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The best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals are better than ever this year. The arrival of Switch Lite has not only given retailers a stylish, new unit to move, it's also given them a little more impetus to sell through their stocks of the classic Switch models. While Nintendo rarely budges from its standard prices for each respective system, that means you can expect to find stores doing what they can to make up for the difference - typically that means with increasingly valuable games and accessories bundled-in. Now that Black Friday is in full swing, we're seeing some great discounts on bundles for both Switch and Switch Lite - especially if you use an Amazon $25 credit offer which requires a hidden code (more below). Make sure you stay tuned for more awesome Black Friday game deals as they roll out through the weekend.

So, to help you snare some deals, we'll be getting this page updated every day over the weekend as we highlight the very best Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals. Haven't found the right deal for yourself yet? Check back here as often as possible, as we update our list with top deals on a regular basis. Nintendo don't usually offer big discounts on their consoles and games, so you'll want to be quick if you're looking to snag a Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal that ranks among the very best. This year, you'll have the choice of two different Switch models to take your pick from, so check out our handy guide to the Nintendo Switch vs Nintendo Switch Lite to find out which is better for you. That should help clear up the differences and offer you clarity before you dive in.

Already got a Switch? Then you'll be after some of the best Nintendo Switch games, which will almost certainly be slashed in price. We'll also be scouring the web for brilliant Nintendo Switch accessories to improve your Switch experience, from SD cards that will boost the console's 32GB memory to bonus Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers. On top of these offers, it's worth taking a look at these Black Friday TV deals, as they'll be slashed in price to entice your wallet into spitting up some notes for them.

Black Friday gaming deals across the web

• Amazon.com - New Black Friday deals every day
• Walmart.com - PS4 Pro $299 (was $399), Sega Genesis Mini $45 (was $79.99)
• Bestbuy.com - Doorbuster deals updated daily
• Newegg.com - Save up to 50% on a Samsung QLED 4K TV
• Dell.com - Save up to 35% on Alienware (12 months finance over $699)
• Jet.com - Cheap PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo game deals
• B&H Photo - Big laptop and hard drive deals

Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals

Best Nintendo Switch console only deals

The 'standard' Nintendo Switch is potentially still the best one, and that's because it's true to the name - you can either play it through your TV or on the go in handheld  mode. That sort of flexibility is invaluable, and being able to play on the big screen is ideal for multiplayer matches of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe over the holiday season. If you want to future-proof yourself and be ready for any eventuality, this is the Switch to grab.

Best Nintendo Switch Lite deals

For those who have been hesitant to grab a Switch because of its hefty price tag, the Nintendo Switch Lite is for you. Besides being significantly less expensive than the original model, the Lite is smaller, 22g lighter, and packs a battery that lasts between 20-30% longer than the OG Switch. It also features a cheerful, hard-wearing shell that's perfect for gaming on the go. However, be aware that this system is handheld only - that means you can't play it on your TV.

Switch or Switch Lite on Black Friday 2019?

One of the major questions facing any potential Nintendo Switch owner is: regular or Lite? The Nintendo Switch Black Friday bargains will heavily favour the original Switch model (or rather, the new version with the enhanced battery life), and you're unlikely to see many discounts on the newer Switch Lite. However, the consoles do cater for quite different needs.

If you're looking for the full Switch experience, and want to play on your TV at home, then the regular Nintendo Switch is for you. It costs around $300 full price, but comes with a dock for connecting to the TV, and it's capable of playing games at 1080p when connected to another screen. The battery life of the newest iteration of Switch has been greatly improved too, so it'll last longer in portable mode. It comes with detachable Joy-Cons too, and is available in grey or Neon Red and Blue. Honestly, we'd fully recommend this version for most players.

However, if you want something purely for portable play, then the Switch Lite is for you. Clocking in at $199, it's a less flexible console. You can't attach it to a screen or TV, and the controllers are fixed onto the side of the unit. It does have excellent battery life, and the screen on the Switch itself is capable of playing games at the same 720p resolution as the regular console. It comes in grey, turquoise, and yellow flavours. The money saving is the key factor here - if you only want to play the Switch in handheld mode, then the Lite is an excellent choice.

Nintendo Switch Black Friday accessories

Black Friday is a good time to grab must-have peripherals at a cheaper, more affordable price, so we've gathered some of our favorites here. That ranges from headsets and controllers to SD cards that'll help boost your console's internal storage (which is essential if you want to install more than a few games). 

Nintendo Switch Black Friday games

While most of the good Black Friday deals will focus on hardware and accessories, there are some great offers on games at the moment that any Switch owner should totally take advantage of. You'll find them below.

When do the rest of the Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals start?

Black Friday as a single day, or even a weekend event, is really not a thing anymore. It's sneaking earlier, and earlier, in the month of November, meaning the Nintendo Switch Black Friday deals will arrive in the weeks leading up to Black Friday itself. We've already started to see Switch deals appearing now, although most of them are in the UK. The US is waiting until a bit closer to the day. Technically, Black Friday is on November 29, and the deals should run until the end of Cyber Monday on December 2, but expect retailers to put deals live online as early as two weeks before then. We know that Amazon begins its deals on  November 24, and Target is starting on the 28.

This year, you should also expect the Nintendo Switch Lite price to drop a little – it comes in Yellow, Gray, or Turquoise, and there's a special Pokemon Limited Edition version too.  You will definitely want that.

And, be aware, the original launch model of the Switch is still on sale at some retailers. If you can, try and get the newer version, which comes with an improved battery life of 4.5 - 9 hours compared to the original's 2.5 - 6.5 hours, but you're much more likely to get a Nintendo Switch Black Friday deal on the older model. You can quickly tell whether it's an old or new Nintendo Switch model by the box. The new console comes packaged in an all-red box, while the original model has an image of a TV hovering in the background.