Good Nintendo Switch price?

The new Switch mini just came out at the hot price tag of $200, I doubt there will be a lower price, but there might be a bundle with game(s) for black Friday or before Christmas.

You’ll probably want the original version of the Switch, and not the Switch Lite, because of the removable controllers.

Yes, wait until BF, because you’ll likely see some great Nintendo deals. Nintendo isn’t in the habit of big discounts, but last year, we saw overall savings of $50-$90 for various Switch packages (or bundles with free games and accessories).

As far as games go, anything first-party (i.e. made by Nintendo) is kid-friendly. A 5-year-old might be too young to appreciate most games, though. I’d say that something like Mario Kart and Yoshi’s Crafted World would be good choices. Games like Smash Brothers and Mario Odyssey are amazing, but might be a little too complex for kids that young. Well, the 7-year-old might do well with Mario, at least. Breath of the Wild is probably the best game on the system, but it’s for tweens and older (get it for yourself, IMO). I don’t know much about them, but maybe the Lego games?

The eShop has a lot of little kid-friendly digital titles, so spend some time exploring it.

Also, you should really consider getting some 2DS systems on top of your Switch purchase. The DS is end-of-life and on its way out, but the game selection is even more kid-friendly than on the Switch, and there are a lot of games to choose from. You can get a 2DS packaged with a game, new, for like $50-$60 even today. Check a local Target’s clearance shelf for example.

Some kids will love Breath of the Wild, even if they don’t stay on task, because it’s a giant playground. Kids engage with games differently than adults, and I’ve played Zelda since I was 3 and didn’t know what I was doing, but just liked wandering around and seeing all the different screens.

I’d actually probably recommend the Lite for kids, since the detachable joycon could be easier to break or lose otherwise.

Other games to suggest would be Snipperclips, a game where two shapes clip each other into specific shapes to solve puzzles. It’s a simple enough premise, but challenges kids to think laterally about how to best solve problems.

There’s also Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze, which is a beautiful and colorful game with simple controls. It’s a very well done platformer, and it has a lot of variety.

I see these on fb marketplace with extra games and accessories all the time for that price point, but wondered why so many folks were selling them. Being a somewhat new system, you might get lucky and find a good deal on one with games that are age appropriate for your nephews. It’s risky, though using the social yardsales. There are good and bad deals out there. And, buying used might not interest you, anyway. Good luck!

Echoing what others have said here, most of the first-party Nintendo game titles will be safe for kids to play. If they like Super Mario, the new Super Mario Maker 2 allows them to construct their own custom-made Mario levels, which is a neat family activity. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has features and controls that make it very easy for beginners or young racers to learn and play, too. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Yoshi’s Crafted World would also be great choices, as would New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe and Super Mario Party (a board game-style title). Many of these games are tons of fun with multiple players, if not more so than playing alone.

The new Switch Lite costs $200 instead of $300 by itself, but do keep in mind that the Joy-Cons (controllers) cannot be detached from the Lite version, and it also cannot be docked and played on a television…it is handheld mode only.

You really can’t go wrong though…the Switch is an excellent choice for younger gamers.

I’m personally waiting for a bundle on Super Mario Maker 2. I loved the original on Wii U and that was bundled with the console. Since the only bundle at the moment has a Pokemon game (which seems to get harder to find), I’m expecting a new Switch bundle by the end of the month.

A bundle on BF is your best bet but good luck getting one. The new Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a great game for both of those age groups. It’s simple enough to just pick up but difficult enough to challenge the older kids. It also finally has a multiplayer mode so they can play together.(assuming they want to, as bro’s can be a bickering lot)

I didn’t see anyone else mention it, but aside from the Switch Lite, Nintendo also released the “new” Switch. It’s exactly like the original version, except it offers around 70%-80% better battery life (2.5-6.5 hours on the old, 4.5-9 hours new). Be aware there is still a robust quantity of old model Switches in channel. Particularly in gray market channels. When comparing used console pricing or gray market pricing to new console pricing, keep this difference in mind. Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater to save $20 in a gray market purchase. Also, gray market sellers very commonly misrepresent which version of something they have, or use convoluted wording to mask what version you’ll truly be receiving, so caviat emptor.

Expect at least some retailers to be offering the old model in their Black Friday featured sales.

The new Switch model number is HAC-001 (-01) and the original Switch model number is HAC-001. No trailing (-01).

TBH Nintendo doesn’t normally put their things on that steep of a sale, so I wouldn’t expect too much of a discount ever. I’d avoid the lite since some games and experiences simply won’t be possible with it.

My boys are pretty much the same ages and we don’t have many games yet so I’m taking notes. They do love Mario Kart 8 and a simple Carnival game with a bunch of mini games. I’ve also convinced them that we have the version of the Switch that doesn’t come out of the dock so it only works on the TV. So far that has prevented a lost or broken unit.