25 best Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals to shop right now

May 27, 2023

Amazon Prime Day is quickly coming to a close, but the retailer is still offering notable discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories during the remainder of the sales event. You can also find plenty of Prime member-exclusive deals on tech, home and kitchen, beauty and more through tonight.

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To help you make the most of Prime Day 2023 and identify what’s actually worth buying, we compiled some of the best deals on Nintendo Switch games and gear that we think you should know about. We also compiled a list of Prime Day bestsellers, so you can see what other Select readers are shopping.

Below, we’re sharing the best Nintendo Switch Prime Day deals. All of our recommendations are based on our previous coverage and reporting. To ensure the quality of each deal, we’re running deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel — each product is either at its lowest price ever or its lowest price in at least three months.

4.6-star average rating from 6,172 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

There's no end to the adventures of the Pokémon universe, and this edition introduces new Pokémon species to discover, travel and battle with. Explore the region of Paldea on foot and on the back of the legendary Pokémon Miraidon (in Violet version) or Koraidon (in Scarlet version). Paldea has many cities, towns, mountains, lakes, beaches, and caves to explore, according to the brand.

4.8-star average rating from 30,319 reviews on Amazon

Super Mario 3D World uses a mix of 2D and 3D graphics and perspective to deliver a fresh take on the classic Mario formula, according to the brand. You can play with up to four people in the colorful Sprixie Kingdom. This game also includes a new adventure: Bowser’s Fury, where you explore a massive island under the constant threat of an angry, Godzilla-sized Bowser.

4.7-star average rating from 6,291 reviews on Amazon

In Monster Hunter Rise, you customize your character with weapons, armor, companions and abilities in order to hunt down the biggest, baddest monsters. This iteration of the series adds the wirebug ability, a grappling-hook style move that lets you reach new areas and perform new attacks, according to the brand. You can play with up to three other people in local or online cooperative multiplayer.

4.4-star average rating from 2,672 reviews

Designed to start the party, the latest edition of this game features recent music from artists like BTS, Harry Styles and Dua Lipa. It also has a newly streamlined interface that makes it easy to explore playlists and songs, according to the brand, as well as an online multiplayer function so you can compete with friends.

4.8-star average rating from 2,867 reviews on Amazon

This Sonic title branches out from its predecessors with its setting: the large, wide-open landscapes of Starfall Islands. This setting gives players the freedom to explore, take on challenges and battle enemies at their own pace, according to the brand. Like previous Sonic titles, you play as the titular blue hedgehog in an effort to stop Doctor Eggman and a new, ancient threat.

4.8-star average rating from 849 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

Spiritfarer is a management game where you play as Stella, the new Spiritfarer, in charge of ferrying the spirits of the dead to their final resting place. You’ll sail to new destinations, explore, talk to spirits, craft materials and upgrade your sea-faring vessel. What makes Spiritfarer so special is its beautiful art and affecting writing, says Rabinowitz. Select editorial director Lauren Swanson also loves this game for its emotional yet relaxing experience.

4.8-star average rating from 893 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

Originally released as Kirby’s Return to Dream Land for the Wii in 2011, this deluxe version has improved graphics, new abilities, a brand new epilogue adventure and an easy difficulty mode. You control the pink puffball Kirby and navigate a left-to-right 2D space, using Kirby’s signature ability to copy and use the skills of enemies against them. You can play the story with up to four players who inhabit other Kirby characters like Meta Knight, King Dedede and Waddle Dee.

4.8-star average rating from 1,047 reviews on Amazon

This award-winning action game takes place thousands of years in the future, where mankind has fled the Earth and sent androids to help retake it from hostile, alien-created machines. You play as an android named 2B and explore a seemingly-abandoned Earth. As you battle increasingly challenging enemies with your sword and companions, you learn that your mission and the state of Earth are not as they seem, says Rabinowitz. This is a single-player game that is rated mature for ages 17 and up.

4.5-star average rating from 715 reviews on Amazon

Get your sweat on with this at-home boxing and martial arts-inspired fitness game. You can choose from workouts that last between three and 15 minutes and can select one of four different personal trainers, ranging from friendly to super strict. To begin your workout, grab a controller in each hand and follow the on-screen directions as the trainer guides you through punching, kicking and other high-intensity moves.

4.4-star average rating from 2,084 reviews on Amazon

Choose from three different game modes (the classic Adventure mode, tricky Scenarios and an open-play Sandbox) to build your dream theme park in this rollercoaster simulation game. Along with creating custom coasters, the game has endless versatility with more than 120 options for rides, shops and restaurants, as well as four themed environments.

4.8-star average rating from 453 reviews on Amazon

Play as eight different characters, each with their own journey and story to experience, in this fantasy role-playing game. Like the original game, Octopath Traveler II takes place in a fantastic medieval setting where you uncover a nefarious, world-threatening plot and must do battle in strategic, turn-based combat. The single-player game uses a mix of 2D graphics that callback to older titles of the ‘90s, albeit with a lot more modern technology.

4.8-star average rating from 662 reviews on Amazon

In this tactical role-playing game — a niche genre that focuses on strategy — you can play as part of a band of resistance fighters in a fantasy world. The storyline offers multiple paths for gameplay, with tons of combat and loot to be had along the way. Decisions made within the game will ultimately impact the conclusion, according to the brand, making the inevitable replay all the more fun.

4.9-star average rating from 281,790 reviews on Amazon

Lowest price ever

The 32GB Nintendo Switch can only store a handful of games. Having a spare microSD card on hand will ensure you have plenty of space for all the downloads you want. This one comes with 256GB of additional storage, allowing you to store plenty of additional games.

4.8-star average rating from 17,372 reviews on Amazon

Not only does this carrying case protect the Nintendo Switch console with its hard-shell exterior, but it also makes it easy to store, according to the brand. Inside, it has an adjustable viewing stand as well as storage space (and dedicated protective cases) to house up to eight games. It's also licensed by Nintendo and compatible with all models of the Nintendo Switch, including the OLED and Lite versions.

4.4-star average rating from 3,345 reviews on Amazon

While you can use the controllers that come with the Nintendo Switch, this model is an upgrade. It pairs remotely with the console via a dedicated button, has an ergonomic, slip-resistant grip and even offers built-in motion control and vibration for more realistic gameplay. Plus, it lasts up to eight hours when fully charged, according to the brand.

4.7-star average rating from 37,745 reviews on Amazon

Keep your Nintendo Switch screen scratch-free with this tempered glass screen protector. Designed specifically for the original Nintendo Switch and the Switch New Model HAC-001(-01), it offers 99.9% transparency and maintains the device's touchscreen function intact, according to the brand.

4.5-star average rating from3,637 reviews on Amazon

This full-size grip to hold your Switch/OLED has larger A, B, X and Y buttons and D-pad keys for easier maneuvering, according to the brand. The controller also vibrates and has three turbo speeds for a more immersive experience on compatible games, according to the brand.

4.6-star average rating from 3,633 reviews at Amazon

This silicone case protects your Switch from dust and scratches while also providing a more comfortable, ergonomic grip as you play, according to the brand. The case has two cassette slots to store your games between uses and a stand that pops out of the back if you want to prop your device up.

Here are the best Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch sales that we think you should know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.

Up to 57% off Nintendo Switch accessories

Up to 17% off Nintendo Switch joy-cons and controllers

Best Buy: Up to 33% off Nintendo Switch games, controllers and accessories

Walmart: Up to 37% off Nintendo Switch games and up to 47% off Nintendo Switch accessories

Deanna Pai is a New York-based freelance writer and editor who focuses on beauty, health and gaming.

Harry Rabinowitz is a Select reporter who has covered tech, gaming, deals and sales for years.

To round up the best Amazon Prime Day sales, they found discounted products either at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months.

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Deanna Pai is a New York-based freelance writer and editor who focuses on beauty and health. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine, and more.

Harry Rabinowitz is a reporter for Select on NBC News.