One Nintendo Switch fan found some incredible clearance deals at Target, snagging games like Super Mario RPG and Yoshi’s Crafted World at steep discounts. First-party Nintendo Switch games rarely have massive sales, making these finds particularly notable.
While Nintendo launched the Switch 2 on June 5, fans continue to have the incentive to pick up the last generation’s games. Thanks to backwards compatibility, many titles for the original Switch are playable on the new hybrid device. Additionally, the 2017 Switch is one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time, ranking close behind the PlayStation 2. With its huge install base in mind, many people are still looking to pick up some of the console's best games for the first time.
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Nintendo Switch Fan Gets Great Discounts on 5 Switch Games at Target
Recently, one gamer scored an incredible deal on Switch games at Target and shared a look at what they purchased on Reddit. Known as Fun-Acanthaceae1075, they found deals on five Switch games, which cut the regular prices by massive amounts. Specifically, the Nintendo fan picked up Pikmin 1+2 for $14.99, Super Mario RPG for $17.99, Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze for $24.49, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe for $17.99, and Yoshi’s Crafted World for $25.99. According to Fun-Acanthaceae1075, they were “very hyped” to check out the games, especially the bundle of classic Pikmin titles.
These clearance deals have caught the attention of many gamers on the Switch subreddit. In the comments, many users were surprised by the good deals the Fun-Acanthaceae1075 found on the games. In addition, the deals served as a reminder to check the clearance section at stores like Target, as unexpected finds can be made. However, it should be noted that not every store will have such good discounts, as many comments pointed out that their local stores did not have the same quality of selection. Furthermore, deals like what Fun-Acanthaceae1075 found could disappear quickly.
Nevertheless, these games bought on clearance at Target highlight the variety of Switch games available. While gamers wait for the Switch 2 to release more first-party titles, the last generation can help fill in the gaps via backwards compatibility. Additionally, some titles have received upgraded editions on the new hardware. For example, Super Mario Party Jamboree received a Switch 2 Edition that owners of the original game can upgrade to for $19.99.
It will be interesting to see what other last-gen games Nintendo decides to give Switch 2 Editions. In the meantime, it might be worth keeping a close eye on the clearance section at Target in case any more deals on original Switch games pop up.
Nintendo Switch
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Weight
- .88 lbs
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Display
- 6.2-inch LCD Screen / 1280 x 720
- Battery
- Approximately 4.5 - 9 hours