The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular handheld gaming consoles, and finding the best Nintendo Switch deals can be tricky given that the console (like most Nintendo hardware) has held its value extremely well since its first release back in 2017, and doesn't stray far from the retail price of $299/£259.
Thankfully, impressive savings do crop up on the Nintendo Switch console from time to time, typically during retail events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. The best Nintendo Switch deals are usually in the form of bundles with extra games and accessories thrown in, so keep that in mind if you're shopping for a Switch during this seasonal sales period.
Looking for a smaller handheld console? We also have a guide to the best Switch Lite prices, and If you're not too sure which model is for you, we've broken down the differences between the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED consoles too.
Release year: 2017 (update in 2019) | Dimensions: 102 x 239mm x 13.9mm (with Joy-Cons) | Weight: 297g (398g with Joy-Cons) | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 at 60fps (docked), 1280 x 720 (handheld) | Screen: 6.2-inch LCD touchscreen | Storage: 32GB, expandable with microSD cards
Handheld/tabletop playing options
Local multiplayer (up to 8 sets)
Comfortable to use
Price can sometimes get marked up if stock is low
The Nintendo Switch has retained its value incredibly well for the last six years, which is mainly due to early stock issues meaning that there's still a relatively large demand for the portable games device. Nearly all Nintendo titles and hardware seem to hold their value for a long time anyway, so buying yourself a Nintendo Switch or Switch OLED is a great investment.
The original Nintendo Switch was released back in 2017, but Nintendo later released a "V2" of the console (with the model number HAC-001(-01)) in 2019. This later iteration features better battery life than the original, so it's definitely worth going for that one if you can. A way to tell the difference between the two models is the box: the later HAC-001(-01) model comes packaged in an all-red box.
The current retail price of the Nintendo Switch is $299/£259, so anything above or below that price is a good starting point to decide if you're getting a good deal for your budget. Our live widgets will pull in the best prices for your region, and we update this page regularly with the best Nintendo Switch deals! The best Nintendo Switch price we've ever seen was $259 over at Amazon, so that's the price to beat.
Nintendo Switch bundle deals
The best Nintendo Switch bundle deals right now
Nintendo Switch console + Switch Sports game + Switch Online (3 months) + Leg Strap: £259.99 at Nintendo The best Nintendo Switch deal in the UK right now is this bundle package direct from Nintendo, which is available for pre-order and to be released on October 20.
What makes this a great deal is that the bundle items are essentially free (or £0.99), if you consider that the retail price of the console is usually £259 anyway. Switch Sports is a fun game that usually costs £30, costing extra for the leg strap, and while stocks last you can get a free Switch Sports water bottle with this purchase too.
Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.
