Nintendo Switch sale has must-play games from $3 — here’s 21 deals I’d buy

Nintendo Switch games: deals from $3 @ Nintendo Store
The latest Nintendo Store sale has deals starting from just $3 and includes several essential titles including NieR Automata The End of YoRHa Edition, It Takes Two, EA Sports FC 24 and Portal Companion Collection. 

Super Mario RPG: was $59 now $49 @ Amazon
A full remake of the original Super Mario RPG released in 1996 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), this role-playing game sees Mario, Bowser, Peach and some new friends embark on an adventure to repair a wish-granting star. With updated graphics, gameplay and new cinematics, Super Mario RPG has never looked (or played) this well, but the original game's charms have been carefully retained as well. 

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller: was $44 now $34 @ Amazon
This gamepad is officially licensed by Nintendo, so you can be assured of its quality. Not only are its face buttons remappable, you also get a couple of handy additional inputs on the rear of the controller for added functionality.

SanDisk 128GB Memory Card: was $34 now $14 @ Amazon
The Switch doesn't have a great deal of storage space, so boost your system up with an extra 128GB of storage. That's twice as much as the 64GB Switch OLED and 4 times more than the regular Switch's 32GB. Plus with data transfer of up to 100MB/s, you shouldn't have any problems running games from this.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: was $69 now $54 @ Amazon
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the highly-anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, and it doesn't disappoint. Step back into the world of Hyrule, and embark on Link's most perilous quest to date. You'll need to master new abilities such as Ultrahand and Fuse in order to unravel the mystery of what happened to Princess Zelda and defeat the sinister Ganondorf.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope: was $59 now $19 @ Amazon
The sequel to 2017's Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Sparks of Hope once again reunites the residents of the Mushroom Kingdom with the zany Rabbids. This time the unexpected allies are venturing into the stars for an intergalactic adventure. Offering colorful strategy combat, and plenty of planets to explore, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is one of the most overlooked games on Nintendo Switch. 

Persona 5 Royal: was $59 now $39 @ Amazon
Persona 5 Royal is part turn-based RPG and part high-school simulator. You play as a new student who has recently moved to Tokyo, quickly discovering the ability to transverse a strange alternate reality and form The Phantom Thieves. All in an effort to fix the corrupt society around you. Just be warned, once Persona 5 Royal get its hooked into you, it's hard to stop playing. 

Sonic Superstars: was $59 now $29 @ Amazon
A terrific return to form for the medium's most famous hedgehog. Sonic Superstars must rank as one of the finest series entries in the iconic franchise over the past 15 years. It wisely takes Sonic and chums back to their 16-bit platforming roots, delivering old school speedster thrills that will any gamer who ever owned a Sega Mega Drive will love. Superstars is a carefully-crafted love letter to classic Sonic, and longtime fans will love it. 

Cuphead: was $39 now $25 @ Amazon
Don't be fooled by Cuphead's family-friendly visuals, this action-platformer puts up a serious fight. Inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930s, Cuphead is a devilishly difficulty but highly rewarding experience that pits you against a range of memorable bosses as well as run-in-gun levels. This Nintendo Switch version packs the Delicious Last Course expansion, which includes new bosses and a new playable character, Ms. Chalice. 

Assassin's Creed The Rebel Collection: was $39 now $24 @ Amazon
Set sail in two award-winning Assassin's Creed adventures in The Rebel Collection. Bundling together Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Assassin's Creed: Rogue, become a pirate and an assassins hunter as you explore history, eliminate targets and get lost in two sizeable open worlds. This collection has been tailored for the Switch with touch-screen integration, and motion control aiming. And all single-player DLC is included. 

Lego 2K Drive: was $59 now $24 @ Amazon
Ever wanted to speed around a race track in a sports car built entirely of plastic-bricks? Lego 2K Drive brings that dream to life in a content-rich open-world racing experience. There's a Story mode, as well as individual cups, and you'll need to master drifting, boosting and power-ups if you want to claim a spot on the podium. 

Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1: was $59 now $45 @ Amazon
Take a trip through the origins of one of the most acclaimed video game franchises ever in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1. This first package brings together Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3, as well as the original Metal Gear game and its sequel and a selection of supplementary content. 

Ori The Collection: was $49 now $30 @ Amazon
This must-have collection includes the spellbinding Ori and the Blind Forest and its equally-excellent sequel Ori and the Will of the Wisps. These soulful platformers are utterly beautiful and also prove surprisingly challenging thanks to some Metroidvania gameplay twists. These two games were originally released on Xbox consoles and PC, but they feel right at home on the Nintendo Switch and arguably play best on the portable device. 

Just Dance 2024: was $59 now $24 @ Amazon
The latest iteration of Ubisoft's annual Just Dance series has landed on the Nintendo Switch, and it offers up another collection of chart-topping tunes that will have you jumping off your couch to dance along. Just Dance 2024 includes hugely popular tracks from A-list artists including Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, BTS, Black Pink and more.