Nintendo Switch buyer's guide 2026 (US)

Updated 7 November 2026 for Black Friday and the holidays.

US edition. Links go to Amazon US. Switch to the UK guide

The best games to buy for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, picked from the highest-rated games on Switch Scores, plus consoles and accessories.

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Deals at Amazon US

Games and accessories from this guide that are on offer right now.

Persona 5 Royal

$29.44 51% off
List price: $59.99

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Unicorn Overlord

$29.50 51% off
List price: $59.99

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Split Fiction

$35.99 28% off
List price: $49.99

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Resident Evil Requiem

$59.99 14% off
List price: $69.99

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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition

$59.99 14% off
List price: $69.99

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Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

$43.99 12% off
Was: $49.99

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Prices checked 15 November 2026, 10:15 UTC. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.

Consoles and accessories

Nintendo Switch 2

The console on its own.

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Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle

The console with Mario Kart World.

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Nintendo Switch 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza bundle

The console with Donkey Kong Bananza.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

A full-size controller for playing on the TV.

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Joy-Con 2 pair

A second set of Joy-Con 2 controllers, for playing with friends.

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SanDisk microSD Express card for Nintendo Switch 2, 256GB

More storage. Switch 2 can only store games on a microSD Express card, not a standard microSD card.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

For GameChat video and camera games.

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Piranha Plant Camera

A Super Mario-themed camera for Switch 2.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector

Nintendo's own case, with a screen protector.

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Orzly carrying case

A padded case for Switch 2, with screen padding.

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Top Nintendo Switch 2 games

Top Nintendo Switch games

Most Switch games also play on Switch 2.

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