From The Verge · Brad Bourque · · 2m
Nintendo's tariff refund becomes your discount
Nintendo got money back from the US government, and it is passing some of it along as rare markdowns on its best games.
In brief
Nintendo got money back from the US government, and it is passing some of it along as rare markdowns on its best games. Nintendo games almost never drop below list price, so if you want Tears of the Kingdom, Odyssey, or Alarmo, buy before September 26th. Originally reported by The Verge.
Nintendo is finally discounting
Switch games and accessories are marked down at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Nintendo's own store. The company is calling it a Customer Appreciation sale.
Tariff refunds paid for this
The sale exists because Nintendo received tariff-related refunds from the US government. Direct refunds to buyers would have been nicer, but cheaper games work too.
“Tariff refunds would have been nice, but discounted games and accessories is okay, too.”
You have until September 26th
Everything ends at 8:59 PM PT on September 26th. That is well ahead of the holiday season, when Nintendo prices usually stay locked to list.
Zelda for $49
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom drops to $49 from $70, a 30 percent cut. Link's return to Hyrule builds on Breath of the Wild with enough new to feel fresh.
“enough has changed to make Link's return to Hyrule plenty special”
Bundles and upgrade packs
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Booster Course pass runs just under $60, and Animal Crossing with DLC is $60. Switch 2 Editions are not discounted, but upgrade packs cost $9.99 and $4.99.
Alarmo hits $77
Nintendo's motion-sensing alarm clock is $77, down from $100. It watches whether you are still in bed and gets more aggressive the longer you sleep in.
The Pro Controller at $56
Twenty percent off the 2017 controller that is still hard to beat: HD rumble, motion controls, NFC, and a shape that stays comfortable for long sessions.
“it's one of the most comfortable Switch controllers out there”
Metroid Prime 4 already cut
Beyond drops to $42 from $60. Samus now has a motorcycle and psychic powers, and not every new idea lands, but the combat and eerie exploration deliver.
Three more at $42
Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Super Mario Odyssey, and Splatoon 3 are each 30 percent off. Odyssey remains one of the original Switch's high points.
“Odyssey feels like a breath of fresh air”
What to remember
Nintendo games almost never drop below list price, so if you want Tears of the Kingdom, Odyssey, or Alarmo, buy before September 26th.
