Nintendo Brought Black Friday Deals For Almost Every Gamer

'The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom' (Image: Nintendo)

That’s right. It’s that season. Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” will soon blast your eardrums. Never fear gamers. Nintendo brought some internal peace inside with deals starting in November rather than Mariah’s singing. Franchises like Pikmin, Mario and The Legend of Zelda are now hitting low Black Friday prices starting late this month, and if you can’t decide on a new game you’ve been eyeing, you can play it later this month before making a decision.

Nintendo rarely puts items up for sale, so what’s up for grabs this time?

Nintendo announced lowered prices on games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Maker 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Plus at selected stores, you can have $20 off games on sale starting November 24. Games like Pikmin 1, Pikmin 2 and Mario Odyssey are on sale for $29.99.

For the true Hylian in your family or inside yourself, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now at $49.99 with the chance the prices will be lower depending on where you look. There’s also a Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition bundle featuring a Nintendo Switch Lite ($209.99 with a savings of $39.99) that’s golden with the Hylian Crest and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion membership.

What’s available with this package is access to a DLC for specific games with the addition of classic titles from the Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis, and Game Boy Advance. Plus, if you’re truly into Legend of Zelda items, there’s a Legend of Zelda: The Tears of the Kingdom edition Switch carry case and screen protector on sale, too.

Nintendo has previously released Hylian-based swag and game items, like a golden Wii remote with The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and the music CD. This time, they’re capitalizing on more fandom-based gear.

If you adore Mario, there are two bundle options for you: the Nintendo Switch Bundle, which includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and the Nintendo Switch OLED model, which includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Both bundles include an individual 12-month Nintendo Switch Online Membership and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The Nintendo Switch is $299.99 but with the addition of the bonuses you save $79.98. The Nintendo OLED is $349.99 with the added savings of $79.98.

Nintendo cut prices on incoming Joy-Con controllers too.

If none of this suits your fancy, there should be a long list of games on sale in their online store as well starting November 19.

If you can survive the onslaught of holiday music, stores like Target, Best Buy and GameStop will be hosting in-store play events of your favorite games during the following dates:

November 16-17 at Target: Super Mario Party Jamboree
Best Buy Family Fun Day December 7: Demo plays of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Just Dance 2025 and Super Mario Party Jamboree.
On December 14 selected GameStop stores will grant access to play Mario & Luigi: Brothership, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Just Dance 2025 and Super Mario Party Jamboree.