The best deals from Nintendo’s ‘customer appreciation’ sale
Nintendo has launched a 'Customer Appreciation' sale offering significant discounts on Switch games and accessories across major retailers and its digital storefront. The promotional event is a direct result of tariff-related refunds the company received from the US government. The sale features marked-down prices for popular titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, running until September 26th.
- ▪The sale is occurring because Nintendo received tariff-related refunds from the US government.
- ▪Discounted items are available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Nintendo's own digital store.
- ▪Notable deals include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for under $60 and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49.
- ▪The promotion ends on September 26th at 8:59 PM PT.
- ▪Switch 2 upgrade packs for certain titles are also discounted, with prices as low as $4.99.
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