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The Best Time to Buy a Nintendo Switch

Did you know there's a best time to buy a Nintendo Switch? Learn exactly when to purchase in order to save the most money.

The best times to buy a Nintendo Switch are 4th of July, 4th of July Weekend, Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, Wayfair Way Day, back to school season, end of year, holiday season, post holiday season, and all of August.

Nintendo Switches are rarely on sale—about 23% of the year, or an average of 1-in-4.3 days.

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The best months to buy a Nintendo Switch are February, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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The best holidays to buy a Nintendo Switch are 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

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Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy a Nintendo Switch?

The best times to buy a Nintendo Switch are 4th of July, 4th of July Weekend, Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Cyber Monday, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, Presidents' Day, Presidents' Day Weekend, Wayfair Way Day, back to school season, end of year, holiday season, post holiday season, and all of August.

How often are Nintendo Switches on sale?

Nintendo Switches are rarely on sale, approximately 85 days each year, spanning 18 distinct sale periods—that's 23% of the year.

What are the best months to buy a Nintendo Switch?

The best months to buy Nintendo Switches are February, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

What are the best holidays to buy a Nintendo Switch?

The best holidays to buy a Nintendo Switch are 4th of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, and Presidents' Day.

What's the best place to buy a Nintendo Switch?

The best place to buy a Nintendo Switch is at Amazon.

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