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Nintendo’s highly anticipated Switch 2 is expected to hit shelves at some point later this year, but there’s still no official release date. If you don’t want to wait, now’s a great chance to get your hands on a current-gen model at a serious discount. Like Amazon with its Big Spring Sale, Woot just kicked off a massive spring video game sale, and it’s packed with deals — like up to $80 off select consoles. This sale also includes tons of other bargains, on games and accessories for Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and PC. These deals are available only through March 28 or until the stock runs out, so you might want to hurry.
Even eight years after the Switch’s initial release, straightforward deals on Switch consoles are hard to come by. And that makes these Woot offers can’t-miss bargains if you’re hoping to get your hands on a Switch. Right now you can grab yourself the OLED model for just $270, an $80 discount, or pick up the Switch Lite for as little as $165, saving you $35 — but there’s a few things you’ll need to be aware of. Both are Singaporean models, but they’re identical to the American version and will be able to run all US and international titles without a problem. The OLED model is also “new,” but the box has been opened to replace the Singapore power adapter with the American one, so you won’t have to worry about finding a separate outlet adapter.
There’s also a Grade A refurbished model of the Switch OLED that comes with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and is priced at just $299, which is a great deal if you already know that’s a title you’re going to want. And Switch consoles aren’t the only great deals you’ll find at this sale. You can score serious savings on tons of other accessories, like this Turtle Beach Stealth Pro gaming headset, which can be had for $210 off, dropping the price down to just $120.
There are also some incredible game deals, and we’ve rounded up some of the top picks below:
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Why these deals matter
Switch console deals are still pretty rare, so any opportunity to get your hands on one of these top-rated handhelds for less is a pretty great bargain. Not to mention the other deals on hardware and accessories from top brands like Razer and Turtle Beach. Plus, Woot deals often fly “under the radar,” which means they typically aren’t picked up and matched by other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy — making some of the best offers you’ll find right now.
