Walmart just dropped a bombshell for Nintendo fans this Black Friday season: eight exclusive Switch games are suddenly 50% off, with prices slashed from $60 to $30. I’m talking heavy hitters like Luigi’s Mansion 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom—games that rarely see such steep discounts. As someone who’s tracked these sales for years, I’ve gotta say: this feels like the retailer finally decided to play hardball after Nintendo’s official sale kicked off earlier in the week. Who doesn’t love Luigi’s ghost-busting antics? Or Zelda’s first starring role in a top-down adventure? The timing’s almost too perfect.
The real kicker? Amazon’s matching Luigi’s Mansion 3’s $30 price, but only if you can snag it. I checked this morning—stock’s dwindling fast. Same goes for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe; if Amazon had it, they’d likely match Walmart. But let’s be real: at these prices, patience isn’t a virtue. Echoes of Wisdom and Princess Peach: Showtime are exclusive to Walmart and Target right now, which feels like a deliberate move to funnel traffic. Target even undercut Walmart by $10 on Zelda, Peach, and Donkey Kong initially—though both retailers now sit at $30. It’s almost like they’re playing discount tennis, and we’re the net.
Switch 2 owners, listen up. While Nintendo’s not discounting new titles directly, Walmart’s bundling five big games with third-party seller discounts. Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World is $61 (down from $80), and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is $64. Both include exclusive Switch 2 expansions—handy if you’re eyeing that $499 Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World. Pro tip: Kirby and Mario Party will likely sell out first. They’re the type of deals that make you question why you didn’t preorder.
Amiibo fans, rejoice. Best Buy’s slashing prices on Switch 2 figures: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo (Tulin, Riju, Yunobo, Sidon) are $10 each (down from $30), and Street Fighter 6 Amiibo (Luke, Jamie, Kimberly) are $15 (down from $40). Sidon and Yunobo are still in stock on Amazon, but Jamie’s already vanished. At $45 for all three Street Fighter figures—cheaper than one launch-day price—this feels like a steal, even if you’re not into fighters.
Practical advice? Prioritize Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Splatoon 3 if you’re shopping Walmart. Check Target for Zelda and Peach, but don’t dither—sold-out signs are popping hourly. For Switch 2 owners, the Kirby bundle’s a no-brainer if you want local co-op. And if you’ve ever wanted a Sidon Amiibo? Now’s the time.