There’s still time to pick up the Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle (suggested retail price of $299.99 – a savings of $79.98*) or new for this year, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle (suggested retail price of $349.99, a savings of $79.98*), while supplies last. Check with your local retailers for additional offers. Both come with a digital download of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership**, providing you with access to hundreds of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games right out of the box, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Donkey Kong Country, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX games.
Or don’t miss out on the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition with Bonus Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (suggested retail price: $209.99 - a savings of $39.99***). This special edition system features a stunning gold-colored design inspired by the Legend of Zelda game series, with the iconic Hylian Crest proudly displayed on the back. The bundled 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Individual Membership gives players all the benefits of a Nintendo Switch Online membership, plus access to select DLC**** at no additional cost as well as access to Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games.
And the holiday cheer continues at select Target, Best Buy and GameStop locations, where Nintendo is inviting fans to come and play the latest games on Nintendo Switch! The in-store events are free to attend, and fans will have a chance to receive Nintendo giveaways (while supplies last).
From Nov. 16 – Nov. 17, participating Target locations will be hosting live demos of Super Mario Party Jamboree!
Enjoy Best Buy Family Fun Day on Dec. 7 with an opportunity to experience Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Just Dance 2025.
On Dec. 14, select GameStop locations will be hosting demos of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Just Dance 2025.
More ways to play and more games to explore – it’s time to start delivering some holiday smiles, so let’s a-go!
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* Savings based on manufacturer's suggested retail price when purchasing game and membership separately. Actual savings may vary.
** Included membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch/online
*** Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition system is only sold with included Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Savings is based on manufacturer’s suggested retail price of other Nintendo Switch Lite models and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership when purchased separately. Actual savings may vary.
****Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
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