The Best October Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals

Prime Big Deal Days is here, offering discounts on the Nintendo Switch gaming console (as well as games and helpful accessories) during the 48-hour sale, which is exclusive to Prime members. You can also find deals on vacuums, tech, kitchen products and more.

I frequently cover shopping events like Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a writer for NBC Select, and I’m a gamer myself, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best October Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated, at least 20% off and at its lowest price in at least three months. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Prime Big Deal Days.

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SanDisk 1TB MicroSDXC-Card

4.8-star average rating from 317,214 reviews on Amazon

While some video games are available on physical cartridges that you slide into the Nintendo Switch, many are available as digital downloads — but the console’s digital storage can only hold so much. This memory card offers 1 terabyte of extra storage and helps games load and save more quickly, according to the brand.

Mirabox Switch Dock Charger 30W

4.4-star average rating from 870 reviews on Amazon

If you don’t want to lug your whole dock around, try this portable dock instead. Roughly the size of an average laptop charger, the adapter charges your Switch and has an HDMI output so you can connect it to a TV or projector. It also resists overheating, according to the brand.

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted

4.7-star average rating from 4,870 reviews on Amazon

In this cult-favorite horror video game, you’re trapped alongside animatronics — among them the namesake Freddy — out for blood. The collection of mini-games (both new and classic) send you out among the monsters to repair ventilation systems, fix seemingly broken animatronics, and keep tabs from a security office.

PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller — Fireball Mario

4.5-star average rating from 8,427 reviews on Amazon

The beauty of a wired controller is that it never runs out of battery. This Nintendo-licensed controller has a 10-foot USB cable for power and a 3.5-millimeter audio jack for wired headphones. It also has two buttons on the back that you can program to your preferences, and is built with anti-friction rings for smooth control over your in-game movements.

Tomtoc Slim Carrying Case

4.9-star average rating from 2,186 reviews on Amazon

A bulky case can be great for long trips, but this slim one is even better if you’re traveling light. Designed for both Nintendo Switch and OLED models (but not the Switch Lite), the hard shell offers protection from bumps and drops and reserves enough room for 10 game cartridges.

Fastsnail4 Pack Grips Kit

4.7-star average rating from 2,540 reviews on Amazon

If you’re playing with more than one person, you’ll each have to game with one small Joy-Con. This set makes the experience more comfortable with ergonomic rubber grips that allow you to play without causing a hand cramp — just pop in the Joy-Con and go. It also comes with grips for the thumbsticks for precise control.

All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting. I also included accessories and games  the NBC Select staff love and use. I ran each deal through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to ensure products are at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in at least three months. All the products I recommend are highly rated items with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews.

I’m a New York-based freelance writer and editor who focuses on beauty, health and gaming for Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. To round up the best discounts on Nintendo Switch during Prime Big Deal Day, I found discounted products either at their lowest price ever or their lowest price in three months. I’ve also covered deals and sales for NBC Select for years.