Don't wait for Prime Day - Walmart already has some of the biggest Nintendo Switch deals we've seen yet
Mar. 22, 2024Record low prices hit Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, and Tears of the Kingdom
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Amazon Prime Day might be a few months away yet, but the retailer’s current Spring Sale has everyone flocking to those virtual aisles. Wade against the masses, though, and you’ll find some fantastic Nintendo Switch deals sitting pretty on Walmart’s shelves. These prices are the lowest they’ve been all year - and sit at almost the same position we were expecting to see over Prime Day proper.
The biggest Nintendo Switch deals we’re seeing at the moment sit on Mario’s own titles, but there’s a heavy hitter for those who haven’t played Tears of the Kingdom yet as well. Perhaps the most impressive is Super Mario Bros. Wonder, dipping to$47.99 (was $59.99) at Walmartfor the first time. We’ve never seen this title drop below $48 before, and considering it’s a first-party release we don’t expect it to fall further by the time Prime Day rolls around. For reference, Super Mario 3D World (also on sale for$45.99 at Walmart) has stuck to similar sales prices - and that’s a three-year-old remake.
You’ll find all theseNintendo Switch dealsjust below, and plenty more discounts further down the page.
Amazon Spring Sale at a glance
Super Mario RPG |$59.99$43 at WalmartSave $16.99 -Super Mario RPG has only ever dipped to $47 in the past and has never neared that $45 threshold. Walmart has the remake available for just $43 right now - a record-low price we weren’t expecting to close in on until at least the summer.
Buy it if:
✅ You liked the original game✅ You want a mix of strategy and timing✅ You prefer less precise gameplay
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want a more traditional Mario adventure
Price Check:Amazon: $49.44|Best Buy: $59.99
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury |$59.99$45.99 at WalmartSave $14 -Another record low price, Super Mario 3D World is down to $45.99 at Walmart right now. This is an older release, but it’s still only ever found at around $50 even when on sale.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a taste of 3D Mario✅ You enjoy classic platforming gameplay✅ You regularly play multiplayer
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’re expecting a full 3D adventure
Price Check:Amazon: $49.75|Best Buy: $51.99
Super Mario Bros. Wonder |$59.99$47.99 at WalmartSave $12 -Super Mario Bros. Wonder has been steadily shifting its price for a couple of weeks now, particularly at Walmart. However, we’ve never seen it drop down below $48. Today’s price represents a record low and considering it’s a major first-party release we wouldn’t expect it to go any further any time soon.
Buy it if:
✅You want classic Mario platforming✅Multiplayer is a must✅You still want new mechanics to play with
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You want a 3D adventure❌ You don’t like precise platforming
Price Check:Amazon: $50|Best Buy: $59.99
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom |$69.99$48.99 at WalmartSave $21 -Even last year’s Black Friday sales were a dollar above this $48.99 sale price on Tears of the Kingdom. This is a return to a record-low rate we’ve only seen once before in the last few months, but it’s still a price we don’t expect to be beaten in the summer.
Buy it if:
✅ You enjoyed Breath of the Wild✅ You like open-world gameplay✅ You’re a puzzle fan
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You don’t want to sink a lot of time in
Price Check:Amazon: $56.11|Best Buy: $69.99
Amazon’s current Spring Sale feels a lot like a Prime event. We’re seeing similar branding, site structure, and even heavier discounts for Prime members as well. While we can’t take today’s prices as proof that eventualPrime Day Nintendo Switch dealswon’t improve on these offers too much, price trends indicate that this is about as good as it’s going to get for a little while.
I wouldn’t wait around for Prime Day. These Nintendo Switch deals are at their lowest prices ever and years of price trends tell us they’re unlikely to drop much further. We’ve still got four months before Amazon is due to drop its next sale - I’d rather be spending that time with some Ninty heroes.
Whether you’re after a console or some of thebest Nintendo Switch accessories, you’ll find plenty more discounts across the portfolio on the shelves right now. We’re rounding up some top picks and all their lowest prices on the web.
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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.
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