Nearly three years on from its debut, the Nintendo Switch has carved a successful niche for itself in the gaming market. It might not be anywhere near as powerful tech-wise as its competitors, but its versatility and portability have made it a viable option for casual and hardcore gamers at home and on the go. Not to mention, the Switch has an ever-growing library of great games both new and old.
So it may be closing in on its third birthday and things like Google Stadia and the next-gen consoles coming in 2020 are going to be big, but the fact stands: the Switch remains a good choice for curious consumers looking for a new and reasonably-priced gaming machine this holiday season. And if they’re inclined to buy online, Amazon has a deal that will get them some extra value in return.
This is a little different than the usual deals one might expect to find, as the price for the Switch is the same as it usually is, $299. Instead of offering the Switch for less, Amazon’s latest promotion is throwing in an additional $30 in free Amazon credit for purchasing the console at base price. It might not be the discount that many would have preferred, but that will no doubt be helpful for those who were planning on turning to Amazon for their holiday shopping anyway. Best of all, there aren’t any hoops to jump through to get that Amazon credit. All one has to do is enter the promo code D3E2CDJ6GB6S upon checkout.
Once that’s done with, odds are customers will receive their new console within the time slated by their chosen shipping option, but it should be noted that it’s possible (extremely unlikely, but still possible) they might not actually get it, especially if they live in the UK. It’s been recently reported that Amazon customers there have been ordering Switches only to receive a random assortment of items in the mail instead, including toothbrushes, tambourines, and condoms. There's also the holiday season that could affect shipping.
If it’s an actual discount on Nintendo products that one’s looking for, then one can look to Nintendo’s website, where currently the Switch’s NES controllers are available in a $29.99 double-pack, a 50% markdown from its usual $59.99 price-tag.
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