Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale Discounts Switch Games and Accessories

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Nintendo has launched a 'Customer Appreciation' sale offering discounts on a wide range of Switch games and accessories across Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and its own digital storefront. The sale is funded by tariff-related refunds Nintendo received from the US government. Notable deals include The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for $49, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with the Booster Course Pass for under $60, and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for around $56. Hardware like the Nintendo Alarmo alarm clock is also discounted, dropping from $99.99 to $76.99. The sale runs until September 26th at 8:59 PM PT.

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