The Nintendo Switch is one of the most versatile consoles there is, and it was also one of the best deals we found on Amazon, not surprising that it sold like hotcakes. Today Amazon is still offering the Nintendo Switch with $30 of Amazon Credit, and other retailers have their own discounts, but they're best suited for in-store purchases.
Amazon Nintendo Switch Credit Deal
Buy Nintendo Switch Now and Receive $30 Promo Credit from Amazon
The Nintendo Switch is available on Amazon once more, and it comes with free $30 of promotional credit on Amazon, credited within seven days after the console is shipped. Make sure to use the promo code D3E2CDJ6GB6S at checkout, and that the console is sold and shipped by Amazon.com or Amazon Digital Services LLC and not a third party. The promo code does not appear to be valid for the Nintendo Switch and MicroSD bundle.
This is the latest or newer Nintendo Switch HAC-001(-01) that comes in a red box, offering better battery life, promising up to 9 hours depending on the game. It also has some other minor improvements, such as in the Joy-Con's antenna placement for a better connection. Unfortunately, it doesn't solve the Joy-Con drift issue. There's a catch, though, as the Amazon listing notes that it's "In stock on December 26, 2019," so it won't be arriving before Christmas.
Nintendo Switch Lite Ships Before Christmas
Amazon is also offering the Nintendo Switch Lite for standard retail, and it's in stock now, ready to arrive before Christmas. The Nintendo Switch Lite is cheaper and by most standards, just like its bigger brother minus the docking feature. It had a decent bump in battery life over the older switch, but still shorter than the new red box Switch featured above. That isn't to say that one Switch is better than the other, the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite each have their own place.
So make sure to order quickly, and don't forget to check out which best-selling Nintendo Switch Games are on sale on Amazon. We'll give you a hint, it's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but be sure to check out Pokemon too. Pokemon Sword and Shield have been making waves with the competitive scene getting a big surprise with the presence of an unlikely pokemon.
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In-Store Deals
If you're going to need the Switch before Christmas, Target and Best Buy each have their own deals. Target is offering a $30 gift card when you order their Nintendo Switch Online, In-Store, or via Order Pickup. The deal is valid for delivery as well, but Target will also not be making it in time for Christmas, so it might be best to pick up the Nintendo Switch in-store. Best Buy is offering the Nintendo Switch along with a free Starlink pack valued at $60.
