If you're looking for a Switch and Switch Lite this holiday season you may come up disappointed when it comes to steep discounts, but you may want to be on the lookout for a deal on the Nintendo Switch Online service. It lets you play multiplayer Switch games, like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2, online, and offers tons of classic NES and SNES games for free as long as you're a member. A subscription normally runs you $20, but you can get it for $15 this Black Friday over at Target.
Black Friday 2019 Deals & News
Best Switch Online deals for Black Friday 2019
Membership only deals
The best (and only) Nintendo Switch Online subscription deal announced so far is at Target. You will be able to buy a 12-month subscription for $15, five bucks off the list price. That's a reasonably good deal, and it'd be surprising to see other retailers offer much better considering the relatively low price of the membership to begin with.
If you're more interested in a Switch Online family plan, which normally go for $35 and support up to eight users, it's likely we'll see that discounted as well. Target has a track record of offering Switch Online family memberships for $28 during major sales, so it's possible that deal will make an appearance at Target or elsewhere during Black Friday weekend.
Membership bundled with games
Walmart will have the Overwatch: Legendary Edition on sale for $25, which comes with a three-month subscription of Switch Online. One other game to look out for that could be on sale is the retail edition of Tetris 99 (which comes with the paid DLC). The Switch Online exclusive comes with a 12-month subscription of Switch Online for $30. It's possible that bundle will get discounted on Black Friday too.
Console bundles with Switch Online membership
Google Shopping will have a console bundle that comes with a Nintendo Switch Online 12-month family membership. Google hasn't announced when the deal will be available, but for $305 you'll get the Switch console with upgraded battery life, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and the 12-month family membership ($374 overall value).
Where to find Switch Online deals during Black Friday
We'll be updating this article as more Nintendo Switch Online Black Friday deals are announced, but keep an eye on Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, Amazon, and the Eshop, the Switch's digital storefront.
In addition to gaining access to online multiplayer, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can play dozens of classic NES games and 20 SNES games, including Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid. Switch Online members also get cloud saves for most games, which is an incredibly convenient feature.