Nintendo just dropped their Black Friday lineup for 2025, and while there’s definitely some savings to be had, don’t expect any miracles for that shiny new Switch 2 sitting under your TV. The deals kick off November 23rd at participating retailers, and they’re laser-focused on one thing: clearing out that original Switch game library.
The sweet spot: Games worth grabbing
Let’s talk about the real winners here. Nintendo’s offering two discount tiers, and honestly, both are pretty solid if you’ve been eyeing any of these titles.
First up, the 33% off crew will run you $39.99 each. This batch includes some genuinely great picks: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings that classic platforming goodness, while The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom offers a fresh take on Hyrule. Luigi’s Mansion 3 is still a blast for co-op sessions, and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe delivers that signature Nintendo charm. Oh, and Princess Peach: Showtime! finally gives Peach her moment in the spotlight.
But the real steal? The 50% off games at $29.99. We’re talking Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, which is basically a love letter to RPG fans. Super Mario Odyssey remains one of the best 3D platformers ever made. Splatoon 3 keeps the ink-splatting chaos alive, and Nintendo Switch Sports is perfect for those family gatherings where someone inevitably breaks something.
The elephant in the room: Where’s the Switch 2 love?
Here’s where things get interesting—or disappointing, depending on how you look at it. Notice anything missing? That’s right, not a single Switch 2-exclusive title made the cut. Nintendo’s heavy hitters from this year, like Mario Kart World with its eye-watering $79.99 price tag and Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99, are sitting this sale out completely.
And if you were hoping for a console discount? Keep dreaming. Nintendo’s not budging on hardware prices for either the original Switch or the Switch 2. No bundles, no markdowns, nothing. Your best bet might be waiting to see what individual retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target cook up in their own Black Friday sales over the next few weeks.
The extras: Amiibo and storage solutions
Beyond games, there’s a couple of side deals worth mentioning. Select amiibo are getting $10 knocked off—specifically the Sages collection from The Legend of Zelda (Tulin, Yunobo, Riju, and Sidon) plus some Street Fighter 6 figures if that’s your thing.
The most practical deal for Switch 2 owners? Samsung MicroSD Express Cards are getting a $20 discount. If you’ve been running out of storage space, this might actually be the best value in the entire promotion.
Don’t forget the eShop
One last thing: the Nintendo eShop is running its own separate sale from November 20th through December 3rd. Both Switch and Switch 2 owners should definitely check that out, because digital deals sometimes surprise you with titles that didn’t make the physical retail cut.
So yeah, Nintendo’s Black Friday offerings are decent if you’re still rocking the original Switch and have some gaps in your collection. But if you were hoping for Switch 2 discounts or savings on this year’s biggest releases? You might want to keep that wallet closed a little longer.