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These are the best Nintendo Switch deals for January 2021.
Between the cold weather and the never-ending pandemic, it’s prime time to find a comfy spot inside and lose yourself in a great game. Luckily, you can find some killer deals on Switch games right now, with recent gems like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and Super Mario 3D All-Stars on sale right now, along with other faves. You’ll also find some great accessories on sale in our list of today’s top Nintendo deals below.
PowerA Wired Switch Controller | $15
You never know when you might need an extra Switch controller or two handy, whether it’s for young kids or for friends and family. Assuming you don’t want to spend large for extra Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers, PowerA has this officially licensed wired Mario controller for $10 off right now.
Ring Fit Adventure | $70
Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure was damn near impossible to find during the first few months of the pandemic, but now Amazon has it in stock for $10 off. Ring Fit Adventure is a fitness-centric role-playing adventure that finds you slotting one Joy-Con controller into the included ring peripheral and attaching the other to your leg, using motion controls to challenge you while providing a surprisingly serious workout.
PowerA Fusion Wireless Arcade Stick | $65
While the Switch is hardly ground zero for fighting game action, it has some serious gems on it, including Mortal Kombat 11 and Dragon Ball FighterZ. If the Switch is your console of choice and you still want to get the arcade-style experience, grab this PowerA Fusion Wireless Arcade Stick while it’s half-off at $65. It has a full-sized joystick and buttons and can be used wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired via USB-C.
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | $45
We don’t have any of the core Kingdom Hearts games on Switch, but at least you can savor the music from the beloved Disney/Final Fantasy mash-up role-playing series with the newly-released Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. This rhythm game revisits the world and characters of the series in bite-sized chunks, which makes it ideal for Switch play. It’s $15 off at Amazon right now.
PowerA Snorlax Switch Carrying Case | $22
Give you Switch or Switch Lite console a safe slumber inside the dome of the sleepiest Pokémon thanks to this officially-licensed PowerA carrying case, now $8 off. Snorlax’s head opens up to reveal space for either handheld, a bevy of game cartridges, and accessories, and then it all zips back up with a handle for easy transport.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps | $34
Ori and the Will of the Wisps was one of last year’s best games, delivering a captivating storyline and dazzling 2D visuals paired with tight platform-action exploration. While cheapest digitally, those who want the physical release can save just over $6 right now from Amazon. The physical version comes with a six-pack of collectible art cards and a code for the digital soundtrack, too. You can snag the first game, Ori and the Blind Forest, for the same price on Switch too.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars | $50
You’ll get three classic 3D Mario adventures in one here: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy, all enhanced to some extent and revived on Switch. Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a great throwback collection that is currently $10 off the list price.
Just Dance 2021 | $30
Ubisoft’s juggernaut annualized dancing series just won’t stop, which means that Just Dance 2021 is here right on schedule. And right now, you can save $20 off the list price of the latest entry, which has hit songs like Lizzo’s “Juice” and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” in the mix. Get movin’ on this deal and then get movin’ in your home.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity | $50
Nintendo’s biggest new Switch game of the holiday season is already $10 off at both Amazon and Best Buy. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity revisits the world and characters of the brilliant The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but with frenetic hack-and-slash gameplay that’ll see you dispatch literally thousands of foes along the way.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 | $30
One of the Switch’s best early puzzlers just got a brand new sequel, and Amazon is already taking $10 off the list price. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a mash-up of the two titular puzzle series, with a clever hybrid model that works well across multiplayer, an RPG-like mode, and more.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe | $45
Just released in late October, Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the latest Wii U castaway to reach the safe shores and vastly larger audience of the Switch. The beloved real-time strategy series has you command colorful alien creatures to solve puzzles and overcome challenges, and the enhanced Switch version—much like the original release—received largely glowing reviews. Save $15 off at Walmart.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | $45
If you’re not keen on building your own levels in Super Mario Maker 2, then why not trust the experts and play the real deal? New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is an updated rendition of the Wii U original, delivering a classic-feeling side-scrolling Mario game with modern graphics.
You can play with up to four players, plus the Switch version has extra accessibility features to help younger players start playing quickly. It’s $15 off right now.
SanDisk 128GB microSD Card for Switch | $25
If you’re downloading games from the Switch eShop, then you’ll probably need some extra space. Luckily, the Switch accommodates affordable microSD cards, and there are even Nintendo-branded versions from SanDisk.
This official microSD card has a Mario mushroom on it and is currently on sale for $25, marked down $10. However, if you can deal without the branding, you can grab a standard 128GB SanDisk microSD card for $14… and it works just as well.