The Walmart Labor Day sale kicked off earlier this week and it has some of the best prices on gaming consoles and accessories anywhere right now. More specifically, if you’re in the market for a Labor Day deal on the Switch Lite, Walmart’s sale currently has the lowest prices we’ve found ahead of the long weekend.
Although none of the bundles are currently discounted, there are multiple versions of the Switch Lite that are marked down to pretty reasonable prices. The Turquoise and Gray consoles are the cheapest options available at just $165 each.
Nintendo Switch Lite Deals at Walmart
If you’re just entering the Nintendo Switch ecosystem for the first time, the Switch Lite is a good cheap option that has some limits compared to the dockable standard and OLED versions. We reviewed the Switch Lite back in 2019 and had nothing but good things to say about it.
Should You Buy Refurbished Switch Lite Consoles from Walmart?
All of the Switch Lite consoles we’ve featured above are new, but Walmart also has some refurbished options that are a little bit cheaper. Buying refurbished is a good way to save a little extra cash, but with the discounts available on the newer models happening right now, those savings aren’t that significant. The customer reviews on refurbished Switch Lite consoles at Walmart are mostly positive, but some users did report issues. The risk with buying refurbished tech from any online retailer is that you are more likely to encounter issues with a used item than you are with a brand-new one.
That being said, Walmart has free 90-day returns on refurbished Switch Lite consoles. So if there is a problem within the first three months, you can easily just send it back for a full refund. You can check out Walmart’s policy on restored items in the help section of their website.
Should You Buy Now or Wait for Black Friday?
There are a lot of Labor Day sales happening right now, but Labor Day weekend isn’t necessarily the best time to buy a new Nintendo console. We’ve already seen better prices on the Nintendo Switch Lite during Prime Day and the price will likely drop even further during Black Friday this year. That being said, Walmart currently has the best prices on new Nintendo Switch Lite consoles right now, so it’s still the best place to buy one today. If you don’t want to wait for Black Friday season to come around or for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 to drop prices even further, now is generally a decent time to buy a Switch.
Looking for more deals? Check out our guide to the best Labor Day sales live right now.