Score Big on Handheld Game Consoles this Black Friday
When it comes to Black Friday, handheld game consoles are a hot commodity. Here's what you can expect this year.
Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle Steals the Show
The Nintendo Switch has become a fan favorite worldwide, boasting popular franchises like Super Mario, Super Smash Bros., Zelda, Pokémon, and more. One of my top Black Friday picks for the Nintendo Switch is the bundle, which includes the Nintendo Switch OLED (currently the best Switch version available), a download code for Super Smash Bros. 2, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for just $350. That's a savings of around $68 compared to a digital purchase.
Original Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite Deals
If you're set on the Original Nintendo Switch, you can still snag a great deal. For $300, you'll get download codes for Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as well as a three-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. That saves you approximately $67.
You can also get your hands on a Nintendo Switch Lite for just $200. This Black Friday, grab Isabella's Aloha Edition with a download code for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This bundle saves you $60.
ASUS ROG Ally: The Ultimate Handheld Gaming Experience
For those who prefer PC games on a handheld device, the ASUS ROG Ally is an excellent choice. Running on Windows 11, it boasts a 7-inch 1080p display, 512GB of storage, and 16GB of RAM, allowing you to run many powerful games. Best Buy is offering the ROG Ally at $620, a $80 savings compared to the usual price.
The best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal is the bundle with the Nintendo Switch OLED, a download code for Super Smash Bros. 2, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for $350, saving you approximately $68.
The worst Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal this year belongs to the Nintendo Switch Lite, Isabella's Aloha Edition, with an Animal Crossing: New Horizons download code, priced at just $200, saving you $60.
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Enrichment Data
- The top Black Friday deals for handheld game consoles encompass the Nintendo Switch OLED, Original Switch, Switch Lite, and ASUS ROG Ally.
- Nintendo Switch OLED:
- Refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED: $298 (15% off) (source: )
- Nintendo Switch OLED Red: £299 at Very, with up to £210 trade-in (source: )
- Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle: $378.85 at Walmart, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online (source: )
- Nintendo Switch Original:
- Standard Nintendo Switch: £292.50, with various bundles available (source: )
- Nintendo Switch Bundle: $299.99 at Amazon, with a $20 discount from the MSRP (source: )
- Nintendo Switch Lite:
- Nintendo Switch Lite: £172, with a £17.84 discount from the original price (source: )
- Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition: $209.99 at Best Buy, including a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription and Expansion Pack (source: )
- ASUS ROG Ally:
- ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme: $450 (14% off) (source: )
- ASUS ROG Ally: $349 at Best Buy, with a $150 discount from the original price (source: )
