I've owned the Nintendo Switch since day one, here are the Black Friday deals I'd recommend

Wondering why you can trust my expertise over Black Friday?

As Hardware Writer at TechRadar, it's my job to keep a close eye on the prices of many of the latest gaming products, including the Nintendo Switch family of consoles plus its games and accessories. I have covered multiple sales events and have heaps of experience from both my time at TechRadar and at gaming magazines.

Anyone who has followed my work will know that I regularly take the time to seek out the very best savings, a practise that started all the way back in the "Dash's Dazzling Deals" column in PLAY Magazine where I spotlighted killer gaming discounts for those on a tight budget.

It's not just me though, as I am also joined by our wider team of gaming experts who all bring years of experience to the table. Together, we have spent countless testing a wide range of products so know which ones are definitely worth your while. If it's high-quality and on sale, you can bet that it will be spotlighted here.

If you're shopping in the UK, now might be the time to get yourself a Peely pad. The Fortnite Peely edition of the PowerA Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller is 25% off at Argos - making it a great choice for fans of the battle royale game. A code for a bonus in-game item, the Prickly Axe, is even included in the box which is sure to delight dedicated players.

This mellow yellow controller boasts a cute design inspired by everyone's favorite sentient banana, Peely. This price is also matching Amazon's lowest-ever, so you're getting a great deal here.

In terms of overall features, this is a rechargeable wireless controller with a 30 hour battery life. It also has two remappable buttons, which you could potentially program to swap between your favorite weapons or quickly open the build menu in game.

PowerA Nintendo Switch Wireless Controller - Fortnite Peely: was £44.99 now £33.75 at Argos

Here's a great deal for those in the UK. The Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Bundle is not only back in stock at Argos but has even been discounted by £10!

This bundle was everywhere last year, which is when I personally picked one up, but has become quite hard to find as of late. It's not difficult to imagine why, as it has a special edition Nintendo Switch Lite console with a super cute Animal Crossing design.

You also get a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is pre-installed. You even get a 12 month Nintendo Switch Online membership too, which I haven't seen included previously and didn't come with my model back in the day.

I often recommend the Nintendo Switch Lite as the best system for those on a tight budget, as it comes in under £200 and boasts all the same performance as the pricier Nintendo Switch in a much more compact form factor. It's also a great option for kids, as it's quite durable and can withstand drops a bit better than other systems.

Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing Bundle: was ££199.99 now £189.99 at Argos

The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers out there today, but this official pad rarely receives substantial discounts. That's all changed now, though, as it has received a massive $20 discount at Best Buy.

This is a pretty huge deal and whether you're buying for the first time or looking for a spare or replacement, this is a great price. The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is bursting with features like NFC, gyro support, and HD Rumble and also has some of the absolute best battery life on the market. Seriously, this thing takes ages to run out of juice.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: was $69.99 now $49.99 at Best Buy

I would definitely recommend keeping links to a few retailers in your bookmarks bar so that you can quickly check the current raft of deals each day.

Lots of retailers are offering their own sales right now, but here are the best ones to watch depending on your location:

US

Amazon: flash deals on bundles and games
Best Buy: discounts on games and accessories
Walmart: excellent Switch bundles
GameStop: offers on games, accessories, and more

UK

Amazon: Switch bundles with many different games
Argos: significantly reduced games
Currys: a wide range of different console bundles
Nintendo Store: regularly includes freebies with bundles
Very: a variety of bundles with top games

Hello gamers and welcome to the TechRadar Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals zone!

This is your one stop shop for all things Nintendo Switch over the Black Friday sales period as I have once again been tasked with finding you the very best bargains. From discounted console bundles to cheap controllers and more affordable SD cards, this year's sales event has already been one of the best yet.

I've been a Nintendo Switch owner since day one and have also been covering sales events like this since I joined TechRadar. I have tested a huge number of Nintendo Switch games, controllers, headsets, and other accessories so will be recommending only the absolute cream of the crop. These are products that have scored highly in our reviews or come personally endorsed by me.

I'm also joined by the wider TechRadar team (who you might spot taking over every now and then to give me a well-earned break) which is comprised of some of the biggest tech experts in the business.

With all that out of the way, grab yourself a nice warm festive beverage, sit back, relax, and get ready to save some cash.