Nintendo has launched its 2026 Summer Sale, offering significant discounts across a wide range of its gaming products, including the Switch 2 console, popular games, and accessories. Many of these deals echo promotions seen during Amazon Prime Day but are now available to all shoppers without requiring a membership.
Essential Game Deals
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available digitally for $42 at Amazon and Nintendo's eShop. However, physical copies can be found for $35.99 at Woot, representing a substantial saving. For those looking to upgrade to the Switch 2 version, the standalone upgrade pack is on sale for $7, down from its $10 list price. Purchasing the physical copy of Breath of the Wild for $36 and the upgrade pack for $7 totals $43 for the Switch 2 Edition, a saving of $6 compared to the current sale price and $27 off the original $70 list price. This deal becomes even more attractive for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack members, who can receive the Switch 2 Edition upgrade at no additional cost when purchasing the base game for $36.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a highly anticipated title, is also discounted, though not as steeply as its previous Prime Day offer. The current deal provides the game at its best available price, accessible to all retailers, not just Amazon Prime members. IGN awarded Metroid Prime 4: Beyond an 8/10, noting its strong moments despite some unevenness.
Mario Tennis Fever has seen a $20 price drop for the Switch 2 version, bringing it down to $49.94, its lowest price to date at Amazon. The game is described as a chaotic party title that is particularly fun in group settings, thanks to its "Fever Rackets" which add unique powers to matches.
Switch 2 Console and Accessories
The "Switch 2: Choose Your Own Game Bundle" remains a compelling offer at $499. This bundle includes a digital game of the buyer's choice—Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia—all of which received scores of 8/10 or higher in reviews. The inclusion of Mario Kart World, which normally retails for $79.99, provides additional value. This bundle is especially timely as it represents one of the last opportunities to purchase the console before Nintendo's planned $50 price increase in September. The Switch 2 is also noted for its ability to play demanding third-party titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil Requiem in their original states, alongside all future first-party Nintendo releases.
For storage, the officially licensed Samsung microSD Express Card for the Switch 2 is available for $39 with free shipping. This deal is particularly relevant given the increasing storage requirements of new Switch 2 games, such as Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade which needs 90-100GB. The current price is $0.99 less than a similar deal offered during Prime Day.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Camera has also seen a significant price reduction, though the final price is only revealed upon adding it to the cart.
Digital Deals and Preorders
Beyond hardware, Nintendo's eShop Summer Sale features digital discounts on titles like Hades II and Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Additionally, a 10% discount is available on $10 Nintendo eShop gift cards, providing a small but welcome saving on digital purchases.
Preordering select Switch 2 games at Amazon currently offers a $10 discount. This includes titles such as Switch Sports Resort, the new Fire Emblem, Splatoon Raiders, and Orbitals. Unlike digital purchases, preorders allow customers to pay only when the item ships, with the option to cancel at any time.