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With major price cuts to games that typically cost upwards of $50 (looking at you, Zelda), these Cyber Monday deals aren't getting any better. We’re here to help you find the best picks for Nintendo's handheld while holiday shopping on a budget. Here's 12 Switch games under $30, and 9 more Switch games under $20.

If you have been holding off on picking up The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a new sale on the Nintendo Switch eShop might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. Since releasing in the first half of 2023,

Confirmation that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be backwards compatible with games from its predecessor means a lot for modern Zelda games.

Like we said, if you're in need of a backup, Tears of the Kingdom is $39.99 at Target for Black Friday. It is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch, and the sequel to Breath of the Wild brings new areas to explore in the clouds and depths below the surface, offering what feels like a brand-new take on Hyrule.

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is on sale for $30 for Walmart+ customers at 12pm EST and everyone at 5pm — save $39.99 at Walmart