If a Nintendo Switch 2 is the big gift on your kid's list this year, here's the honest truth before you start refreshing tabs: Nintendo rarely cuts the price of a new console. The Switch 2 lists at $499.99, and that number probably won't budge for Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
The good news? There are still smart ways to save. The real deals are on bundles and games. Here's what we're seeing as of November 10, 2026.
Switch 2 Bundles Worth Considering
- Switch 2 with Mario Kart World: $549 at Amazon. You get the console, the game, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online, about $37 less than buying them separately. This is the bundle most families pick, since Mario Kart works for a wide range of ages and is fun for siblings and parents together. Shop on Amazon
- Switch 2 with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort: $529 at Amazon. About $27 less than buying separately, with the same three months of Switch Online. Great for active, family-room play. Shop on Amazon
You can also compare prices at Target, which carries the console, bundles and games.
Games Already Marked Down
These Amazon prices were live before Black Friday even starts:
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: $46 (usually $69)
- NBA 2K27: $40 (usually $69)
- Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: $34.99 (usually $49.99)
- Sonic X Shadow Generations: $21 (usually $49)
Mom tip: check the ratings before buying for a younger child. Metroid Prime and the Final Fantasy games are rated T for Teen.
Accessories Kids Actually Use
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller: $52 (usually $69)
- PDP Zelda travel case: $19 (usually $24)
- A bigger microSD Express card is worth it if your kid downloads games instead of buying cartridges.
What About Older Switch Models?
The original Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite still play most games younger kids want, and they cost less. Just double-check that the games on your child's wish list run on the model you choose.
Our Shopping Game Plan
- Pick a bundle over a bare console. That's where the built-in savings are.
- Buy games on sale now. Several are already well below list price.
- Compare retailers. Check Amazon and Target before checking out.
- Confirm the price on the retailer's site. Deals change fast, and prices may shift once Black Friday (November 27) arrives.
Prices reflect Amazon listings reported by deal trackers on November 10, 2026, and may change.
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