Nintendo’s Rare Summer Sale Raises the Bar for Switch Gamers

Nintendo has pulled off something fans have been craving for years: genuine, no-strings-attached discounts on first-party titles and not just a token 10% off, either. With marquee games like Super Mario Odyssey dropping from $60 to $40 and Animal Crossing New Horizons slashed to $42, this sale feels less like a polite gesture and more like Nintendo finally admitting that gamers deserve better deals.

As Switch 2 hardware quietly reshapes the handheld experience, Nintendo is clearly banking on nostalgia and new tech blending into a perfect storm of sales. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury down to $40 and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD at $42 are the kind of price cuts that move units, even among players who already own the originals.

What’s even more striking is the inclusion of third-party gems at impulse-buy levels. Hades for $9 is almost laughably cheap, considering it was Game of the Year material not long ago. And if you’ve ever hesitated on Skyrim Anniversary Edition, the $28 tag is as close to a “why not?” as you’ll get on a classic.

Nintendo is quietly acknowledging that as the gaming landscape gets more competitive even its evergreen library needs an occasional shake-up to stay irresistible. For collectors and casual players alike, this is the moment to stock up because once July 9 hits, these prices will vanish faster than your free time once you start playing.

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If you own a Nintendo Switch or are planning to upgrade to Switch 2, now is the perfect time to grab top-tier games at unbeatable prices. This summer sale rewards fans but also reinforces Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to keeping its platform vibrant and exciting in an increasingly competitive market.