Nintendo Summer Sale Brings Big Discounts

Nintendo has introduced a limited-time Summer Sale on the Nintendo eShop, offering discounts on a wide range of digital titles. The sale, which began on Thursday, will run through July 9 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. This event marks an uncommon move for the company, which rarely offers price reductions on its first-party games. The discounts are available on titles compatible with the recently released Switch 2, including several that have received updates to run on the new hardware.

Nintendo Summer Sale Brings Big Discounts

Nintendo Summer Sale Brings Big Discounts

Here’s a glimpse at some of the discounted games:

• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening - Now $42 (originally $60)
• Super Mario Odyssey - Now $40 (originally $60)
• Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury - Now $40 (originally $60)
• Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD - Now $42 (originally $60)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Now $42 (originally $60)
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle + DLC - Now $60 (originally $85)
• Hades - Now $9 (originally $25)
• Tetris Forever - Now $15 (originally $20)

Nintendo has kicked off a rare Summer Sale on the eShop, and it’s a solid chance to pick up some of the company’s biggest titles—many of which have been updated to run on the new Switch 2 hardware. The sale runs through July 9 at 11:59 p.m. PDT and includes a mix of first-party blockbusters, cult favorites, and a ton of third-party and indie gems.

Nintendo Summer Sale Brings Big Discounts

First-Party Titles Get the Spotlight

Nintendo doesn’t discount its first-party games often, so this sale is worth checking out if you’ve been waiting to round out your Switch library—or just want something new to play on your Switch 2. Games like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and Super Mario Odyssey are all part of the promotion, each available for $40 or less.

These titles still hold up in 2025, especially with free updates that enhance performance on Switch 2. Also featured are Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, and Nintendo Switch Sports. Even the Animal Crossing bundle that includes DLC has seen a drop from $85 to $60.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Third-Party Deals Pack a Punch

The sale goes beyond Nintendo’s own catalog, with a wide range of third-party and indie titles also marked down. Standouts include Hades for just $9 (originally $25), Balatro at $13.49, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for $36. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced roguelike, a strategy-heavy card game, or a long-form RPG, there’s something here worth grabbing.

There’s also a mix of retro and remastered titles on sale, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition, Tetris Forever, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Ultimate Edition. These games all play well on Switch 2 and offer strong value, especially at these lower prices.

Nintendo Summer Sale Brings Big Discounts

Good Time to Fill Up That Switch 2 Storage

With so many titles optimized or updated for Switch 2, this sale makes a strong case for expanding your library. Whether you’re diving back into classics or finally trying out games you missed the first time around, it’s a solid opportunity to make use of that new hardware.

Nintendo hasn’t said whether more sales like this will follow, so if you’re interested, it’s best not to wait. The sale wraps up July 9, and once it’s gone, there’s no telling when—or if—some of these titles will see discounts again. Here is a list of all the games mentioned:

1. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
2. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
3. Super Mario Odyssey
4. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
5. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Definitive Edition
6. Nintendo Switch Sports
7. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
8. Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer
9. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
10. Balatro
11. Hades
12. Tetris Forever
13. Metal Slug Tactics
14. Yakuza Kiwami
15. Monster Train First Class
16. Diablo 3: Eternal Collection
17. Borderlands 2
18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge – Ultimate Edition
19. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
20. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition
21. Everhood 2
22. Sonic x Shadow Generations
23. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance