If you feel the need to use that blue shell during the holidays, don't hesitate. The Nintendo Switch bundle includes a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a three-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online, and a standard Nintendo Switch. The bundle is currently available at Walmart, Target, and Best Buy for just $299.99, which is less than the normal price of $368.
Mario Kart is a game that needs no introduction, but it is the best entry in the series to date thanks to the portable form factor of the Switch, and a much improved battle mode. It is getting new tracks with DLC injections.
There are benefits to a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. An individual membership gives you access to exclusive discounts in the Nintendo eShop and allows you to store your saved games in the cloud. It grants you unlimited access to a growing library of classic titles, including Super Metroid, Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Star Fox, just to name a few.
If you pick up Nintendo's discounted bundle this weekend, there are a number of accessories we would recommend for your new handheld, some of which are currently on sale.
Each of the MicroSD cards in the series is branded with a different game logo and can be found in sizes ranging from 128 to 512 gigabytes.
The 8 BitDo Ultimate controller has a charging dock, remappable controls, and is compatible with consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
The 20,000mAh PowerCore Essential holds enough juice to top off your Switch approximately twice over, and theUSB-C port is efficient enough to allow you to continue playing while you charge.
The Hori Split Pad Pro can be used to alleviate hand pain. These controllers are much more comfortable than your standard Joy-Cons. They don't have any support for wireless or rumble, and don't have Near Field Communication for Amiibo.
$46 at Amazon (blue)$46 at Best Buy