The cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals in December 2024

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Huge discounts on Nintendo Switch hardware are quite rare, but getting your hands on some of the cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals in 2024 is much easier than in other years. In the US and UK, lots of retailers now offer refurbished Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED consoles, letting you to get your hands on a second hand system for quite a substantial saving compared to a new one. If you're after a brand new console, though, there are still a few good options out there to choose from.

If you're currently searching for a good deal, then we've got you covered with this comprehensive roundup of all the cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals available right now. If you are ready to make your purchase and also want to secure some accessories for your new system, see our detailed guides to the best Nintendo Switch accessories and the best SD cards for Switch to ensure that you're having the best possible gaming experience.

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Cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles in the US

Refurbished Nintendo Switch (Neon): $300 $269.99 at Best Buy

Refurbished Nintendo Switch (Neon): was $300 now $269.99 at Best Buy
It's a slight discount on a refurbished model but it gets you $30 off the standard Nintendo Switch model which is one of the better prices we've seen this month.

Nintendo Switch (Neon): $299.99 $294.50 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch (Neon): was $299.99 now $294.50 at Amazon
While not necessarily an incredible deal, this is one of the cheaper rates for the standard Nintendo Switch at under $300. It has been cheaper in the past, but it's still very much in stock and available in the US.

Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition: $349.99 $344.99 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition: was $349.99 now $344.99 at Amazon
A fairly small saving for the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition compared to its usual retail price. If you're after this particular color option, then this is a solid choice.

Nintendo Switch OLED: $349 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch OLED: $349 at Amazon
Until recently, the Nintendo Switch OLED model was hard to come by in the US. Now the stock situation has seemingly resolved itself as you can pick the white version up for around MSRP at Amazon.

Refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED: was $350 now $299.99 at Best Buy

Refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED: was $350 now $299.99 at Best Buy
This is a massive discount on the Nintendo Switch OLED which gets you the vastly superior system for only $10 more than the price of the standard Nintendo Switch console. It's the perfect choice if you're happy to buy refurbished.

Cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles in the UK

Nintendo Switch + Animal Crossing New Horizons or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: £300 £279.99 at Smyths Toys

Nintendo Switch + Animal Crossing New Horizons or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: was £300 now £279.99 at Smyths Toys
Here's a great Nintendo Switch bundle that will kickstart your game collection with a choice between two of the best games available for the console. Discounts on Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are rare, so the chance to pick one up for £30 along with a console is a bargain.

Nintendo Switch OLED: £280 at Amazon

Nintendo Switch OLED: £280 at Amazon
A small saving is available on the upgraded Nintendo Switch OLED model at Amazon. This isn't far off from the lowest price we've ever seen for the console by itself, so it's a pretty compelling option if you want a console for less.

Nintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Edition: £319.99 at My Nintendo Store

Nintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Edition: £319.99 at My Nintendo Store
The official Nintendo Store still has the Nintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Edition available to buy. The console has sold out at many other retailers so there may not be many more opportunities to get one if you like the limited edition design.

Nintendo Switch + Nintendo Switch Sports Set: £259.99 at My Nintendo Store

Nintendo Switch + Nintendo Switch Sports Set: £259.99 at My Nintendo Store
While this bundle used to cost £300, and was discounted down to this figure in the past, this price is now the standard rate and gets you the awesome Nintendo Switch Sports for only £20 more than the cost of the console, saving you around £20 in the process. 

Cheapest Nintendo Switch bundles and deals: FAQs

Where can I get the best Nintendo Switch deals?

Outside of special sales events, most of the big retailers in the US, the UK, and Australia will run discounts intermittently throughout the year. For the best and biggest savings, you're always better off waiting for the likes of Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday which take place in the summer and winter respectively.

Do I need to buy more Nintendo Switch controllers for multiplayer?

Possibly not! Remember how the Joy-Con controller splits in two? Turn them sideways and you get two basic controllers, each with its own analog stick and face buttons - the d-pad acts as face functions on the left controller. We've seen 2K's NBA series, Snipper Clips, FIFA 19, and Mario Kart being used this way for local multiplayer in both docked and tablet modes. So you get multiplayer functionality straight out of the box with no additional purchase required.

However, if you want to play four-player games, then you're going to need to invest in an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers or some Pro controllers. We'd buy the Joy-Con as a pair (see our comparison chart above) as you'll save a bit of cash over buying them separately. Better yet, if your friends own a Nintendo Switch, ask them to bring their controllers to the party!

Dashiell Wood
Hardware Writer

Dash is a technology journalist who covers gaming hardware at TechRadar. Before joining the TechRadar team, he was writing gaming articles for some of the UK's biggest magazines including PLAY, Edge, PC Gamer, and SFX. Now, when he's not getting his greasy little mitts on the newest hardware or gaming gadget, he can be found listening to J-pop or feverishly devouring the latest Nintendo Switch otome.

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