Nintendo Switch games are on sale for as cheap as $2, here are 9 deals I'd add to my collection

Nintendo Switch games Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, Dave the Diver, Tomb Raider remastered, NBA 2K25 for Nintendo Switch against a blue gradient background.
Nintendo Switch games are on sale as Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders start. (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Nintendo)

It's a great time to be a Nintendo fan and not just because Super Nintendo World opens at Univeral Orlando next month. The Nintendo Store still has games on sale from just $2 this week, plus the next wave of Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are on the horizon.

With upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games priced as high as $80, this savings event is a welcome smorgasbord of deals.

Thankfully, the Nintendo Switch 2 is backwards compatible with old Switch digital and physical games.

Right now, you can save up to 60% on pre-order games, up to 94% on new releases, and up to 96% on all games and DLC. Nintendo is rarely this generous with its Switch game discounts, so it's a great opportunity to expand your library.

Browse: The Nintendo Store's entire sale

One standout deal is Extreme Ride Legacy for $1.99 ($34 off). It includes two adrenaline-pumping racing games, Drift Legacy and Theft Ride Legacy.

This is an excellent deal since you're getting two games for just $2, so it's like you're spending $1 for each title.

Whether you want to rack up on games for the Switch 2, your og Switch, Switch OLED, or Switch Lite, it's a great time to save big.

Nintendo Store game deals end April 28, so don't hesitate too long!

Nintendo Switch games sale — Quick links

Top deals

Extreme  Ride Legacy
Extreme Ride Legacy: was $35 now $2 at nintendo.com

Nintendo takes 94% off Extreme Ride Legacy in this limited-time deal. It includes two games, Drift Legacy, in which you master the art of drifting and dominate the streets, and "Theft Ride Legacy" in which you recover stolen loot in high-speed chases.

Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak
Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak: was $60 now $15 at nintendo.com

The Nintendo Store is slashing 75% off Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak for a limited time. In this deal, you're getting the full game of Monster Hunter Rise and the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion.

Price check: GameStop $60

Linea:  An Innerlight Game
Linea: An Innerlight Game : was $8 now $5 at nintendo.com

Save $3 when you pre-order Linea: An Innerlight Game at the Nintendo Store. This new game from developer Nerd Monkeys is due to release on May 11, 2025.

From the developer: Linea is a beautiful game all about discovery, where narrative & puzzles meld together. Follow the flow of light & help each character as they journey through their own unique stories. With every puzzle you complete, a new line of dialogue will open up to progress further in the heartwarming story.

Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1: was $39 now $13 at nintendo.com

Save 67% on Mortal Kombat 1 at the Nintendo Store. Whether you're a fan of the Mortal Kombat franchise or enjoy kick-ass fighting games, MK1 is a must for your library

Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.

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