The Black Friday deals are exploding onto our screens like a Blue Shell dropped in a game of Mario Kart, with games consoles in particular undergoing huge savings. So far, we've looked at the potential price drops on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but what about the Nintendo Switch?

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Well, on Wednesday 6th November, we had the first update in a while on the mysterious Nintendo Switch 2, set for release in 2025.

In a statement, Nintendo confirmed the upcoming console will be backwards compatible with your old Nintendo Switch games, meaning you won't have to re-buy all your favourite titles in the new year.

This also means that this November somewhat of a farewell tour for the original Switch – so what better time to pick up a saving?

Everyone knows that the minute a new model comes out, the old one is put out to pasture and, best of all, slashed in price. That means we're expecting a fair few discounts to come out on the Switch in the run up to Black Friday.

Below, we've looked in detail at what prices we're expecting for the Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite, as well as a few bundles we've already seen.

Make sure you also check out our PS5 Slim Black Friday discounts, PS5 Controller Black Friday deals and Xbox Series X Black Friday deals articles.

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Does Nintendo participate in Black Friday sales?

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Yes. Nintendo has now officially launched its Black Friday sale which will run until the 12th January.

Nintendo's own store doesn't feature any discounts on the Switch, Switch OLED or Switch Lite, but instead has savings on accessories and games, as well as bundles with Nintendo online membership, or additional gifts – like this lovely Wii Sports water bottle!

How much will the Nintendo Switch cost this Black Friday?

According to Amazon price tracker CamelCamelCamel, the Nintendo Switch dropped to £229 last November, its lowest price ever.

That's a £30 discount from its RRP of £259.99, which wasn't huge when you compared it to the £90 discounts we saw on other consoles like the PS5.

Right now, the only offer we've seen is a very slight £8 discount at Amazon, but we're still hopeful that a bigger deal will drop over the next week.

Buy Nintendo Switch for £258 £249.99 (save £8.01 or 3%) at Amazon

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How much will the Nintendo Switch Lite cost this Black Friday?

We don't normally see many discounts on the Nintendo Switch Lite thanks to its lower RRP of £199.99. However, you can currently get the Grey version for £173 and every other colour for £184 at Amazon.

Similarly to last year, we're seeing the Switch Lite included in a lot of bundles with popular games, like this Animal Crossing New Horizons bundle.

How much will the Nintendo Switch OLED cost this Black Friday?

Right now the Nintendo Switch OLED is cheaper than its RRP (£309.99) across most UK retailers. The cheapest price we've found is at John Lewis where it's £298, however, you can also get it for £273 at Amazon, Very and more.

The Nintendo Switch OLED hit its lowest price in March this year when it dropped to £259.95, so we're not betting on seeing it go lower than that this November.

Which UK retailers have Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals?

Discounts on the Nintendo Switch and other consoles can be found across some of the UK's biggest retailers, and we've compiled a list below:

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Nintendo Switch Sports Set and 12-Month Online membership | £259.99 £249.99

Nintendo Switch Console (Neon Blue/Neon Red) Nintendo Switch Sports Set + Nintendo Switch Online Individual 12-Month (365-Day) Membership
Nintendo

What's the deal: This bundle includes the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Sports game, a Leg Strap Accessory, and a Nintendo Switch Online Individual 12-Month (365-Day) Membership.

Why we chose it: For the same price as the Nintendo Switch Console, you can get a tonne of bonus items, so that's the main Christmas present and stocking filler all sorted!

Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing: New Horizons bundle with 12-Month Online membership | £199.99

6. Nintendo Switch Lite Animal crossing: New Horizons + Nintendo Switch Online Individual 12-month (365 days) Membership
Nintendo

What's the deal: This bundle is a classic of Nintendo's, with a Switch Lite, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and a 12-month online membership for £199.99. You can get the teal edition and the coral edition.

Why we chose it: This is an ideal starter bundle for new or young gamers as it's cute, portable and affordable.

For an extra £13 you can also get an additional Carabiner Keyring – perfect for an extra bit of stocking filler.

Nintendo Switch Sports Set, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12-Month Online membership | £308 £269 (save £39 or 12%)

Nintendo Switch, Sports, Mario Kart and membership bundle
Very

What's the deal: For just £10 more than the offer above, you'll get the added bonus of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Why we chose it: This is what we like to think of as the Christmas Day special. Imagine it, you've got Mario Kart, Sports and a brand-new Switch for the entire family to gather around.

Buy Nintendo Switch Sports Set, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12-Month Online membership for £308 £269 (save £39 or 12%) at Very

Nintendo Switch Sports, Minecraft, Princess Zelda Case and Nintendo Switch Online 12 Month Membership Bundle | £269

Nintendo Switch Minecraft bundle
Currys

What's the deal: This bundle includes the Nintendo Switch, the Nintendo Switch Sports game, Minecraft, and a carry case from the Princess Zelda franchise, plus a 12-month online membership. All for £269 at Currys.

Why we chose it: This is the perfect beginners bundle for young Switch players, with a fun game and accessories to get them going.

Buy Nintendo Switch Sports, Minecraft, Princess Zelda Case and Nintendo Switch Online 12 Month Membership Bundle for £269 at Currys

Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Joy-Con Racing Wheels & Princess Zelda Case Bundle | £289

Nintendo Switch with Joycons and Princess Zelda case
Currys

What's the deal: In this bundle you'll find a Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8, two Joy-Con Racing Wheels and a Zelda carry case, all for under £300.

Why we chose it: If you know you're going to be diving straight into Mario Kart, the Joy-Con Wheels are the perfect accessory to have in your bundle. Plus, a convenient carry case to keep it all safe.

Buy Nintendo Switch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Joy-Con Racing Wheels & Princess Zelda Case Bundle for £289 at Currys

Here is the full list of UK retailers Black Friday sales.

Nintendo Switch (Red), Super Mario Odyssey and The Super Mario Bros Movie Stickers | £259.99

Nintendo Switch Mario Red edition
Nintendo

What's the deal: For £259.99 (the same price as the Nintendo Switch on its own), you can get the Nintendo Switch Red, Super Mario Odyssey and a pack of stickers from the Super Mario Bros movie.

Why we chose it: If you were a fan of the Super Mario Bros movie, this bundle is ideal, as it gives you the game, the console and the accessories of your favourite character.

Buy Nintendo Switch (Red), Super Mario Odyssey and The Super Mario Bros Movie Stickers for £259.99 at Nintendo

Nintendo Switch Super Mario Bros Wonder Pack with bonus item | £309.98

Nintendo Switch (Neon Blue/Neon Red) Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pack
Nintendo

What's the deal: Inside this bundle is the Switch, the Super Mario Bros Wonder Game, the Switch case, plus the Super Mario Bros Wonder pin set as a bonus.

Why we chose it: Super Mario Bros Wonder is a great game for Christmas Day family play, or for getting through on your own.

Buy Nintendo Switch Super Mario Bros. Wonder Pack with bonus item for £309.98 at Nintendo

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Nintendo Switch OLED Super Mario Bros Wonder pack with 12 Month Online membership | £289.95

Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (White) + Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Nintendo Switch Online Individual 12-Month (365-Day) Membership
Nintendo

What's the deal: This bundle from John Lewis includes the white Nintendo Switch OLED, Super Mario Bros Wonder and a voucher to redeem 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online Membership.

Why we chose it: This is by far the best bundle we've seen. The Switch OLED has an RRP of £309.99, so the fact you're getting that, a 12-month online membership and a new game for at least £10 off, is great.

Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Violet and Three Months Online membership | £316.97

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Nintendo

What's the deal: At Nintendo, you can get a bundle that includes either Pokémon Violet or Pokémon Scarlet, a Nintendo Switch and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership. Plus a bonus Switch carry case.

Why we chose it: For Pokémon fans, this is by far the best deal we've seen and it's got so many extras with it.

Here's the full list of Black Friday UK start and end dates and will there be a PS5 Pro Black Friday discount?

Nintendo Switch Ring Fit Adventure Set and Mario Party Superstars Pack | £359.98

Nintendo Switch (Neon Blue/Neon Red) Ring Fit Adventure Set + Mario Party Superstars Pack
Nintendo

What's the deal: This bundle contains the Nintendo Switch, the Ring Fit Adventure (with accompanying Ring-Con and Leg-Strap included), and one of two games: Mario Party Superstars or Just Dance 2022.

Why we chose it: The Ring Fit Adventure adds a whole new layer of activity to your Switch gameplay. Much like the Nintendo Wii before it, the Ring Fit requires you to move around and get involved with the story, jogging, dancing and even doing yoga poses to save the day.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model Splatoon 3 | £305.49

Nintendo Switch Splatoon
Amazon

What's the deal: This Nintendo Switch OLED pack features the bright green, yellow and purple edition of the Switch, plus popular family game Splatoon.

Why we chose it: This version of the Nintendo Switch OLED is bright, colourful and original. Plus, it comes with a great game for all the family.

Buy Nintendo Switch OLED Model Splatoon 3 for £305.49 at Amazon

Get 30% off Nintendo Switch controllers, consoles and accessories

Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Joy Con controllers
Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Joy Con controllers Nintendo

What's the deal: You can save up to 30% off Nintendo Switch controllers, cases and accessories right now in Nintendo's Black Friday sale. This takes items like the Princess Peach Plaid controller to £31 and the Zelda earbuds to £24.

Why we chose it: If you already have a Nintendo Switch, this is a great way to save on all the extras.

Shop 30% off Nintendo Switch controllers, cases and accessories at Nintendo

30% off Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and other Nintendo Switch games

NINTENDO Switch (Red & Blue) & The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Bundle

What's the deal: Nintendo also has deals on their Switch games including 30% off Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Why we chose it: Even when you have the Nintendo Switch, buying games is a whole other expense to consider, so this is a great time to save money.

Shop 30% off Nintendo Switch games at Nintendo

Buy a 12-Month Online membership and gift an extra one for free

Nintendo Switch Online membership
Nintendo Switch Online membership Nintendo

What's the deal: If you buy a 12-Month Online Nintendo membership, you can get an additional 12-Month Online membership which you can gift to someone else.

Why we chose it: Two birds with one stone, it's a gift for yourself and someone else sorted.

Buy a 12-Month Online membership and gift an extra one for free at Nintendo

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