Nintendo's Black Friday Deals Are Actually Pretty Good

Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor ExperienceJake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio November 12, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: Nintendo Table of Contents Black Friday is nearly upon us. From now through Cyber Monday, retailers and companies alike are offering deals and discounts on their wares. While I always keep an eye out for Nintendo deals offered by stores like Amazon and Best Buy, it seems the company is offering its own discounts this year—and, surprisingly, they're actually pretty solid. On Thursday, Nintendo announced its Black Friday discounts. We've already seen Switch 2 sales ahead of the Black Friday season, but now, Nintendo has confirmed an official discount for the console. Starting Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, you can pick up Nintendo's Switch 2 Mario Kart bundle for $499.99, down $50 from $549.99. That includes the console, a download of Mario Kart World, and a 90-day Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership. If you already have a Switch 2 console and/or Mario Kart World, you're not left out of the Black Friday deals here. From Nov. 22 through Nov. 29, Nintendo is also running discounts on several high-profile Switch and Switch 2 games. During this promotion, each of the following is $39.99:Donkey Kong BananzaKirby Air RidersMetroid Prime 4: BeyondSuper Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2Super Mario Party: JamboreeNintendo rarely offers official discounts on some of its biggest titles, especially in this current era. Games like Donkey Kong Bananza retail for upwards of $69.99, so you're saving as much as $30 on these games during this week-long promotion. In addition, Nintendo announced a sale on its digital store that runs from Nov. 19 through Dec. 2, though it didn't say which titles would be on sale. Just keep an eye on all these dates: The Switch 2 console promotion runs longer than the physical and digital games discounts, while the digital sale runs longer than the physical sale.Nintendo says that these discounts will be available "at select retailers," as well as its brick-and-mortar locations in New York and San Francisco. You can also buy the Switch 2 bundle through Nintendo's website. What do you think so far? Back Friday 2026 FAQsAre Black Friday deals worth it?In short, yes, Black Friday still offers discounts that can be rare throughout the rest of the year. If there’s something you want to buy, or you’re shopping for gifts, it’s a good time to look for discounts on what you need, especially tech sales, home improvement supplies, and fitness tech. Of course, if you need to save money, the best way to save is not to buy anything. How do I make the most of Black Friday? Use price tracking tools to determine if the deals you're keeping tabs on are actually a deal. If you feel like that's too much work, we already do that for you, so follow our Black Friday coverage for the latest and best deals our team finds. Another good tip is to only buy what you need. It sounds simple, but making a list of the things you want before jumping into a sale with millions of products makes you focus and make smarter decisions. Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.