Best Buy has brought back its popular Buy two, get one free on Nintendo Switch for Plus and Total members. If you're already a member, you can dive into the vast catalog and start saving now, but note that Best Buy hasn't released an end date for the offer. If you're not a Best Buy Plus or Total member, you can become a Plus member for just $50/year, which immediately pays for itself when you take advantage of this free B2G1 offer.
Except for clearance and open box listings, 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 pre-orders for digital Switch games at Best Buy. If you don't own a Switch yet but are interested in Best Buy's deal, your best bet is to buy the Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing bundle for $159 at Walmart.
We've rounded up some notable pre-orders and Switch exclusives to help you navigate Best Buy's B2G1 freebie. Keep in mind that you'll need to be a Plus or Total member to take advantage of the event, but the Plus tier membership will pay for itself right away. You'll save $10 on your first three pre-orders if you buy $60 games. After that, your overall savings will obviously increase with each order.
We've separated pre-orders from currently available games and organized both lists alphabetically. We've bolded some of the most popular pre-orders as well as recent releases and games that rarely get discounts.
Free Nintendo Switch Game Pre-Orders B2G1

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With pre-orders included in the deal, 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 until after they launch, making this a great way to save some cash 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 exciting pre-orders from the B2G1 free event include RetroRealms Double Feature: Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead Special Edition (which includes a Michael Myers plush) and Final Fantasy I-VI Collection: Anniversary Edition.
When it comes to currently available games, 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 is particularly fitting for Echoes of Wisdom, as it shares a similar art style and top-down perspective. Another notable game to consider is Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Deluxe Set, which includes the recently released compilation of retro challenges and a few nostalgic collectibles.
On top of this great deal, Plus members get free two-day shipping on select items, access to exclusive sales, and extended 60-day returns. My Best Buy Total is more expensive at $180/year, but it unlocks additional protection plans for electronics, 20% repairs, 24/7 tech support, and more.
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