Nintendo Announces New Switch Sale Made Possible By "Tariff-Related" Refunds

Nintendo has announced a new 'Customer Appreciation' Sale in the U.S, offering 30% off dozens of Switch games and more, starting on September 13 and running through September 26.

Select games, downloadable content, accessories, amiibo, and apparel will be discounted, although Nintendo has not yet provided a full list of the games and other products that will be included in the sale across the Nintendo eShop, Nintendo Store, and other participating retailers.

The video game giant has also said that the promotion is "made possible in part by tariff-related refunds" . The company says it "absorbed most tariff-related costs", but the refunds have helped make promotions such as this new sale possible.

Nintendo previously faced questions over what it would do with money returned after the US tariff regime was challenged. Nintendo recently raised the prices of some Switch products globally, citing a combination of factors including tariffs, rising component costs, labour and shipping.

It subsequently argued that consumers were not entitled to refunds for purchases made at those higher prices after a court ruled the tariffs illegal. Nintendo said customers had received "exactly what they bargained and paid for" and that it was not required to retroactively adjust prices following the outcome of the tariff litigation.

Nintendo also maintained that it had absorbed the tariff costs on the Switch 2 itself rather than simply passing them directly on to consumers.

Now, however, Nintendo says tariff-related refunds have helped make its latest promotion possible. The company says it absorbed most of the tariff-related costs, while the refunds have contributed towards promotions such as the new Customer Appreciation Sale.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Switch 2)

Nintendo Switch 2 - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition

Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector - The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition

Young Link amiibo - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Young Zelda amiibo - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

But it's already been a fairly big week for Nintendo fans/ With the two Nintendo Directs back to back , preorders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Metroid Ravenous going live , as well as that elusive 40th Anniversary Zelda Switch 2 announcement.

Nintendo has also just released a fresh firmware update for its Switch and Switch 2 consoles , including adding VRR support while playing Switch 2 in TV mode.

You can usually find Robert lost in open-world RPG games like Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077. Outside of gaming, his passions include reading comics (especially Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man), taking photos, and keeping up with the latest in film and TV.

His primary coverage focuses on tracking down the best gaming deals and diving into the fast-paced world of Trading Card Games (TCGs). He regularly covers everything from the latest releases in Pokémon TCG and the most expensive cards to comprehensive Magic: The Gathering buying guides . As a massive Doctor Who fan, he also keeps a close eye on physical media deals like Doctor Who Blu-ray preorders , and occasionally steps away from commerce to contribute reviews for the site, such as his review of Doctor Who's latest season .