Nintendo Black Friday 2024: 10 craziest gaming deals to avail under $30 

Black Friday Shoppers Hunt For Bargains Across The UK - Source: Getty
Black Friday Shoppers Hunt For Bargains Across The UK - Source: Getty

The Black Friday sale is finally here, which means only one thing - shop until you drop! While most people will use this day for Christmas shopping, one such group has a different plan in mind - gamers. Video games are being sold at heavy discounts across all gaming stores for various consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. Let's take a look at the craziest gaming deals that you can avail under $30 for your Switch this season.

1 - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ($30)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Image via Nintendo)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Image via Nintendo)

The best deal to go for this year is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. In case you didn't know, this game won Best Action/Adventure Game at The Game Awards 2023. It has garnered universal acclaim, selling more than 20 million copies worldwide. Players can purchase it at Walmart for only $30, a whopping $40 discount from its retail price of $69.99.

2 - Super Mario Odyssey ($29.99)

Super Mario Odyssey (Image via Nintendo)
Super Mario Odyssey (Image via Nintendo)

Our second pick is Super Mario Odyssey. This 40-year-old franchise released Odyssey in 2017, and it is considered one of the most-rated games on Switch to date. It has sold almost 28.5 million copies worldwide as of 2024 and is available on Best Buy for $29.99 only, 50% less than its retail price of $59.99.

3 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons ($29.99)

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Image via Nintendo)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Image via Nintendo)

Another well-known gem on the Nintendo Switch console is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This social simulation game is one of the best-selling and most popular games on the Switch, selling a whopping 46.45 million copies worldwide. It is available only for $29.99 at Walmart, again at a 50% discount from its retail price of $59.99.

4 - Hogwarts Legacy ($30)

Hogwarts Legacy (Image via Nintendo)
Hogwarts Legacy (Image via Nintendo)

The ultimate treat for any Harry Potter fan, Hogwarts Legacy lets players enter the wizarding world 100 years before Harry Potter. Known for its great visuals, environment, and story, it has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Players can grab their own copy for a 50% discount at Walmart at just $30.

5 - Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook ($24.99)

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook (Image via Nintendo)
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook (Image via Nintendo)

This RPG by the 35-year-old Megami Tensei franchise came out in 2021 and was nominated for several awards for Best RPG that same year. Set in a post-apocalyptic world occupied by angels and demons, this game is well-known for its design, gameplay, and difficulty. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Steelbook is available at Best Buy at just $24.99, instead of the usual $59.99.

6 - Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 ($18.99)

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (Image via Nintendo)
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 (Image via Nintendo)

If you are looking for a steal deal, then Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is one of the best options out there. It comprises the first five main entries of the 35-year-old Metal Gear Franchise. Players can revisit these five classics for the price of just 1, available on Amazon for over 50% off at only $18.99.

7 - Batman: Arkham Trilogy ($18.99)

Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Image via Nintendo)
Batman: Arkham Trilogy (Image via Nintendo)

Now, what's better than one Batman game? Three Batman games! Batman: Arkham Trilogy lets players revisit the critically acclaimed Batman Trilogy games - Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Night for the price of just one. Available on Best Buy for just $18.99, players will surely enjoy playing this trilogy featuring their favorite caped crusader.

8 - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition ($19.99)

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition (Image via Nintendo)
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition (Image via Nintendo)

The Prince of Persia Franchise, which redefined 3D action games in the 2000s, returned with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown in 2024. Known for its visuals, combat, and in-game puzzles, this reimagined series installment lets fans revisit the Prince of Persia world, making for a great gaming experience. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Standard Edition is available at Best Buy at a $20 drop for just $19.99.

9 - Persona 5 Royal ($14.99)

Persona 5 Royal (Image via Nintendo)
Persona 5 Royal (Image via Nintendo)

This 2016 game, also a part of the Megami Tensei franchise, was considered one of the greatest RPGs of its time. It was recently enhanced and re-released in 2020 and continues to be one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. This classic is available on Best Buy at only 75% off for $14.99.

10 - Balatro ($19.99)

Balatro (Image via Nintendo)
Balatro (Image via Nintendo)

This roulette deck-building game with a poker theme might not seem as exciting to some on the outside, but it is one of the highest-rated games on the Switch, with many known game critics recommending it. Considered one of the most innovative and most exciting games to have come out in 2024, players can avail Balatro for only $19.99 on Best Buy.

These are some of the best and most exciting games you can play on your Nintendo Switch this season, and with deals this sweet, they cannot be missed!

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Edited by Anshika Jain