

If you're likely to be playing mostly in docked mode, but would still like the option of a handheld OLED panel, however, you'll need to wait for Black Friday itself. The only situation in which we'd recommend you don't buy a Nintendo Switch on Black Friday is if you're looking to play mostly in handheld mode, don't have to buy before the holidays, and there's no Nintendo Switch OLED stock available. Should you go early, then, and scoop up this Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal before Thanksgiving week has even kicked off? If you're going to be mostly playing in docked mode, we say yes - but you'll have to move as fast as you can. However, there will likely be more offers hitting the shelves on the big day itself, even if they don't quite match this level of value.

We don't expect this offer to last long (last year the same bundle sold out in a few hours and didn't return), but it may well be the best we see this year - that was the case in previous Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals.

You're still getting all the same power under the hood and the same battery life, but sacrificing a little screen space and that OLED panel to pay as little as possible for the most bang for buck value. Amazon / Walmart / Best Buy / Nintendo currently has the excellent Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle (with three months of Nintendo Switch Online) for just $299.99 - that's the return of the best deal we've ever seen in the US, and nets you an additional game and some Online time for $50 less than the price of the Switch OLED alone. If you're likely going to be splitting your time between docked and handheld mode, then it's well worth grabbing the high value Nintendo Switch bundles hitting the shelves right now. However, the manner in which you play might change that. However, if this is your first dive into the world of the Switch there are some questions you might need to be asking yourself.īuy now: If you're going to be playing mostly in docked modeīuy on Black Friday: If you are likely to be playing mostly in docked mode but would like to try and get the OLED model for handheld play OR you're playing in handheld mode and don't need an OLED screen (buy a Switch Lite)ĭon't buy on Black Friday: If there's no OLED stock, you're looking to mostly play in handheld mode, and can wait for more restocksĪt face value, Nintendo Switch OLED offers better value for money at $349 / £309 than the standard edition does at $299 / £259. If you're upgrading, of course, then it's going to be a no-brainer - you'll be fighting on the day for the restocks.

Considering there aren't too many early offers on this model flying around, we'd recommend waiting until official offers land on this one. The Nintendo Switch Lite, for example, will likely see some of the best deals of the bunch on the day itself considering its lower price point and handheld-only design. It's a difficult question to answer, especially considering there are three models on offer right now.
