Nintendo Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale: Dates, deals, and in-store events happening this holiday season
According to the calendar, Black Friday is on Nov. 28 this year, but that date is pretty unimportant these days. Almost every major retailer is dropping Black Friday sales much earlier this year, including Nintendo.
Freshly announced this week, the Nintendo Black Friday and Cyber Monday events will begin on Nov. 20 this year and run through through Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you're on the search for Nintendo deals, you'll be able to shop online at the Nintendo eShop and the Nintendo flagship stores in San Francisco and New York. Best Buy, GameStop, and Walmart are all hosting special events with game demos in-store on select dates between Nov. 15 and Dec. 13.
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the hottest items of 2025, so these sales could be a great time to stock up on new games and accessories or find the perfect gift for Nintendo fans.
What will be on sale at Nintendo for Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
Nintendo doesn't specifically mention any console deals that'll take place during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale, but the gaming giant mentions games and accessories will see a discount. Keep in mind we might see console sales online from retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, but we'll have to wait to find out. These are the deals Nintendo mentions in the sale announcement:
Offers on select games: Check out the My Nintendo Store between Nov. 20 and Dec. 13 to shop the Cyber Deals sale to save on select games.
Deals on physical Nintendo Switch games: Starting on Nov. 23, select retailers will have discounts on physical games like Princess Peach: Showtime!, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Luigi’s Mansion 3 and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades: Score a free upgrade on The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Super Mario Odyssey, and Splatoon for a better experience on the Switch 2.
Save $10: Select amiibo figures and card starter sets will be $10 off at select retailers including those from Street Fighter 6.
Save $20: Beginning on Nov. 30, select retailers and the Nintendo store in San Francisco and New York will offer $20 off Samsung MicroSD Express Cards.
In-store events throughout the holidays
In addition to shopping deals, Nintendo announced a small handful of in-store events that begin on Nov. 15. You'll be able to try out games at these free events, and Nintendo says everyone in attendance will have the chance to win Nintendo-themed giveaways while supplies last. Here are some events to check out this season:
Best Buy: On Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, select locations will host demos of games including Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and more.
GameStop: On Dec. 6, stop by a local store to check out demos of games that include Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, and more.
Walmart: At select stores between Nov. 15 and Dec. 13, check out the GameTruck + Walmart Holiday Tour to play Mario Kart World between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. local time. The event will have free snacks, drinks, and giveaways.
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Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.
