The Nintendo Switch remains one of the most popular platforms in gaming today, dominating sales charts year-round and not just during the holidays. Of course, this success makes it an even better gift in the holiday, especially since a Switch Lite, regular Switch model, or even Switch OLED is a good gift for a gamer of any age: just old enough to play games to a seasoned gaming veteran. But, if someone is gifting a switch, it needs games to go with it.

This is a bit of a catch, though. Nintendo games hardly go on sale, and many remain full price for years after their release. This is true of Paper Mario: The Origami King, the latest in a beloved spin-off series and a solid gift in its own right. In it, Mario must defeat King Olly who is “folding” the paper world into origami, complete with an interesting story, companions like Olivia and Bobby, and puzzle-oriented turn-based combat. It’s not the most difficult game either, making it perfect for a relaxing gift.

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Luckily, though games ever go on sale, Nintendo has announced some of its Black Friday deals. Several games are $20 off for Black Friday, including Paper Mario: The Origami King. This means it can be picked up for $39.99 between November 21 and November 27 at all participating retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, and so on. It’s likely to be available on the Nintendo eShop as well.

Those planning their shopping for the week of Black Friday should keep an eye on this, but it’s worth reiterating this official Black Friday deal, announced by Nintendo, is only available between November 21 and November 27. Notably, however, it seems that Amazon currently has it listed, directly as an Amazon Choice item, cheaper than this advertised price. It’s uncertain how long this particular deal will last, but for those looking to pick it up sooner, Amazon has the cheapest price as of this writing:

  • Paper Mario: The Origami King at Amazon - $34.99

Black Friday is about three weeks away, but recent years have seen retailers shift to various formats to prevent crowded stores, especially during the pandemic. It’s also worth noting that, for bigger gifts like the Nintendo Switch itself, supply shortages are a possibility as a result of the pandemic too. As such, the best practice to find gifts like these may be to shop early and shop smart, snagging the most important gifts and their accessories as soon as possible this year.

Paper Mario: The Origami King is available on Switch.

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