Best Buy has its popular Buy two Nintendo Switch games and get one free for Plus and Total members. If you’re already a member, you can dive into the extensive catalog and start saving right away – but note that Best Buy hasn’t announced an end date for the offer yet. If you’re not a Best Buy Plus or Total member, you can become a Plus member for just $50/year, which will pay for itself immediately when you take advantage of this free B2G1 offer.
Except for clearance and open box offers, All Nintendo Switch games, including pre-orders, are eligible for B2G1 for free.This includes both physical and digital formats, though you won’t find any pre-orders for digital Switch games at Best Buy. If you don’t already own a Switch but are interested in Best Buy’s deal, your best bet is to pick up the Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing bundle deal for $159 at Walmart.
We’ve compiled lists of notable pre-orders and Switch exclusives to help you take advantage of Best Buy’s free B2G1 deal. Remember: You’ll need to be a Plus or Total member to take advantage of the promotion, but the Plus tier membership pays off immediately. You’ll save $10 on your first three pre-orders when you buy $60 worth of games. Of course, your total savings will increase with each order after that.
We’ve separated pre-orders from currently available games and arranged both lists alphabetically. We’ve highlighted some of the most popular pre-orders in bold, as well as new releases and games that are rarely discounted.
B2G1 Free pre-orders for Nintendo Switch games
Free B2G1 exclusive titles for Nintendo Switch now available
With pre-orders included in the sale, this opens up plenty of opportunities to save on highly anticipated Nintendo games like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, and Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club. These upcoming games likely won’t see any discounts before release, so this is a great way to save a few bucks and fill your gaming calendar for the rest of the year.
If you’re a JRPG fan, titles like Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Ys X: Nordics Deluxe Edition, Ys Memoire: The Oath of Felghana Refined Edition, and Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven might be a better option.
Other great pre-orders in the free B2G1 event include RetroRealms Double Feature: Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead Special Edition (which includes a Michael Myers plush toy) and Final Fantasy I-VI Collection: Anniversary Edition.
As far as games currently available go, it’s hard to beat The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link’s Awakening, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Link’s Awakening pairs particularly well with Echoes of Wisdom, as it has a similar art style and overhead view. Another notable game to consider is Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Deluxe Set, which comes with the recently released compilation of retro challenges and some nostalgic collectibles.
Aside from this great deal, Plus members are entitled to free two-day shipping on select items, access to exclusive deals, and extended 60-day returns. My Best Buy Total is more expensive at $180/year, but offers additional protection plans for electronics, 20% off repairs, 24/7 tech support, and more.
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