Nintendo has announced its Black Friday 2026 promotions, giving holiday shoppers a clearer picture of the discounts planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and original Switch games. The headline offer is a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership for $499.99. Nintendo says the bundle represents a $50 saving against the suggested retail price and will be available for a limited period while supplies last.

Nintendo Switch 2 bundle: price and dates

Nintendo’s announced Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle runs from November 22 through December 5, 2026, at a suggested retail price of $499.99. It includes the Switch 2 system, a full download of Mario Kart World and a 90-day individual Nintendo Switch Online membership. Availability is limited by participating retailer inventory, so the advertised offer does not guarantee that every store will have stock.

Nintendo also listed a Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle at $529.99, including a 90-day online membership. The company describes this as a $27.98 saving from the suggested retail price of the included items. Check the exact package and included game before comparing prices; the two bundles are not identical.

Which games are discounted?

From November 22 through November 29, selected physical Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games will be discounted by $20 from their suggested retail prices. Nintendo’s announcement lists titles including Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and selected editions of Super Mario Party Jamboree.

The discount applies only to selected titles and participating retailers, while supplies last. It should not be interpreted as a storewide reduction on every Nintendo game. Check the product edition, platform and final checkout price before buying.

When does the Nintendo eShop sale begin?

Nintendo says its digital sale begins November 19 and runs through December 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Offers will appear through the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Store app and Nintendo Store website. Digital discounts can differ from physical retail promotions, so compare the versions you actually want.

Where can shoppers find the offers?

Nintendo says participating retailers include Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart, along with its Nintendo New York and Nintendo San Francisco stores. The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will also be available through the Nintendo Store website. Retailer participation and stock can vary.

Before purchasing, confirm whether the bundle includes a download code or a physical game card, whether the membership code has an expiration date and whether the retailer’s return policy treats opened software differently. Nintendo also warns that some original Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Switch 2; check the official compatibility information if you are buying for the newer console.

How to decide whether the bundle is worth it

The bundle is most useful for someone who already plans to buy a Switch 2 and wants Mario Kart World. If you do not want the included game or online membership, compare the bundle with the console price and other retailer offers rather than assuming the advertised savings are automatically valuable to you.

Also account for accessories, storage, additional controllers and games. Those costs can add up quickly, especially when buying a console as a gift. A realistic total budget is more useful than focusing only on the console’s advertised discount.

The bottom line

Nintendo’s 2026 Black Friday promotions have three main windows: the eShop sale from November 19 to December 2, selected physical game discounts from November 22 to 29, and the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle from November 22 to December 5. Verify stock, edition, compatibility and retailer terms before checkout.

Source: Nintendo official announcement: 2026 Black Friday offers.

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