Today’s spotlight is the fact that the Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing console is finally up for preorder on Amazon. Up to now it’s been available at other vendors but Amazon had been holding out. Note that this console does not include the actual Animal Crossing: New Horizons game and currently the best place to get it is at Best Buy. Check these out and more below.

Out 3/13: Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Edition Preorders Now Up on Amazon

This is, in my opinion, the best looking Switch out there. Every part of the Switch has been themed. The Joy-Con controllers are a pastel blue and green, the back of the Switch is embossed with an Animal Crossing design, and even the dock has a full color Animal Theme decal. I already own a Switch and for the first time I’m jealous of anyone who gets a hold of this one. RIght now, it’s only available at select vendors.

Out 3/13: Animal Crossing Aloha Edition Carrying Case & Screen Protector

Best Buy is currently the only vendor that has the official Animal Crossing Aloha Edition case for the Nintendo Switch available for preorder (Walmart had it but it’s sold now). A Switch Lite variant is available as well. A screen protector is also included.

Out 3/20: Preorder Animal Crossing New Horizons for Switch, Get $10 in Best Buy Credit

This is the only deal available right now for preordering the hottest Switch game of 2020 so far. You’ll need a MyBestBuy membership to get this free credit, but it’s free to sign up.

A Great Value Power Bank for the Nintendo Switch

This 30,000mAh power bank will work well with your Switch for these reasons:

  • It supports USB-PD (Power Delivery) charging up to 18W, equal to the official charger
  • Thanks to the full 18W of charging output, it can fully recharge a dead Switch in 3.5 hours
  • The Switch has a battery capacity of about 4500mAh, so you could fully charge it 6 times
  • USB-PD power banks can charge the Switch even while you’re playing a game

It has solid user reviews and costs four times less than the official Switch power bank.

Another Power Bank Alternative That’s Smaller, Lighter, and Less Expensive

This Aukey 10,000mAh USB Power Bank also features USB Power Delivery for the maximum charging rate for your Nintendo Switch, which means it should charge a fully depleted Switch in about 3 hours. It’s half the battery capacity as the option above, but it can still charge a Switch 2 full times. It has a much smaller footprint than the 20,000mah model.

The Art of Last of Us Part 2 Deluxe Hard Cover Edition Dropped Back Down to 40% Off

lastofuspart2artThe Deluxe Edition is discounted back down by 40% off and the Standard Edition by 30% off. Both editions include a 200-page full color hard cover art book by Naughty Dog and Dark Horse featuring an exhaustive collection of original art and creator commentary. The Deluxe Edition also includes a gallery quality lithograph, slipcase, and exclusive cover.

1-Year Playstation Plus Membership for $39.99

PS Plus membership discounts only happen a few times a year so grab this deal when you can. This membership gives lets you play games online, plus you’ll get the best discounts at the Playstation Store as well as new free games every month. This month, for example, gives you Bioshock: The Collection and The Sims 4.

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones for $39.99

These are the active noise cancelling headphones to get if you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a Bose, Sony, or Beats. This headphone features an over-the-ear design with large 40mm drivers, comfortable swivelling memory foam earcups, active noise cancelling with up to 40 hours of battery life, both wireless (Bluetooth) and wired (included aux cable) modes, and built-in microphone for hands-free calling.

Acer Aspire 5 Intel Core i7-8565U Quad-Core 14″ 1080p Laptop with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD (Weighs Only 3.8 Pounds) for $499

aceraspire53This is perfect for students looking for an inexpensive but powerful laptop to get them through the school year, or for road warriors who need a smaller footprint.

$45 Off Apple Watch Series 5

If you want the latest and inarguably the greatest smart watch out there, the new Series 5 has a sweet $45 discount on the 40mm and 44mm GPS only at Amazon. The headline upgrade of the Apple Watch Series 5 is its always-on display, which means you don’t need to tilt your wrist to check the time. It also has a built-in compass and comes in a number of finishes.

Up to $100 Off the Latest Apple iPad

Both 32GB and 128GB WiFi models of the newest generation Apple iPad are back down to Black Friday pricing. The latest generation iPad boasts a gorgeous 10.2″ Retina display, the powerful A10 processor, support for the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, and up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Newest Apple AirPods 2 Wireless Earphones for $129

The AirPods have dropped 20% off down to $129, which is the lowest price that we saw on Black Friday. These are truly wireless earphones with no cord connecting the two ear pieces. It also includes a charging case. The AirPods Pro adds in active noise cancellation and throws in a wireless charging case.

More Deals From Today:

  • $5 Off $50 Coupon Code at eBay
  • PowerBeats Pro Truly Wireless Earphones for $199.95 on Amazon
  • Anker Powercore 10,000mAh USB PD Power Bank for $28.79 on Amazon
  • Razer Huntsman Keyboard for $99.99 at Razer Store
  • LEGO Ideas International Space Station for $69.99 at LEGO Shop
  • Avatar The Last Airbender Complete on Blu-ray for $25.85 on Amazon
  • Planet Earth 1 and 2 on Blu-ray for $23.99 on Amazon
  • Oculus Quest VR Headset for $399 on Amazon
  • Sony PS4 DualShock Controller in Black for $39.99 at Walmart
  • Sony PS4 DualShock Controller in Glacier White for $39.99 at Walmart
  • Sony PS4 DualShock Controller in Green Cambo for $39.99 at Walmart

Nintendo Switch Video Game Deals:

PS4 Video Game Deals:

  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PS4 or Xbox) for $29.99 on Amazon
  • Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & The Secret Hideout (PS4) for $39.99 on Amazon
  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Switch, PS4, Xbox) for $19.99 at Gamestop
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS4) for $38.99 at Playstation Store
  • Catherine Full Body Standard Edition for $29.99 at Best Buy
  • Control (PS4) for $29.99 at Gamestop
  • Man of Medan (PS4 or Xbox) for $19.89 on Amazon
  • Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration (PS4) for $8.99 at PSN

Xbox One Video Game Deals:

  • Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown (PS4 or Xbox) for $29.99 on Amazon
  • Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (Switch, PS4, Xbox) for $19.99 at Gamestop
  • Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (Xbox) for $38.99 with Xbox Live Gold
  • Doom Eternal Collector’s Edition (Xbox) for $199.99 at Walmart
  • Injustice 2: Legendary Edition (Xbox) for $14.99 on Amazon
  • Man of Medan (PS4 or Xbox) for $19.89 on Amazon
  • The Outer Worlds (Xbox) for $38.05 on Amazon

PC Video Game Deals:

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Source: IGN.com Daily Deals: Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing Edition Up for Preorder on Amazon