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Nintendo games can be pricey, but Switch fans can still find fantastic deals. Throughout the year, there are numerous sales on games, Switch consoles, and accessories that are worth exploring. We’ve gathered the top deals currently available below, including a fantastic limited time deal on a Lexar 1TB PLAY microSDXC memory card for $66.49, some Switch games with great discounts at Woot (like Super Mario RPG for just $31.99), and more.

Check out our favorite deals at the moment below, and for more updates on the latest discounts, follow @IGNDeals on Twitter or Threads.

Preorder the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition Console

Announced alongside The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom during June’s Nintendo Direct, the Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition handheld console is officially up for preorder. Best Buy is offering preorders for $209.99 with orders shipping out on September 26. That’s $10 more than a stock Switch Lite, but that’s more than justified by the fact that this edition includes a 12 month Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

More Nintendo Switch Game Deals

There are quite a few Nintendo Switch games on sale right now that are worth picking up for your collection. Currently, some of our favorites are at Woot. They’re holding a sale with a variety of games on offer, including some excellent Switch titles like Super Mario RPG for $31.99 (with code MARIO), Super Mario Odyssey for $39.99, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for $39.99. You can see those deals and more at the links above and below.

More Switch Video Game Deals

• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury for $44.99
• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for $44.99
• Super Mario Bros. Wonder for $54.29
• Sonic Frontiers for $24.99
• Nintendo Switch Sports for $39.99
• Super Mario Maker 2 for $39.99
• Metroid Dread (Preowned) for $44.99

Best Switch Micro SD Card Deals

The best Switch SD card should be fast, reliable, and as future-proof as possible. That last one is important, especially with the Switch successor on the horizon. Therefore, you’re going to want to opt for the latest in SD card tech, which is a micro SDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 memory card. That’s a lot of random letters, so to save you a bit of time we’ve left our top suggestions and deals just above and below for your convenience (like this excellent deal on a Lexar 1TB PLAY microSDXC Memory Card for $66.49). To see even more SD card deals, make sure to check out our roundup of the best SD card deals.

More Switch Micro SD Card Deals

Best Switch Power Bank Deals

Looking for a new power bank? This incredible deal on the Poweradd Pro is absolutely worth checking out. Featuring a spacious 27,000mAh capacity and a hefty 140W charging output, it’s a fantastic pick for your Nintendo Switch. By clipping the 30% off coupon on Amazon’s store page, you can drop its price down to $55.99. Considering the cost of some Anker products with the same specs, this is a price worth taking advantage of while it’s available.

Best Nintendo Switch Accessory Deals

Whether you’re looking for a new controller or a carrying case for your Switch, there are quite a few different accessory deals that are worth checking out. Here, we’ve listed just a few of our favorite discounts at the moment, including a limited time deal on an Orzly carrying case and a deal on a Legend of Zelda PowerA controller.

More Accessory Deals:

• PowerA Protection Case – Archaic Link​ for $9.99
• HORI Split Pad Compact Attachment Set for Nintendo Switch for $44.99

When Should You Buy a Nintendo Switch?

The short answer is that you should buy a Nintendo Switch whenever there’s any kind of sale, regardless of the time of year. Amazon will likely offer the same console bundles on any other sale as it will on Black Friday or Amazon Prime Day, so there’s no real reason to wait if you’re in need of a Nintendo Switch.

That being said, there are sometimes some unique bundles and promotions during Black Friday that you won’t find any other time of the year. They usually includes additional games (like the infamous Mario Kart 8 bundle) or Switch accessories for free, but quantities tend to be limited. As always, do your research into the seller before you make a purchase and keep in mind that the Nintendo Switch 2 is coming out next year.

Where to Buy a Nintendo Switch in 2024

• Nintendo Switch Console for $299.00
• Nintendo Switch Lite Console for $199.00

With how expensive gaming is getting in 2024, we’re trying to save you as much money as possible on the games and other tech you actually want to buy. We’ve got great deal roundups available for all major platforms such as PlayStation and Xbox, and keep these updated daily with brand-new offers. If you’re trying to keep costs down while maintaining your favorite hobby, stay tuned for more incredible discounts.

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Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter.

Super Mario is one of the biggest gaming properties ever created, with hundreds of games since the Nintendo Entertainment System. 20 different Mario games have released for Nintendo Switch, with more on the way later this year. As part of Walmart’s Labor Day sale, you can save on some of the biggest Mario titles available on Nintendo Switch.

While Labor Day isn’t considered one of the best times to buy video games, there are still some great deals here that are worth looking at. If you’ve yet to complete your Mario collection on Switch, don’t miss out on these deals, which are set to end today.

Save on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario RPG, and More This Labor Day

First, you can save $20 off Super Mario RPG, the Nintendo Switch remake of the SNES title. The beloved game returns with a fresh coat of paint and the combat we all love, with even Yoko Shimomura returning to compose a remade soundtrack! Super Mario RPG is incredibly beginner-friendly, so you don’t need to have any RPG experience to dive right in and enjoy this classic.

Another great title on sale is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, which is 20% off this weekend. Wonder introduced loads of wonderful new ideas to 2D Mario, including three new power ups, the Wonder Flower, and much more. While this game released just last year, this is the first new 2D Mario that Switch received, as previously only New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe was available.

Additionally, you can save on Mario Party Superstars, the latest Mario Party title. Released in 2021, this game acted as a return to form for the Mario Party series, with multiple boards returning from previous entries. If you’re looking to refresh yourself before Super Mario Party Jamboree, now is a great time to pick up Mario Party Superstars.

Below, you can take a look at more Mario Nintendo Switch deals available at Walmart for Labor Day. Even new titles like Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD are available on sale for a limited time!

Looking for more deals? Check out our guide to the very best Labor Day sales of 2024 so far.

Rocksteady Studios has reportedly laid off several staff members as a result of the disastrous release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Anonymous employees told Eurogamer that the Rocksteady quality assurance team had been cut from 33 members to 15 with poor sales of Suicide Squad (which cost owner Warner Bros. Discovery a $200 million hit to revenue) cited directly.

Rocksteady management has allegedly acknowledgedthat product quality will take a hit as a result of the lay offs, as remaining QA testers struggle to uphold the same standard as the team once double in size.

The 18 staff members affected reportedly included junior employees and veteran team members who were at the studio more than five years. IGN has asked Warner Bros. Discovery for comment.

Suicide Squad launched in January 2024 as a live service game featuring the likes of Harley Quinn and Deadshot, and issues emerged almost immediately as players who paid extra to play the game sooner were kicked out after an hour as Rocksteady dealt with a bug.

This was the first of several frustrations for fans and Suicide Squad failed to sell well, being dubbed a disappointment by Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav.

Its critical reception was just as poor, as in our 5/10 review, IGN said: “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a repetitive and bland looter-shooter that, despite an engaging story, never stays fun for long enough.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.