Nintendo Black Friday 2026: $50 Off Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle and $20 Off Top Games
Nintendo has announced its Black Friday 2026 offers, and for the first time the Switch 2 gets a genuine headline discount. Nintendo of America confirmed on Thursday 12 November 2026 that the Switch 2 bundled with Mario Kart World will sell for $499.99 — $50 off its suggested retail price — from Sunday 22 November to Saturday 5 December. The announcement also brings $20 off select boxed games and a digital sale on the Nintendo eShop running from 19 November to 2 December.
The news ends weeks of speculation about whether Nintendo would cut the price of a console it made more expensive only two months ago. The Switch 2’s US price rose from $449.99 to $499.99 on 1 September 2026, and Nintendo had said nothing about Black Friday until today. Shoppers in the United States now have firm dates and prices to plan around, with Black Friday itself falling on Friday 27 November.
Nintendo Black Friday 2026 — The Deals at a Glance
| Offer | Price / Saving | Dates | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle | $499.99 ($50 off $549.99) | 22 Nov – 5 Dec 2026 | Select retailers, Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco, Nintendo Store website |
| $20 off select boxed games | $20 off | 22 – 29 Nov 2026 | Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, both Nintendo stores |
| Nintendo eShop sale | Select digital games (titles and discounts not yet named) | 19 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 (ends 11:59 p.m. PT) | Nintendo eShop |
| Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle | $529.99 (no Black Friday cut attached) | — | Nintendo Store |
| Switch 2 console only | $499.99 (no hardware price cut) | — | All retailers |
A Real Switch 2 Discount at Last — But Only Inside the Bundle
The headline offer is the Mario Kart World bundle at $499.99, which Nintendo calls $50 off its suggested retail price. The bundle includes the Switch 2 system, a full download of Mario Kart World and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership. It runs from 22 November to 5 December at select retailers, the Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco stores, and the Nintendo Store website, while supplies last.
Shoppers should read the saving carefully. The standalone Switch 2 still costs $499.99, and the bundle’s $50 cut applies against the bundle’s $549.99 list price — the console inside is not being sold below its new $499.99 price. The separate Switch Sports Resort bundle stays at $529.99 with no Black Friday reduction attached. Nintendo has not announced any cut to the standalone console, and deal trackers covering the system closely do not expect one in its first holiday season.
$20 Off the Year’s Biggest Switch Games From 22 November
The clearest saving for existing owners is $20 off select boxed games from 22 to 29 November at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and both Nintendo stores. The named titles cover both Switch 2 and original Switch games: Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2.
That list matters because it includes Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, alongside the year’s biggest first-party hits. The $20 cut applies to boxed copies; Nintendo has not yet named which digital games will be discounted, or by how much. The site’s earlier report on the Resident Evil Code: Veronica remake delay shows how quickly publishers are now shifting their biggest releases into 2027, which makes this year’s discounted line-up the safer bet for gift buyers.
The eShop Sale: Dates Confirmed, Titles Still Secret
Nintendo’s own wording on the digital sale is short: a sale on select digital games starts 19 November and runs through 2 December at 11:59 p.m. PT. Nintendo has not named the games or the discount amounts, and it has not said whether the sale covers Switch 2 games, original Switch games, or both. Its boxed-game deals cover both systems, but the digital line-up remains unconfirmed.
That gap is worth noting for anyone planning to buy digitally. Nintendo’s announcement gives US dates only and says nothing about Canada, the UK or Europe, so shoppers outside the United States should check their own Nintendo site. The eShop sale also overlaps with a new gifting feature Nintendo added on 9 November, which lets family group members gift eShop games, downloadable content and upgrade packs to each other from 16 November. All offers are available while supplies last.
Why Nintendo Waited Until 12 November — and What It Means for Buyers
Nintendo has a habit of announcing its Black Friday plans late. Last year it posted its deals on 10 November; this year the announcement landed on 12 November, the same day searches for Nintendo’s Black Friday game discounts began spiking in the United States. The timing also follows a difficult pricing year for the company: the Switch 2 launched at $449.99 in the US before Nintendo raised the price to $499.99 on 1 September, citing changes in market conditions.
For buyers, the practical advice is simple. Anyone who wants the console should target the Mario Kart World bundle between 22 November and 5 December, when it is $50 cheaper than its $549.99 list price — the only hardware saving Nintendo is offering. Anyone who already owns the system should wait for the $20 boxed-game cut from 22 November, and check the eShop from 19 November once Nintendo names its digital discounts. The wider tech picture is equally unsettled: the site’s report on Nvidia’s board weighing the future of its chief executive shows how volatile the hardware market has become this month.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nintendo Black Friday 2026
When is Nintendo’s Black Friday 2026 sale?
The Nintendo eShop sale runs 19 November to 2 December 2026. The Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle deal runs 22 November to 5 December, and $20 off select boxed games runs 22 to 29 November. Black Friday itself is Friday 27 November.
How much is the Switch 2 on Black Friday 2026?
The Switch 2 console alone is $499.99 with no price cut. The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is $499.99, which Nintendo calls $50 off its $549.99 suggested retail price, from 22 November to 5 December.
Which games are $20 off for Nintendo Black Friday 2026?
Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Super Mario Party Jamboree and Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, on boxed copies at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart and both Nintendo stores from 22 to 29 November.
When does the Nintendo eShop Black Friday sale start?
Thursday 19 November 2026, ending Wednesday 2 December at 11:59 p.m. PT. Nintendo has not yet named which digital games will be discounted or by how much.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 getting a price cut for Black Friday?
No. Nintendo has not announced a cut to the standalone Switch 2, which costs $499.99 after its price rose from $449.99 on 1 September 2026. The only hardware saving is the $50 bundle discount.
Where can I buy the $499.99 Switch 2 bundle?
At select retailers, the Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco stores, and the Nintendo Store website, from 22 November to 5 December, while supplies last.
Myth-busting: A claim circulating in deal round-ups is that the Switch 2 is “$50 off” for Black Friday. That is only true for the Mario Kart World bundle, which drops from $549.99 to $499.99. The standalone console is not discounted at all. Another common misunderstanding is that Nintendo’s eShop sale covers named games — it does not yet, because Nintendo has only announced the dates and has not published the titles or discount amounts.
