Black Friday has brought a wave of deals, and for the first time in over seven years, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is receiving an official discount. It seems like the wait has paid off for those who held out. At Best Buy, you can grab this controller for $50, slashed from its regular price of $70. This $20 discount is the deepest cut we’ve seen, so don’t expect these to stay on the shelves long as the Black Friday frenzy unfolds.
If you’re eyeing more Nintendo gear, the Neon Red and Blue Joy-Con Controllers are also $20 off right now. Better yet, if you’re considering buying a Nintendo Switch this festive season, Target and Best Buy have bundled offers that you might find hard to resist. The Nintendo Switch OLED comes with a Mario Kart bundle that’s priced at $275, while the standard Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle comes in at $225.
Shifting focus to the controller itself, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller still holds the top spot on our list of best Switch controllers. It’s particularly preferable for docked play since it offers chunky face buttons, full-size analog sticks, and larger triggers than the Joy-Con Grip. Plus, it features a real D-pad, setting it apart from the Joy-Cons.
With Nintendo’s HD rumble, motion control gyro sensors, and an NFC reader for Amiibo integration, the Pro Controller is as versatile as they come. Its Bluetooth capability means you can also use it with a host of devices including PC, Mac, mobile, and Steam Deck. It charges with a USB-C cable and can run for up to 40 hours on a single charge, making it an excellent all-purpose controller that’s comfortable even for extended gaming sessions.
This stellar deal on the Pro Controller can be found not just at Best Buy, but also at Target, and starting November 25, it’ll be available at Walmart too.
As we mentioned, hefty discounts are also available on the Switch and Switch OLED holiday bundles—both slashed by $75. Each bundle comes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-Month Nintendo Switch Online membership, adding up to $80 worth of extras. Such valuable freebies are rare during Black Friday, making this one of the best offerings on Nintendo Switch gear by major retailers.
Nintendo is also slashing prices on a variety of its first-party games this Black Friday. Several popular Mario platformers are on sale, with Super Mario Odyssey available for just $30. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is marked down to $40, its lowest price ever. If you’ve had your eyes on Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the $20 discount should be reason enough to make the purchase. And if you’re a Pikmin fan, note that the remastered collection of Pikmin 1 + 2 is discounted for the first time, set at $30.
Nintendo Black Friday Highlights:
Discounted Nintendo Switch Games:
Save $20 on Switch Controllers:
- Switch Pro Controller now $50 (was $70)
- Neon Red and Blue Joy-Cons reduced to $60 (from $80)
Save $75 on Switch Console Bundles:
Get these offers while they’re hot, as they’re some of the best Black Friday deals we’ve seen in years for Nintendo fans!
