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Anyone know what the best Nintendo switch deal is?

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JoyceDivision · 06/09/2019 23:08

Hi, I am.very un-techy, and am getting muddled looking at different consoles, deals etc....

After having to break it to dc2 that Santa isn't real (a rather innocent 11 yr old getting a bit of grief at school.about it so I made decision for the greater good!) DC had, before realising santa isn't real, mentioned a Nintendo switch for Christmas.

After realising it would be my / she's money, dc2 didn't mention it again, so it would be really nice to try and source a good deal for Christmas: older DC heard conversation and later when chatting mentioned they liked idea of switch and it seemed fair it would be a joint 'big' present.

Only spec is age appropriate games if a bundle, so no higher than 12 and definately not Fortnite!!!

Any help really appreciated

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JoyceDivision · 06/09/2019 23:10

Mine / she's money, not she's! Hmm

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JoyceDivision · 06/09/2019 23:10

Dh's FFS!!!Grin

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ArnoldBee · 06/09/2019 23:12

We got ours from Smyths toys as the 'free games ' were better.

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TooMinty · 06/09/2019 23:14

Watching as my DS is also keen. Even second hand ones seem pricey though.

Kpo58 · 07/09/2019 00:00

It really depends on what they are into. If they aren't into football, a cheaper bundle with a FIFA game won't be as good value as a more expensive one with a game that they do want.

Maybe wait until later in the year when Black Friday is around or when the new games such as the upcoming Pokémon Sword/Shield have been released.

MissHemsworth · 07/09/2019 07:52

We got ours from Smyths toys when they had a money off offer on tech if you spent over a certain amount. It was also a Christmas pressie. We left it till the last minute to see if there were any deals about!

Have you seen they've also just bought out a Switch Light?

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JoyceDivision · 07/09/2019 08:12

Thanks everyone.

Not too fussed about football, prob prefer a mario or similar to go with it.

Switch light??? Arghhh! I think the one with red and blue handsets will do, but anyone got any idea if the new extended battery life versions are worth it?

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Adversecamber22 · 07/09/2019 08:32

If you buy from somewhere like GAME you can immediately trade in a game that has come with a console if you don’t want, I have done this before. Extended battery life is always worth it if the item will get a lot of use.

www.wired.com/story/nintendo-switch-lite-buying-advice/

Here is a decent comparison of the switch and switch lite.

TooMinty · 07/09/2019 08:33

My DS would definitely prefer mario to football game too. Hopefully there will be a sale before his birthday in October!

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