Ubisoft is running a 40th anniversary sale on Nintendo Switch eShop with discounts up to 90% off select games, including Mario and Rabbids titles. The sale runs until October 8th and covers games for both Switch and Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are heavily discounted in the UK at Argos and Smyths, dropping from £419.99 to £354.99—a £65 saving. The price cut follows Nintendo's earlier price increase due to global component shortages, though it's unclear if the discount is temporary.
Nintendo has made Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown available free to Switch Online subscribers in North America and Europe until September 30, 2026, with a 70% discount during the trial period. The game is considered one of the Switch's most underrated titles, receiving a 9/10 review score despite poor initial sales.
Well Dweller, a critically acclaimed Metroidvania indie game by developer Kyle Thompson, has launched on PS5 with a Metacritic score of 91 and Opencritic score of 90. PS Plus subscribers can get a 15% discount on the game for two weeks, bringing the price down to £13.59/$16.99 from the standard £17.99/$19.99.
Reddit users discovered a pricing exploit allowing Switch 2 games to be discounted by $20 through a banana promotion at Walmart, causing bananas to sell out in some locations. The trick involves purchasing a banana (~20 cents) online with a game order, or simply adding and removing a banana from the cart to trigger the discount.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch is discounted to $34.99 during Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale, representing a 42% discount. The game received an 8/10 review score and can be upgraded for Switch 2 with a $10 upgrade pack. The sale runs until September 26 and includes various Nintendo games, accessories, and amiibo.
Nintendo eShop is offering Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Switch 2 at $9.99 until September 30, with an additional discount available through Amazon gift cards bringing the effective price to $8.98. The game, originally released on PS4 in 2020 and ported to Switch 2 in January, features enhanced graphics and the Yuffie DLC episode.