In the market for a new Nintendo Switch for Christmas this year? Well, you have a wide variety of options, from default consoles to special bundles packed with free games and extras. At this point in the Switch's lifespan, we'd strongly encourage you to opt for the latter, as that's where the best value for money lies.
The Fortnite bundle, for example, is the same price as the Switch on its own, but comes with exclusive content for the world's biggest battle royale shooter. That includes an outfit, glider, harvesting tool, and 1,000 V-Bucks, which will let you grab a Battle Pass right away. Bargain! Even if you don't like Fortnite, it's free stuff, making this something of a no-brainer.
If you don't mind spending a bit more, you'll soon be able to get bundles that include games like Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, or Diablo III Eternal Collection. Not only do these bundles cost about the same as the console and game would anyway, they include extras like themed Joy-Cons and dock, and perhaps an extra controller or accessory. Basically, you do end up getting more for your money versus buying everything separately, and you always get something exclusive. Neat.
So without further ado, let's take a look at the best Nintendo Switch Bundles, and then the best prices for them beneath. We've split the Bundles up into US and UK prices so you can choose options depending on your territory.
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Nintendo Switch Diablo III Bundle
The latest Nintendo Switch Bundle up for grabs is this limited edition Diablo III offering. It comes complete with a branded carry case, dock, and Switch unit, as well as Diablo III Eternal Collection itself and the Ganondorf Armor Set.
We're expecting this bundle to be listed in North America soon, so we'll update this guide when they become available.
Nintendo Switch Diablo III Bundle - UK
Nintendo Switch Fortnite Bundle
Fortnite might be free to play, but that doesn't mean this Switch Bundle is short on value. You get the console at its regular price, with all the extras, and on top of that Fortnite pre-installed with exclusive skins and enough V-Bucks to get yourself a Battle Pass right away.
Even if you don't care about Fortnite, this now offers the best value for a new Switch.
Nintendo Switch Fortnite Bundle - USA
Nintendo Switch Fortnite Bundle - UK
Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Bundle comes loaded with a digital version of the game, but that's not the best reason to buy this bundle over the others. What you're really getting this for are the themed Joy-Cons and Dock, which are incredibly classy.
Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle - USA
Nintendo Switch Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle - UK
Nintendo Switch Pokemon Let's Go Bundle
Speaking of themed Joy-Cons and Dock, the Pokémon Let's Go Bundle includes a cute option for the younger (at least at heart!) audience. The Joy-Cons are decked out in Pikachu and Eevee colours, and the Dock includes lovely images of the two.
If you're wondering why it's more expensive than some of the other options, that's because it also includes a digital copy of the game and the Poké Ball Plus Controller.
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Let's Go Bundle - USA
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Let's Go Bundle - UK
Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey Bundle
The Super Mario Odyssey Switch Bundle was last year's best option but remains a solid candidate in 2018. You get a digital copy of Super Mario Odyssey alongside those gorgeous red Joy-Cons – which are a particular treat for UK buyers, as you can't purchase them separately over here yet.
It includes a themed carry case too, so you won't have to splurge out on one of those too.
Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey Bundle - USA
Nintendo Switch Super Mario Odyssey Bundle - UK
Nintendo Switch Mario Tennis Aces Bundle
The Mario Tennis Aces Bundle is a bit tough to track down at this point, but if you want a Bundle that includes the sports game, you can't go wrong with this. It also includes 1-2-Switch as a bonus.
Nintendo Switch Mario Tennis Aces Bundle - USA
Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Bundle
The Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Bundle is also quite tricky to find in the wild these days, but if you can track it down, it comes loaded with a digital copy of Splatoon 2, those lovely Neon Green, and Pink Joy-Cons. Much like with the Mario Odyssey Bundle, it includes a Splatoon 2-themed carry case. Yum!
Nintendo Switch Splatoon 2 Bundle - USA
Which Nintendo Switch Bundle are you most excited for? Are you hoping to find one under your tree this Christmas? Let us know all about it in the comments section below.
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The best bundle is Switch day one edition that I have. Brought with a lot of love and hope.
I’m just pleased NL put a photo of the box every time, as I’d forgotten what each one looked like as I slowly scrolled down...
@0muros Agreed!
I will admit BEFORE I say anything, that I don't know anything about fortnight, so I will ask this.....
isn't Fortnight an online only play game, or can it be played off-line, (no internet or other local Switch's, just you) ???
@TheGhostWhoWalks they need to make money. If everyone would just turn off their adblockers there would probably be less of these articles.
When I picked up Mario Party at Smyths the 6 customers in front of me all picked up the fortnite console.... Hopefully that bundle sells well to extend the user base.
For those in UK living near Smyths it is worth doing the pre-order for collection on certain games as you get a fiver off too.
How stupid to even include the now-discontinued Splatoon 2 bundle here with its grossly inflated price. It would be a LOT cheaper to buy standard bundle and get Splatoon 2 and its respective Joy-Con separately (so you are now with TWO sets of Joy-Con) with enough change left over to ride the trolley from Battery Park to the polo grounds...
Some bundles I would rather see would be more for the solo players
Skyrim, Final Fantasy VII, Metroid Prime 4, Yoshi's Crafted World,
or better yet a special "Starter Package"
included would be one Switch game, perhaps Mario Odyssey, but also some throwbacks blanketing genre's so you see if you may like some other type games you would not have considered
Zelda: Skyward Sword, Metroid Prime 1, Super Paper Mario, Pokemon Black 2, Final Fantasy VI (all with updated graphics)
these would introduce players to not only different genre's, but also different playstyles and Santa Claus may be more willing to spend $400 on a bundle with 6 games than a $350 bundle with one game
just an idea
@jhewitt3476 Your concept is cost-effective for Nintendo til you said all 6 of those games would have updated graphics. Nintendo could sell all 6 separately and make more profit. If they were just ports, it might be feasible but even then if we have virtual console or something similar they'd still make more
@TheGhostWhoWalks Can't really blame Nintendolife, though. They need to make revenue so they can pay staff and continue writing the content I come to read weekly. It is what it is.
I'm really happy to see Nintendo actively bundling their product and getting more SKUs onto shelves. You never know what box may appeal to someone. I'm upgrading my current Switch to the Smash Bros one. I really like that dock and I generally prefer limited edition consoles over the regular ones. I'll just sell my current Switch for $200 and mitigate the costs that way. The Joycons are disappointing, though. The Pokemon ones are much better!
@jhewitt3476
Online only but doesn’t require the subscription.
The Pokemon joycons looks quite nice, especially the Eevee one. I may import the joycons only from Japan.
Sees the word "Deals" in the title, expects no deals in the advertisement, I mean article, isn't disappointed as every item is MSRP.
Day one bundle with blue and red joycon, extra set grey joycons, pro controller, charging grip, Zelda BoTW collector's edition with Sheikah case, map, and coin, Zelda stickers for dock and joycons, hard cover guide, Fast RMX and Shovel Knight. Hundreds of hours of entertainment.
Actually the best deal is Tesco's at current with £289 switch any colour and either oddessy or party or kart or tennis free!
If you know a team member they can get you a extra 10% off as well.
@VexingInsanity
when I said "updated graphics", I was just talking if needed, like FF 3 (aka FF 6) could be updated to Octopath Traveler type, Metroid Prime 1, could use a little cleaning, nothing dramatic, but yah, it would add a couple $$$,
but I also said people would be more willing to pay $400 for the six-pack than $350 for the one-pack, so they could recoup it very easily in sheer numbers
I think the best guide for a deal is to wait, if you can, until Black Friday on the 23rd Nov.
Got a bundle with Odyssey and Kart 8 (didn’t have a Wii U).
God, what a wonderful decision.
One of the things I dislike most about Nintendolife is their penchant for calling advertisements "guides". It's a sleazy practice and a major turnoff, and it demonstrates that no content on this website can really be trusted to be impartial.
When a site uses language like "best value for money" to describe a bundle like the Splatoon 2 bundle (where you're paying $140 over MSRP just to have Splatoon-colored Joy-Cons), it leaves a really bad taste in the mouth.
I strongly recommend looking for a more honest way to boost site revenue. I don't think any of the site's users would object to these routine roundups if they weren't described as "guides" and filled with misleading language like "best deals" and "that's where the best value lies".
@JasmineDragon Agreed.
@DockEllisD ahh I can't find my email. Is it a separate email with just the code or was the code bound to a receipt from eshop?
Clearly the Fortnite bundle is the only one remotely worth it.
I think Nintendo have discovered a new cast cow in the form of a controllers.
Only the fortnite bundle makes sense. The other ones are neat if you're really into those games, but no physical makes it eh.
Switch is $300, games are $60 full retail. Most often you can get huge discounts physical from best buy or amazon. Or wait 2 months and buy them at $45.
The only two of these that I would jump for right now are the Smash bundle and the (ridiculously inflated) SMO bundle. That said, I'll still be waiting a few months to see what the rumored new SKU might be before jumping on the Switch train. I have enough games to play already.
This is the most obnoxious article I've ever clicked on from NL
And all of this goes out the window the second that New Switch XL comes out.
@TheGhostWhoWalks lol price keeps going up as I scroll down. Black Friday is next month, so let's await some sales first. It's stupid to buy now.
I made it!!!!!! Scrolled all to the bottom
How is that Super Mario Odyssey bundle a "deal" at $164 over the standard price?
Is that one amazing case to be worth $104?
$539 for a game code and a case.
Nice deal.
The Splatoon and Mario Odyssey bundles are WAY overpriced. Also if you don't care about Fortnite, the fornite bundles are nothing special. I don't like just decals on the docks wish they'd do different colored docks and the stencil art on the different colored docks. Overall glad I already have my switch as none of the bundles have been that interesting yet.
Can someone PLEASE destroy the Xmas at the start of the article, I'm not religious or anything, but that and chillax are two of the most offensive words in the english language right now
@Nemodius
Online only. Sorry pal.
I got a Red and Blue joy-con Switch and bought Odyssey seperatly. One of the best choices ever. Birthdays are awesome, y'know?
On another note, with all the content in smash along with the joy-cons, the smash one is likely the best deal. I'm also thinking on ordering those smash joy-cons along with the pro controller for my birthday this year, or maybe Christmas. Only time will tell.
@Lord That deal is much better than any stated here by miles. It means you are getting any of those games for just a tenner.
The super mario one would be a no brainer, if it wasn't a digital coupon.
Where's the mario kart 8 deluxe bundle by the way?! And a breath of the wild bundle including a dlc pass...
I'm sure that this has been mentioned already, but what's the point of displaying the heavily inflated Splatoon 2 and and Super Mario Odyssey bundles? You'd get much better bang for your buck in those cases by buying the console and game separately.
I mean, okay, there are those unique Joy-cons, but I'm sure there are cheaper ways to get those.
@Bunkerneath Oh no. How dare NL say “Christmas” in their article heading. Not every person who speaks the English language is offended by the word ‘Christmas’ or other languages.
Own a day 1 switch, but also getting the Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu switch bundle, arriving tomorrow. Big pokemon fan, and had over £100 of amazon vouchers collecting dust so grabbing it for just shy of £220
URGENT OFFER!
365games.com have Nintendo switch for £269 plus until Friday 16th at midnight an extra 10% off anything!
£247 and you get cash back in points to put towards a game
Why is the Nintendo Switch Hardware with Splatoon 2 bundle so expensive?
The Best Switch was the Switch release March 17, 2017 any after that unless they had the Physical game got overpriced.
@cb3 maybe it comes with the Digital Splatoon 2 download.
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