Best Nintendo Switch Deals For September 2019: Games, Consoles, And More

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It almost goes without saying, but the Nintendo Switch is an exciting console to own in 2019. You’ve got the constantly growing (and consistently excellent) library of Nintendo first-party titles like Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Super Mario Maker 2, plus the expanding roster of ports for incredible games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Dark Souls, Overwatch, Return of the Obra Dinn, and Divinity: Original Sin 2 adding even more appeal to the platform. Additionally, a slew of other exciting upcoming Switch games were announced during a recent Nintendo Direct.

If you’re a longtime Nintendo fan, you’re well aware of the fact that Nintendo’s first-party games and products tend to maintain higher prices than their PS4 and Xbox One counterparts do. While the Nintendo Switch launched at a relatively affordable $300, its price has barely fluctuated in the two and a half years since it released, and when you factor in all the $60 games, $70 Switch Pro controller, monthly Switch Online membership, and other expenses, you can end up spending quite a lot on Switch-related purchases.

Fortunately, we’re here to save you some cash. We’ve rounded up all the best Nintendo Switch deals across the internet, from Switch games to accessories and Switch Online membership. It’s unlikely the two newest Switch consoles–the smaller, handheld-only Switch Lite and the new improved Switch with better battery life–will get discounts anytime soon, but there is a limited-time trade-in offer at GameStop worth taking advantage of if you already own a Switch and want to upgrade.

We’ll keep this story updated with any new Switch deals that pop up throughout September, but in the meantime, check out the best discounts available now below.

Quick look: Best Nintendo Switch deals

Buy the Nintendo Switch Lite ($200)

Buy the new Switch with improved battery life ($300)

Best Nintendo Switch console deals

Trade-in offer: Get the new Nintendo Switch for $75 at GameStop

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If you’ve already got a Nintendo Switch and want to upgrade to the new, improved model with longer battery life, the best way to do that is to trade in your old model at GameStop. A Switch usually trades in for $200, but for a limited time, that’s bumped up to $225. Note that you’ll need to perform a data transfer between the two consoles, and GameStop will likely not allow you to do that in-stores. You can read more about that process here. That $225 credit can also be used toward a Switch Lite or other purchases. This trade-in offer ends September 15, so time is quickly running out to take advantage of it.

Otherwise, there aren’t many discounts on brand-new consoles floating around these days. Expect to see some special deals as we get closer to the holidays. In the meantime, you can find some decent discounts on slightly used and refurbished models below, but note that these are the original models without improved battery.

Best Switch game deals

Dragon Quest Builders 2 for $50.94 at Amazon

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Switch games don’t receive discounts as quickly or steeply as other console games do. That said, there are still some great games on sale worth picking up, such as Dragon Quest Builders 2, which released on the Switch in July. You can already find the game marked down to $50.94. Plus, you can get Civilization VI for only $30 on Switch, Collection of Mana for $33.84, and some first-party titles like Breath of the Wild for about $10 off. You can see more Switch game deals below.

Best Switch accessory deals

Light-up Switch dock shields for $15 at Amazon

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These glowy dock shields have no practical purpose, but they sure are pretty. Currently $5 off their usual price of $20, these light-up plates have more than 17 different colors and effects to choose from and add a cool, colorful glow to your Switch setup. We’ve written about them in the past and can verify they look amazing in person.

Check out more of the best Switch accessories on sale below.

Best Switch Online membership deals

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Switch Online is Nintendo’s monthly membership that grants access to online multiplayer, save data cloud backup for most (but not all) games, and a selection of over 40 NES games and 20 SNES games, as well as the ability to buy official NES and SNES controllers compatible with Switch. Nintendo Switch Online is far cheaper than Sony or Microsoft’s online subscriptions–an annual individual subscription sells for $20, while a family plan for up to eight Nintendo accounts is $35–but it’s still another expense added to the ever-growing pile of Switch-related purchases.

Currently, the cheapest way to get Switch Online is through Twitch Prime, which is available to anyone with Amazon Prime. The Twitch Prime offer lets you claim 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online for free, in two batches: You have to claim the first three months before September 24, and then you have until January 22, 2020 to claim the additional nine months. You have to let 60 days pass after claiming the first three months before adding the other nine to your account.

Get 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online free at Amazon

Popular Switch Online game Tetris 99 is getting a physical release, and it includes 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online. Not only that, but you’ll get all current and future DLC for the game. That bundle will cost you $30.

Get Tetris 99 + 12 months Nintendo Switch Online at Amazon

For more savings, be sure to check out our roundups of the best Xbox One deals and best PS4 deals available this month.

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The Excellent Nintendo Switch D-Pad Joy-Con Is Now On Sale

When it comes to accessories, the Nintendo Switch has a dizzying variety on offer. One of the best is the Hori D-Pad Controller, which is a Joy-Con equipped with a D-Pad. It made our best Switch controllers list, and now it’s on sale.

All three variations of the Hori D-Pad Joy-Con are currently on sale. You can pick up the Zelda-themed one for $20, the Pikachu version for $20, and the Mario edition for $15. They can only be used in handheld mode, and unfortunately, don’t feature any rumble or motion controls.

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Zelda Edition: $20 at Amazon Mario Edition: $15 at Amazon Pikachu Edition: $20 at Amazon

As someone who has tested a multitude of controllers for the Nintendo Switch, some games just need a D-Pad. The recently added SNES games hammer this point home pretty hard, so if you’re looking for something that feels a bit more comfortable with Super Mario World, Super Metroid, or any of the other classics, then you could do a lot worse than Hori’s D-Pad Joy-Con.

If you’re interested in more Switch controllers, including an excellent SNES-style one, be sure to check out our big guide on the best Nintendo Switch controllers we’ve tried so far.

Death Stranding Includes “Very Easy Mode” For Movie Fans

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As we barrel towards Death Stranding‘s November 8 launch on PlayStation 4, game director Hideo Kojima confirmed that the action-exploration game will feature an additional difficulty mode specifically targeted at film enthusiasts.

Kojima tweeted that Death Stranding’s very easy difficulty mode was implemented for movie fans to enjoy the experience and appreciate the star-studded cast assembled for the project. A Death Stranding play tester and personal assistant of Kojima’s confirmed as much, saying that the very easy mode is for “people who usually don’t play games, movie fans, or RPG fans.” Conversely, other difficulty modes–like normal and hard–are designed for action game fans.

Death Stranding’s cast is loaded with stars. Alongside Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, the action-exploration game features James Bond talent Lea Seydoux and Madds Mikkelsen, The Leftovers actress Margaret Qualley, The Last of Us voice actor Troy Baker, The Bionic Woman actress Lindsay Wagner, and Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro.

Tokyo Game Show is right around the corner, and although Sony has confirmed it won’t hold a press conference, the company will still have a presence on the show floor. Kojima Productions will reportedly show off more Death Stranding footage during the event.

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