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.
Highlighted Sale Prices:
| Game | Sale Price | Original Price |
| Super Mario Odyssey | $40 | $60 |
| Animal Crossing: New Horizons | $42 | $60 |
| Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury | $40 | $60 |
| Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD | $42 | $60 |
| Hades | $9 | $25 |
| Skyrim Anniversary Edition | $28 | $70 |
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.
Nintendo has done something rare: It put its first-party games on sale! The company’s Summer Sale on digital games through the Nintendo eShop kicked off Thursday and runs through July 9, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.