Nintendo is bringing the holiday gifts early this year. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will be bundled with Nintendo Switch consoles starting November 28 on Black Friday at select retailers. The game will be included as a download code which is obtained after purchasing a Switch console. Furthermore, the bundle will be available for $299.99, which is what a Nintendo Switch console normally costs on its own. That means you can purchase a Switch console and receive a game at no extra charge.
However, it is really important to note that the Nintendo Switch included in the bundle is an older model of the console. This older model, labeled as HAC-001, has a shorter battery life compared to later versions of the Switch.
Nintendo Discounts on Black Friday
A deal like this would be great on its own, but Nintendo is offering even more to its players. Many games and accessories will be cheaper to buy. Popular titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Tennis Aces, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Super Mario Odyssey, and more will be available at reduced prices. Here is a list of all the good deals coming this Black Friday (Graph below via Business Wire):
| Nintendo Black Friday Offers | |||
| Product | Promotion Dates | Promotion Suggested Retail Price | Savings |
| Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle | Starts Nov. 28 | $299.99 | $59.99 |
| Super Mario Odyssey | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Super Mario Party | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Splatoon 2 | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Mario Tennis Aces | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Kirby Star Allies | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Octopath Traveler | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | Starts Nov. 27 | $39.99 | $20 |
| Pair of Joy-Con controllers (Gray or Neon Red & Neon Blue) | Starts Nov. 27 | $59.99 | $20 |
| Poké Ball Plus accessory | Starts Nov. 28 | $19.99 | $30 |
With the holiday season fast approaching, gamers can nab their favorite Nintendo titles and play new ones with friends and family. If you don’t know what to get somebody for a gift, consider giving them a game they can cozy up with as they’re trying to keep warm. Lastly, remember to shop safely everybody!
Which Nintendo games on this list catch your eye? Any other titles that you hope they will add to the list before Black Friday? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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