Nintendo responded to tariff refunds with a massive customer appreciation sale earlier this month, spanning 30% off a massive range of Switch titles and original handheld hardware. It’s one of the biggest sales we’ve seen on the Ninty system so far, hitting a huge range of blockbuster releases from Zelda to Super Mario Bros. but it can’t last forever.
The official Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale comes to a close on September 26, which means we’ve only got a couple more days to take advantage of these savings. I hear you, Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are just around the corner. Hear me when I say it’s pretty rare for Nintendo itself to be offering this spread of discounts.
We sometimes see some of these titles at around $30 during heavier holiday sales, though they’re more often found at $40 – $50. The savings could be deeper, yes, but it’s rare to see so many games on sale at the same time. If you’re stuck for choice there’s a good chance something you’ll enjoy is available at 30% off this week. Word to the wise, though, some of these older releases, like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Super Mario RPG can go cheaper when holiday sales kick in in just a couple of months time. If you want choice, jump in and see what’s available. If you want the absolute lowest price possible, I’d recommend letting this sale run its course.
I’ve rounded up all the best Nintendo Switch games we recommend every day that are also taking part in Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale right here. Which ones should you grab before Black Friday? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (now $48.97) and Breath of the Wild (now $41.99) are the standouts. They’re far less inclined to take a discount compared to the rest of the pack day to day, and even when they do we generally only see them at $50.
GamesRadar+’s top Nintendo Switch games in the Customer Appreciation Sale
Pros
- New powers and systems open whole realms of gameplay
- An evocative, intriguing storybook narrative
- Makes Hyrule feel fresh again
Cons
- The occasional fumble in presentation and UI
- The Depths are a bit of a drag
- Couple of irritating boss fights
Pros
- Beautiful Kingdoms that you’ll want to get lost in
- Almost too much to see and discover
- A ridiculously impressive array of new moves
- Capture mechanic totally turns Mario on its head
Cons
- You have to play with motion controls for the best experience
- Some bosses are a little too easy
Pros
- A vast world you’ll want to explore
- Climbing and gliding makes navigation a treat
- Physics reinvigorates combat and puzzles
- Refreshingly jank-free for a game this size
Cons
- Frame rate stumbles during intensive moments
- Main dungeons aren’t Nintendo’s best ever
- Seeing your favourite weapon shatter into a billion tiny pieces
Pros
- Stunning game full of excellent little details
- Truly captures the wonder
- New power-ups are iconic
Cons
- Badges lock classic Mario abilities
- Character switching is cosmetic only
Pros
- Some beautifully creative campaign levels
- Added depth for multiplayer traversal and movement
- Less barriers to simply enjoying the game
Cons
- Campaign can feel inconsistent
- Tableturf Battler doesn’t quite land
Pros
- Proper battle arenas comfortably beat repurposed tracks
- Renegade Roundup is a brilliant new team-based mode
- Racing down Mount Wario on the bus will never get old
Cons
- Are we greedy for wanting at least one new GP?
- Blue shells: we know why they’re here; we still hate ‘em
- Online opponents picking Dry Dry Desert
Pros
- An epic story
- Addicting Persona-like team building mechanics
- Deeper strategic mechanics
- A huge cast of characters with tough, meaningful choices
Cons
- Somewhat too easy
- Combat visuals look poor
Pros
- Wonderfully creative puzzles
- Beautifully animated
- Clever level designs
- Oozing with charm
- Polterpup
Cons
- Vacuuming up ghosts handles awkwardly at times
Pros
- Lots of great streamlining additions
- Oatchi works well with the classic Pikmin formula
- Nighttime and Dandori battles are a challenge
Cons
- Still some aiming frustrations
Pros
- Beautiful reimagining
- Excellent quality of life improvements
- Still the same brilliantly quirky tale
Cons
- Occasional framerate drops
Pros
- Stunning visual presentation
- Slow, contemplative adventure
- Smooth and stable performance
Cons
- Thermal Visor still sucks
- Puzzles lack complexity
- Controls are a little busy
Pros
- Great new visual style
- Smart tweaks to combat
- Still funny and charming
Cons
- Story can feel disjointed
- Not as robust as other Mario RPGs
Pros
- Adorable
- Gently paced
- New features blend well with classic gameplay
Cons
- Terraforming is more restrictive than you would like
- New players may struggle with the pace
Pros
- Creative stage designs that look fantastic
- More open platforming
- Challenges let you make the most of Kirby’s Copy abilities
- Waddle Dee Town is a place you want to keep returning to
- Mouthful mode
Cons
- local co-op is a little lackluster
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