IF you’re after a Nintendo Switch for yourself or as a Christmas gift then Black Friday is the time to buy. Although the console isn’t usually discounted by a great amount, there are Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals to be had.
We’ve been scouring the sales and we’ve found a few great bundles, as well as a some discounts on consoles and free game offers, as well as reduced prices on popular games.
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Argos Switch Black Friday deals
Argos has a range of Nintendo Switch offers, including money off the Switch Lite and some games, as well as bundles offering a choice of free games.
Choose your free game from a selection on nine, ranging in price from £7.99 to £34.99.
- Nintendo Switch Neon Console & Nintendo Switch Sports Bundle, £249.99 and choose free game worth up to £34.99 – buy here
- Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Bundle – Turquoise, £189.99 and choose free game worth up to £34.99 – buy here
- Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console - Mario Red Edition, £299.99 and choose free game worth up to £34.99 – buy here
John Lewis Switch Black Friday deals
There's a range of discounts and offers on the Nintendo Switch at John Lewis. These range from money off consoles and games, as well as free digital downloads with selected products.
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- Nintendo Switch Sports Set with 32GB Switch Console & Joy-Con, Neon Red & Blue, £259.99 and receive Switch Sports digital download free - buy here
- Nintendo Switch OLED 64GB Console with Joy-Con, Neon Red/Blue,
£309.99£299.99 and get a Logitech G435 Wireless Gaming Headset for £29.99 (instead of £44.99) – buy here
Very Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals
Very has got a few Nintendo Switch and game bundles live for its Black Friday sale.
The biggest saving we can see right now is the Neon With Super Mario Bros Wonder & Sonic Superstars bundle that will set you back £299, a saving of £50 on the RRP.
There are also bundle deals on the console plus popular games Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros Wonder.
- Nintendo Switch Neon Console & Super Mario Bros. Wonder,
£299.99£259 – buy here - Neon Console with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,
£309.99£269 - buy here - Neon Console & Super Mario Bros. Wonder,
£299.99£259 - buy here - Neon With Super Mario Bros Wonder & Sonic Superstars,
£349£299 - buy here
Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals
Nintendo has now launched its Black Friday sale on its official site, where the best value we can see is on games, rather than the Nintendo Switch consoles themselves.
Classic titles, including Super Mario Odyssey, the Grand Theft Auto trilogy and Elder Scrolls Skyrim are all heavily discounted right now.
- Super Mario Odyssey,
£49.99£33.29 - buy here - Grand Theft Auto trilogy,
£49.99£22.49 - buy here - Elder Scrolls Skyrim,
£49.99£24.99 - buy here
Amazon Black Friday Nintendo Switch sale
At Amazon, there are some titles we've picked out that are currently on sale at their lowest-ever price. These include:
- Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled,
£34.99£15.97 - buy here - Lego Jurassic World,
£24.99£10.89 - buy here - Colossus Down
£14.99£11.40- buy here
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As well as loads of deals on consoles you'll also find great discounts on games, such as the ones we've found here:
- Nintendo Switch EA SPORTS FC 24 Standard Edition Video Game,
£54.99£29.99 – buy here - Nintendo SwitchSuper Mario Bros. Wonder,
£49.99£39.99 – buy here - Metroid Prime Remastered Nintendo Switch Game,
£34.99£24.99 – buy here - Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Nintendo Switch), £21.99 £17.99 – buy here
Will the Nintendo Switch sell out on Black Friday 2023?
If you have your heart set on a Nintendo Switch (or you're planning on buying one as a gift) it could be worth keeping an eye on stock levels of the popular console as it has sold out ahead of Christmas in the past.
That's less likely these days now that there are a few more versions of the console available, but because there are a couple of big game releases coming up (looking at you Pokemon Scarlet and Violet), maybe don't leave this purchase to the last minute to avoid disappointment.
You can always research the best deals beforehand then snap up your bargain as soon as you can.
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When is Black Friday 2023?
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Black Friday falls on 24 November this year, the day after Thanksgiving in the US.
In the past, it used to mean waking up at the crack of dawn to force your way through a crowded supermarket, retail park or high street store in search of a bargain.
These days, though, it's more about building a wish list and checking around all your favourite shops from the start of November as retailer creep the start of their sales further and further forward.
You’ll generally find the best deals though on Black Friday, often continued through the weekend and on into Cyber Monday (unless they sell out before of course).
Is Nintendo taking part in Black Friday this year?
Nintendo has taken part in Black Friday in the past and we'd be surprised if they didn't do so again in 2023.
If you're hoping for a mega price cut on consoles, though, you might be left a little disappointed as there have only been minor discounts in the past.
You tend to find better value on games and accessories rather than in the console itself, which can be a great thing if you already own a console and want to beef up your gaming library.
However it’s worth keeping an eye out for bundles – deals on consoles with games – as these are often the best value for money.
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Where to buy the Nintendo Switch in the UK?
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You'll find the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite are all available online from a wide number of UK stores:
- Amazon
- Argos
- Currys PC World
- GAME
- John Lewis
- Very
- AO.com
- Selfridges
Where to buy the Nintendo Switch in the US?
In the States, the Switch is also available at an extensive number of online retailers - but keep in mind, that availability for the new OLED model is very touch and go at the moment.
When is Cyber Monday 2023?
This year Cyber Monday is on 27 November, this is always the Monday straight after Black Friday.
Deals that start on Black Friday generally continue across the weekend and into Cyber Monday, though some retailers do hold back discounts especially for that day.
Cyber Monday used to mark the last day of the sales extravaganza, but in recent years many retailers continue their offers into December, which is great for Christmas gifting.
Originally Cyber Monday bargains were online only, but now you’ll find offers in store on that day too, giving you an extra opportunity to bag a bargain for Christmas.
When will Black Friday Nintendo Switch sales start?
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Many retailers view the beginning of November as the starting gun for Black Friday sales, so if you know what you're after already, check out your favourite stores from 1 November.
Although, it is worth checking to see if retailers will offer price guarantees on what you buy before the big day; it would be frustrating to snap up a deal and realise you could have gotten it cheaper by waiting a little longer!
In our experience, most November sales tend to stay the same throughout the month, but try and ensure you get a price guarantee from a retailer if you do buy before Black Friday.
Does Nintendo offer any other discounts?
Nintendo's official store does have a sale section where you can buy games at discount rates year-round. Check it out here.
It's also worth checking out the Sun Vouchers section for discount codes. At the time of writing, you can save up to 75% on certain items at My Nintendo Store. Check out the Sun Vouchers page here.
What is the Nintendo Switch?
First released back in 2017, the Nintendo Switch is the latest console from Nintendo, with the OLED model of the Switch being released late in 2021.
The standard model and the OLED model can be played both as a hand-held console and as plug-in consoles that you play through your TV, whereas the Lite model only operates as a hand-held console.
The Switch boasts a host of exclusive Nintendo titles, including Mario, Pokemon and Animal Crossing. Since its release, it's been immensely popular, sometimes leading to stock shortages around key buying times, such as Christmas.
How much is the Nintendo Switch OLED?
At the time of writing, the Nintendo Switch OLED costs £288.99 and a trip to Amazon price tracker CamelCamelCamel tells us that this version of the console hasn't dipped below £284 since its release.
So, if you see a price better than that during the Black Friday sales, you've got yourself a bargain!
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What's the difference between the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch Lite?
Whereas the standard Nintendo Switch can be used both at home with your TV or on the go as a portable console, the Nintendo Switch Lite is solely a handheld console.
Funnily enough, the Lite is... a bit lighter, and it also has a slightly smaller screen and smaller battery capacity.
The Lite will play any regular Switch game just as long as it supports Handheld Mode.
Is the Nintendo Switch worth buying?
The Nintendo Switch is an excellent piece of tech and one that enjoys a six-year-old reputation on the market - but whether it's worth buying depends on the sort of gaming you are planning on doing.
Given its hybrid portability, the Switch is aimed at children, families and commuters, but has plenty of appeal for traditional gamers too thanks to Nintendo's stable of exclusive game series, including Mario and Pokemon.
How much does a Nintendo Switch cost?
That depends on the model you're planning to buy. The standard, first-generation Nintendo Switch (which was released in 2017) is currently around £260 online at various retailers.
For the newer, higher-spec Nintendo Switch OLED, you can expect to pay around £280 on Amazon right now. We've seen stock issues plague this updated version of the Switch since its release in October 2021, but at the time of writing, it's more or less widely available.
That being said, that could easily change during the frantic Black Friday period, so it's worth keeping an eye on retailers and their reported stock levels.
For the lighter-spec Nintendo Switch Lite, you will spend around £190 on Amazon, depending on the colour.
How to charge a Nintendo Switch controller
There are two different ways to charge a Nintendo Switch controller.
The first is by attaching them to the Joy-Con charging grip, which itself attached to the Switch dock via USB cable, which will then charge them both.
Alternatively, you can attach the controllers to the console itself and charge the controllers that way.
Does the Nintendo Switch have Bluetooth?
One irritating drawback to the by-and-large fantastic Nintendo Switch is that it doesn't come with built-in Bluetooth support.
This means you can't directly connect your Bluetooth headphones to the console - however, you can pick up a USB-C to Bluetooth adaptor, or look out for a pair of headphones that come with an adaptor included.
Can you watch movies on the Nintendo Switch?
It's not as easy to stream on the Nintendo Switch when compared to other consoles - but yes, you can use it to watch purchased TV and movies.
To do this, you'll need to sync your Google Play or iTunes accounts to the Switch to watch this content.
Can the Nintendo Switch Lite play Nintendo Switch games?
Yes, the Switch Lite can play any of the portable-compatible games you can play on the standard Switch console.
For more detailed info on how the two consoles compare, head to our Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite explainer - it covers everything from price to design to specs.
When does the Nintendo Switch Black Friday sale start?
Currently, Nintendo hasn't launched any of its Black Friday deals yet.
However, the gaming brand has confirmed that it will launch a new Nintendo Switch OLED bundle on 19 November 2023.
Plus, Nintendo recently launched a new Super Mario Party game bundle with a pair of Joy-Cons.
It is expected that Nintendo's Black Friday sale will launch on Friday, 24 November 2023 and continue through the weekend into Cyber Monday on 27 November.
This will likely mark the last day of the sale, though retailers have in the past continued offers, often into December, so there’s still a chance you’ll be able to bag a bargain after the official close of the sales extravaganza.
When does the Nintendo Switch Black Friday sale end?
With the Nintendo Switch Black Friday sale expected to launch on Black Friday weekend, it is predicted that it will start on 24 November 2023 and continue until 27 November 2023, which is also known as Cyber Monday.
If you’re in the market for a new console or after a few games however, it might not be a good idea to wait until the last minute before buying. While you may see extra discounts on Cyber Monday, that’s not guaranteed and the best deals may well have sold out before then.
In previous years, Nintendo offers have been released between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, although some retailers may run specific deals for a day or so longer.
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