There’s up to 50% off Switch games for Memorial Day - these are the 15 I’d buy

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I'm a little confused. Memorial Day sales aren't usually associated with gaming offers (although Amazon has $19 of the Switch OLED console) but I'm seeing some record-low prices on Nintendo Switch games right now that are seriously not to be missed. There's 50% off Super Mario RPG (this has been on my bucket list for ages), as well as discounts on rare titles like Super Smash Bros and Monster Hunter spinoffs.

The upcoming Switch 2 console is backwards compatible, so if you're yet to preorder a Nintendo Switch 2, now might be the perfect time to start thinking about what titles you want to play, and prepping your game library in advance – there's also a handy switch game hack I found to avoid paying up to $90 for new Switch 2 games.

Super Mario RPG
Save 50%
Super Mario RPG: was $59.99 now $29.99 at Woot!

This role-playing Mario title is a full remake of the original 1996 Super Mario RPG available on the SNES. Join Mario, Bowser, Peach and some new friends on a cinematically enhanced adventure to help a wish-granting star.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: was $59.99 now $42.99 at Woot!

We rarely see discounts on Super Smash Bros, so this deal is a real treat. Regarded as one of the best Switch games of all time, you get to play as a roster of Nintendo characters battling it out, and there are a ton of ways to play too – online, solo, co-op, and you can even use GameCube controllers too, as an ode to the original version of the game.

Monster Hunter Stories 2:  Wings of Ruin
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin: was $59.99 now $44.98 at Amazon

One of Capcom's most popular franchises, this Monster Hunter title is a spinoff fom the typical Monster Hunter series, and a sequel to Monster Hunter Stories. It lets you create your own unique character, team up with familiar creatures, and embark on an expansive journey.

Animal Crossing:  New Horizons
Animal Crossing: New Horizons: was $59.99 now $39.99 at Woot!

Animal Crossing is one of the most popular cozy Switch games of all time. What's not to like about building your own tropical island while being indebted to a wealthy Raccoon?

Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations: was $49.99 now $34 at Amazon

The last best deal we saw on this game was $42.90, so 32% off is a pretty great deal. This game offers nostalgia like no other, where both modern and classic versions of Sonic come together to defeat Dr. Eggman (you can play as Shadow too).

Princess Peach Showtime!
Princess Peach Showtime!: was $59.99 now $44.99 at Woot!

This title finally puts our Princess Peach in the spotlight she deserves, as she transforms into different roles with showstopping abilities. From swordfighter to Kung Fu Champion, this is Peach as we've never seen her before, and at a discounted price too.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury: was $59.99 now $41.99 at Woot!

This Super Mario game is, in my opinion, one of the best Mario arcade titles out there, and it's great fun to play co-op with friends too. This is $10 lower than the lowest deal we've ever spotted on this game, so snap it up fast!

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: was $49.99 now $26.49 at Amazon

A winner for fans of Marvel superheroes and those who love fighting titles, this Capcom collection includes the best in show of classic and modern games with a diverse roster of characters to get your fight on.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Best multiplayer
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe: was $59.99 now $39.99 at Woot!

This is an excellent discount on a top Mario title that's great for multiplayer game nights. I own this game, and I love it for playing co-op, and it offers arcade-style side-scrolling fun. $20 off this game is a mega deal that shouldn't be missed.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: was $69.99 now $56.85 at Amazon

Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and the latest instalment in the Legend of Zelda series. It will have you embarking on an epic quest to save the kingdom of Hyrule yet again. This Memorial Day deal is worth grabbing, but we have seen this game fall to as low as $44.99 during seasonal sales last year, so keep this in mind.

Pac-Man World Re-Pac
Pac-Man World Re-Pac: was $29.99 now $19.99 at Amazon

This remastered title offers a 3D action adventure experience as you play as a shiny new version of Pac-Man, navigating the ghost island in campaign mode, while solving puzzles and mazes in other modes.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Super Mario Bros. Wonder: was $59.99 now $44.99 at Woot!

This is one of the latest Mario franchise games, and involves side-scrolling platform family fun in the Flower Kingdom (plus, you get to play as Mario characters transforming into elephants). That pretty much sums it up.

The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom: was $59.99 now $49.99 at Amazon

This is the very first game in the Legend of Zelda series to put Princess Zelda in the spotlight, as she embarks on a mission to save the kingdom of Hyrule and explores its vast regions. No longer the damsel in distress.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: was $59.99 now $39.99 at Woot!

An ideal platform game for the whole family to enjoy, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong return in this adventure to recover their banana hoard from the Tiki Tak Tribe. There's 80 levels across 9 worlds, so plenty to get stuck in with, and it's suitable for multiplayer too.

Detective Pikachu  Returns
Detective Pikachu Returns: was $49.99 now $39.99 at Woot!

This game follows on from the original Detective Pikachu game (released in 2016) that was exclusive to Nintendo 3DS, and references the 2019 movie adaptation starring Ryan Reynolds, which I LOVED.

It involves a talking Pikachu in a detective hat – and his partner, Tim Goodman – as they uncover mysteries in Ryme City.

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Beth Nicholls
Ecommerce Writer

Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly. 

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