The Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch Deals Live Right Now: Save Up to $40 on Top Games

For gaming enthusiasts like me, Black Friday is the best time to refresh your gaming library. Right now, we’re seeing massive discounts flooding in on Nintendo Switch titles, especially the heavy-hitters from EA Sports and Rockstar that usually stay locked at full price. Let the games begin!

I’m tracking deals on Nintendo Switch games, and some of them are literally hitting record lows. If you’ve been eyeing any of these games for your Switch or Switch 2, do not, I repeat, do NOT, pay full price when savings are already this deep. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a soccer simulation nerd, or someone who just wants to ride across the desert as a gunslinger, Black Friday has already started serving absolute bangers for way less. We’ll keep updating this list every day, so don’t forget to bookmark this page.

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Finally, a Madden game on the Switch that’s not a watered-down port.! Madden NFL 26 uses real “QB DNA” data so, Pat Mahomes plays differently than Dak Prescott. I love its Superstar Mode which lets you build a player with branching storylines and relationships with coaches. You’ll feel the weight of physics-based tackles, and the weather makes a huge difference in the gameplay. Plus, AI teammates stay sharp and plays finally land where they should. It runs at 40 FPS handheld and docked, and stays responsive and sharp. And during Black Friday, you can get it for $29.99, that’s 57% off from its actual price of $69.99.

What’s a gaming library without this legendary EA game? Pick your style: Competitive Mode is arcade-fast for Ultimate Team chaos, or Authentic Mode for chess-like tactical football where mistakes get punished. Its got Career Mode, Ultimate Team, Manager Mode, and the squads are up to date. It runs solid at 30 FPS both handheld and docked, and the controls are tight with Joy-Con flexibility and touchscreen support. You get better dribbling, smarter AI positioning, and improved goalkeeping AI, which uses machine learning. Right now, you can get it for $34.97, a sweet 49% discount on its actual price of $69, thanks to Black Friday. This is the most complete EA Sports FC experience on Nintendo.

Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma mixes farming, crafting, and monster-slaying into one chill RPG package. You inherit a rundown island where you grow crops, raise magical creatures, and team up with quirky locals. The combat is simple, and the story’s full of humor and surprises, with plenty of charming NPCs to befriend or romance. Plus, the graphics are so cute and fun, you’ll end up playing for hours. It’s available for $49.94, that’s 17% off its actual price of $59.99. This game feels like you are on a weekend getaway, without leaving your couch.

Sonic X Shadow Generations is the kind of game that pulls you in fast, especially if you grew up on any version of Sonic chaos. The levels feel smooth, the Shadow sections are super fun, and the whole thing runs clean on the Switch 2 without weird lags. It’s bright, fast, and easy to jump into. You also get updated visuals, smoother animations, and tighter controls that make everything feel fresh. Right now, it is priced at $24.99, which is a wild 50% off the usual $49.99 tag. Okay, but this is pretty rad.

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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics on Nintendo Switch is a nostalgia blast for anyone who loves the classic fighting games that defined arcades. This collection packs 12 iconic titles from the series, like Marvel vs. Capcom, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, and X-Men vs. Street Fighter, all with smooth ports that run great on Switch handheld and docked. The gameplay is tight and responsive, perfect for both button mashers and tactical fighters. You get both local and online multiplayer modes, and it also has rewind and save states, so you can pull back and retry your combos without frustration. It’s available for $15.00, that’s a huge 70% off on its usual price of $49.99. Get one, and be the superhero you always wanted to be.

Red Dead Redemption on Switch proves that classic games never go out of style. The story is actually incredible, characters feel real, writing’s as good as a proper movie, and gunfights just hit different. Its Dead Eye mechanic lets you slow time and mark targets before unleashing, which feels like a legit Western movie. Beyond shooting, there’s poker, hunting, bounties, and just wandering the beautiful vast lands on your horse. You get the full campaign plus Undead Nightmare DLC, which is wild West vampire stuff if that’s your thing. You can get this iconic game for $24.99, that’s a 17% discount on its actual price of $29.83. This game is so beautiful, you’d want to live inside it.

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This Grand Theft Auto edition for Nintendo Switch bundles the classic GTA trilogy – Vice City, San Andreas, and Liberty City – into one awesome package. The upgraded visuals bring sharper textures, improved lighting, and smoother frame rates that look great on the Switch’s portable screen and docked mode. You get all the chaotic open-world fun, wild missions, and iconic storylines that made these games legendary, plus quality-of-life improvements like better controls and updated maps. It’s available for $19.99, a 33% discount on its original price of $29.99. Cruise the streets, pull off crazy heists, or just cause mayhem, this edition lets you do it all on the go.

NBA 2K26 on the Nintendo Switch keeps the series’ smooth gameplay and lets you hop into matches anywhere without being glued to a console. The updated rosters, tighter controls, and Switch-optimized animations make every game feel quick and responsive, and MyCareer mode still gives you that “just one more match” energy. It’s a solid pick for both casual players and anyone who likes taking their team on the go. Our expert, Pantelis Daskalelos, rated it “Excellent” in his review for its improved pacing, polished modes, and portable performance. Right now, it’s sitting at $29.99, which is 50% off its original $59.99 price tag – a clutch pickup for game night.

No Man’s Sky on Switch is your ticket to an infinite universe full of planets to explore, mine, and survive on. Procedural generation means every star system is unique with crazy creatures, plants, and weather systems you won’t see twice. It blends walking, flying, building bases, crafting, and multiplayer co-op seamlessly, and recent updates added more story missions, and improved graphics that look good even on Switch. You can get it right now for 33.29, which is a 12% discount on its original price tag of $37.90. Whether you want to wander the limitless sky, or get into space battles, it’s got you covered.

Some games just feel good every single time you pick them up, and Super Mario Odyssey is definitely in that category. It’s bright, creative, super smooth on the Switch, and the whole hat-throwing mechanic is still way more fun than it has any right to be. The worlds feel huge without being overwhelming, and it’s one of those games you can play for ten minutes or three hours without noticing. Our expert Will Greenwald rated it “Exemplary” for its smart level design, charm, and pure replay value in his review. Right now, the digital download is priced at $29.99, which is an impressive 50% off the usual $59.99 price tag. Kinda obsessed already.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds feels like the perfect mix of chaos and fun, especially if your group loves anything competitive. The tracks look great, the drifting feels smooth, and the character’s abilities make races way more interesting than a basic kart racer. It runs clean on the Switch and has enough content to keep you busy way longer than you’d expect. It also landed a spot in our Best Nintendo Switch Games for 2025 roundup if you want the full comparison. Right now, it is priced at $44.99, which is 25% off the usual $59.99 price. This one really showed up ready to impress.

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is pure chaotic fun you won’t want to miss. The mini games are super easy to pick up, the motion controls make everything feel more goofy and competitive, and the whole thing is basically a guaranteed good time with friends or younger players. It runs smooth on the Switch, looks bright, and has enough events to keep you bouncing around for hours without getting bored. Right now, it is priced at $29.99, which is a wild 50% off the usual $59.99 for Black Friday. Honestly, such a fun little win.

We are going to keep updating this list all through Black Friday season, so keep an eye out. You can also check out some of our vetted deals below.