Nintendo has introduced a temporary discount promotion across several major retailers and its own digital storefront, citing tariff-related refunds received from the U.S. government as the driver behind the price reductions.
The “Customer Appreciation” sale, which runs through September 26, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. PT, features marked-down prices on a range of Nintendo Switch games and accessories at Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Nintendo’s eShop, according to coverage by [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/994892/nintendo-customer-appreciation-tariff-refund-deal-sale).
The promotion applies discounts to first-party titles for the original Nintendo Switch, alongside select releases and upgrade options for the Switch 2. While primary Switch 2 game editions are not currently discounted, upgrade packs for existing titles have been reduced, including a $9.99 upgrade pack for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Amazon and a $4.99 upgrade pack for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Amazon.
Key software discounts included in the sale comprise:
* The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom: The digital version is listed for $49 at Amazon, Nintendo, and Best Buy, while physical copies are marked down from $69.99 to $48.99 at Best Buy and Target.
* Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: A digital bundle including the Booster Course pass is priced under $60 at Amazon and Nintendo. Physical copies of the standalone game are reduced from $69.99 to $55.97 at Amazon and Walmart, and $55.99 at Best Buy.
* Animal Crossing: New Horizons: The digital edition bundled with DLC is available for $60 via Nintendo.
* Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: Physical copies for the original Switch are marked down from $59.99 to $41.97 at Amazon and $41.99 at Best Buy. The Switch 2 edition is reduced from $69 to $50.99 at Amazon.
* Super Mario Odyssey: Physical copies are listed at $41.97 at Walmart, and $41.99 at Best Buy and Target, down from the standard $59.99 list price.
* Kirby and the Forgotten Land: The digital version is reduced from $59.99 to $41.97 at Amazon and $41.99 at Best Buy.
* Splatoon 3: Discounts are currently active across both physical and digital formats.
Nintendo maintains a dedicated promotional page detailing all eligible hardware, accessory, and software discounts for the duration of the sale window ending September 26.
Sources
– [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/994892/nintendo-customer-appreciation-tariff-refund-deal-sale)
Source: The Verge
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