Nintendo has had plenty of highs over its few decades in the video game industry. Popularizing home consoles with the NES, introducing new audiences to games through the Wii's motion controls, and the touchscreen Trojan horse that was the Nintendo DS, to name a few. But often these successes were followed by missteps; the Wii sold 100 million units, while its follow-up, the Wii U, couldn't even manage a quarter of that.
With precious few discounts available for first-party Switch games, Nintendo's game vouchers allowed players to save a little cash by purchasing two vouchers for $100, saving $10 per game as long as both were $60 titles. While the program had a few caveats, including a one-year expiry and the requirement of an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, it offered a reliable discount on first-party games.
Upgrading to the Switch 2 is a big step forward, thanks to the larger screen, new features and improved performance. But shifting to a new console naturally raises the question of what happens to all your games and save data on the one you already have. Thankfully, Nintendo has built a clear System Transfer process that lets you move your account, digital purchases, save files and other key data from your original Switch to the Switch 2.
Microsoft has said it's committed to bringing Call of Duty to Nintendo Switch, and it could be coming as soon as next year. Reporter Jez Corden said "the first CoD Switch version is nearly done." He added that the game, whatever it is, will launch "in a few months." In another post, Corden said the release may not be "close" but it's "on the way" for a 2026 release.
Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition is back on sale for its Black Friday price at Amazon. Nintendo and PlayStation Final Fantasy fans can get the six-game retro collection for $40 (was $75) for Switch and PS4. This is a true physical edition with all six games on the Switch cartridge or PS4 disc, and the collection is fully compatible with Switch 2 and PS5.
Even though Nintendo made some serious upgrades with the Joy-Con 2, you still might end up ditching them for CRKD's Nitro Deck 2. After winning over Nintendo Switch owners with its first Nitro Deck, CRKD followed it up with an improved design that works for both the original Switch and the Switch 2. To refine the original design, CRKD added several upgrades to the Nitro Deck 2 based on community feedback.
Storage has become one of the most frustrating limitations of modern tech. No matter how much space manufacturers promise, it never feels like enough. Our phones eventually fill up with new photos and videos, our PCs balloon with game downloads and media files, and our gaming consoles never seem to have enough room for the next title we want to install. Because of this ongoing struggle, storage deals tend to be some of the best and most reliable purchases you can make. When SSDs, external drives, or microSD cards go on sale, it's usually smart to grab one.
If you've owned a Switch for a decent length of time, you've likely hit your storage limit. Even the Nintendo Switch OLED model, released in 2021, includes only 64GB of internal storage. The original 2017 Switch offers just 32GB, and with a portion of that dedicated to essential system files, you really have only about 25GB free for games. To put that into perspective, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes in just over 16GB.
The 512GB Samsung P9 Express microSD card, which is made for Nintendo Switch, is currently going at a 25% discount. This brings its price down to just $75, saving you a nice $15. It's the lowest we have seen it drop to since its release, but the offer is only around for a short time. Grab it while it's still live, because once it's gone, we don't expect it to be back at this price anytime soon.
To help you avoid wasting your cash, we've dug through reviews, checked price histories and sorted out the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we could find below. So far we're seeing PS5 consoles for $100 off, all-time lows for tons of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC games and notable price drops on various mice, keyboards, headsets and other peripherals we like.
However, Woot is offering a Black Friday-exclusive bonus offer for an additional 20% (up to a maximum $40 discount) when purchasing these items through the Woot app on your smartphone until Black Friday ends. You'll see the final discounted price at the very end of the checkout process (no promo code required), so consider downloading the app to save a few extra bucks.
Hori's officially licensed Mario Kart Pro Deluxe Racing Wheel is on sale for $91 (was $110) in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Notably, this wired racing wheel and pedals set is fully compatible with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. It works great with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, Mario Kart World on Switch 2, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and more than two dozen other games on Switch 1/2. It's also compatible with all PC racing games that support XInput.
Black Friday isn't technically until November 28, but plenty of early deals are available already, including numerous video game discounts. One of the most unique titles you can pick up for cheap right now is Once Upon a Katamari, which is discounted to $30 (was $40). The quirky roll-'em-up series has been a cult classic for decades, and the latest game in the franchise has earned positive reviews for its new spin on familiar gameplay mechanics.
Two collections of some of Capcom's fan-favorite games are heavily discounted at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. You can get Ace Attorney Investigations Collection and Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy both for $25 each, saving you $15 and $25 off their original listed prices, respectively. Both games come as physical versions for the Nintendo Switch. The Ace Attorney games are funny, surprisingly deep visual novels from legendary developer Capcom.
October might be the month of Halloween, but let's be honest, November is much scarier. Thanks to Amazon's early Black Friday video game deals, you can indulge in the eerie long winter nights with a discount on the Poppy Playtime Triple Pack for Nintendo Switch, which is on sale for $30 (was $40). That's the lowest price we've seen for the episodic horror game collection in the last 30 days.
Verizon's Fios home internet uses a fiber-optic cable network to provide fast and reliable service with plans ranging from 300 Mbps to 2 Gig download speeds. This means you'll be able to connect every device in your home for streaming, gaming, and browsing the web without the risk of causing a bottleneck or slowdown. The 5G Home Ultimate plan offers an unlimited data cap as well as the fastest 5G internet speeds in your area.
These Bluetooth controllers can be used in multiple ways. You can use them independently in each hand, attach them to a Joy-Con grip for a single controller-style unit, or snap them onto the Switch for handheld gaming. Each of these has a full set of buttons, so using one as a standalone mini-controller won't feel limiting at all. In fact, it's going to come in handy for some two-player sessions in games!
In a statement, Nintendo spelled out the obvious, saying: "Nintendo Switch 2 outputs audiovisuals once it detects that it is docked into a Nintendo Switch 2 Dock. Nintendo Switch does the same, outputting audiovisuals once it detects that it is docked into a Nintendo Switch Dock." More importantly, the company claimed that it "does not have any intention to hinder or invalidate legal third-party dock compatibility." It is unclear what Nintendo considers to be a "legal" dock.
The Rogue Prince of Persia is coming to Switch and Switch 2 consoles on December 16. The game was in early access for around a year before being officially released for PC and consoles back in August. This version has been "optimized for handheld and hybrid play" and includes all content from the original release. That means players will be able access a wide variety of biomes, weapons and secrets.
Enjoyed by players of all ages, the Nintendo Switch needs no introduction. The time-tested console has made gaming more accessible and portable for nearly a decade, and now Walmart is selling the Switch for under $300. While the Nintendo Switch 2 was released earlier this year, most retailers sell the Switch 2 for $450-$500, making the original model definitely worth considering.
I consume a firehose of online content every day as part of my job. At some point in the last week, through a post, comment, or video I can no longer remember, I became aware of a shortcut for tinkering with the brightness on my Switch 2. Turns out this existed on the original Switch as well. All you have to do his hold down the home button to instantly bring up the slider. Eureka!
