TL;DR: Nintendo has announced plans for Black Friday in 2026: From Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99 ($50 off).
Have you been holding off on upgrading your handheld setup after Nintendo’s painful September hardware price hikes? You’re not alone. Times are tough right now in the world of tech, but Black Friday is finally giving you a clean window to strike back.
Nintendo has officially revealed its 2026 Black Friday lineup, locking in bundle discounts and $20 price cuts across flagship games. The headline deal is undoubtedly the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle. You can pick up this popular bundle for $499.99 from Nov. 22 through Dec. 5, saving you $50 on list price.
Early digital game deals kick off on Nintendo starting Nov. 19, followed by physical game discounts at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and GameStop from Nov. 22-29.
Should you wait for Black Friday to shop?
The short answer is yes.
After raising the standalone Switch 2 base price to $499.99 in September, Nintendo’s Black Friday promotion effectively gives you a launch title and online access for free. Buying the console, Mario Kart World ($79.99 value), and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership separately would easily push your cart close to $600. That makes this $499.99 bundle deal pretty appealing.
Nintendo is also knocking $20 off some of the year’s biggest first-party physical releases, including Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (both Switch 2 and original Switch editions), and Kirby Air Riders.
Patience, gamers. The time to shop is coming.
