Hey all, did you know it’s Nintendo Switch’s birthday? This innovative game system turned “1” this year and to celebrate our friends at GameStop have some amazing deals, a fun new way to play Mario Kart, and a fantastic giveaway to share with you! I’m partnering with GameStop to bring you all these fab goodies, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The first time my oldest son played the Nintendo Switch he announced that the console was a “total game changer, leaps ahead of his older systems.” When my children are excited about a gaming system, you can believe I am, too! I want something that will hold their interest and offer creative, interesting ways for them to connect with friends and family. The versatility of the Nintendo Switch is certainly a-mazing!
Read on to find out all the ways you can celebrate Nintendo Switch’s birthday with us and GameStop:
Nintendo Switch Challenge
GameStop has introduced the #NintendoSwitchChallenge – a fun (and a little wacky) way to play Mario Kart! Since we are a total Switch family, we’ll be trying it out ourselves. Stay tuned for a fun video of our experience!
Want to try the Nintendo Switch Challenge? Simply film your race, then post it all over social media.
Make sure tag @GameStop with the hashtag #NintendoSwitchChallenge because they’re going to be giving away a bunch of awesome Switch accessories for fans who do the challenge. And tag me too! I’d love to see how your race compares to ours.
Here’s how to play the Nintendo Switch Challenge:
- You’ll Need: At least two players, a Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 (don’t have a Nintendo Switch? Don’t worry—GameStop has you covered! More than 1,400 stores have a demo Switch, where you can film your challenge – check out their Switch store locator to find the nearest Switch-ready store near you)
- Player One: This is the “Commander,” who sits facing the screen – it’s also fun to have more than one Commander, just beware—it can get a little loud!
- Player Two: The “Driver” sits with their back to the screen (or blindfolded)—with the Joy-cons or controller
- Rev Your Engine: Start up your Switch, fire up Mario Kart 8 and get ready to put your skills to the test
- The Challenge: The Commander guides the Driver through the course –telling them when to turn, use their items, avoid running into walls and cows and fences…
- Share: Post your best race on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or YouTube channel! Make sure to tag @GameStop with the hashtag: #NintendoSwitchChallenge
Nintendo Switch Sales Event at GameStop
Make sure to visit your local GameStop from March 3-10, because more than 50 Switch toys, collectibles and accessories are going to be on sale! Here are the top deals, but you can check out the full lineup of sales on GameStop’s flyer below or online at https://www.gamestop.com/switch
- 20% off select Nintendo Switch accessories—controllers, charging docks, carrying cases, racing wheels and more
- 20% off select Nintendo-themed plush, toys, housewares & drinkware
- Up to $20 off select Switch games (FIFA 18 for only $39.99!)
- Get an extra $5 when you trade any Nintendo Switch games
- 50% extra credit on any future Nintendo Switch game trades with purchase of any of these sale products
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Win Nintendo Switch Gear!
Thanks to my partnership with GameStop, I’m also hosting a giveaway, including some very cool Switch gear from PDP! PDP is the number one video game accessory company in North America. Their products are top-notch and help you to interact in a fun way with your gaming system.
One (1) Rural Mom reader will win a Nintendo Switch Gear Prize Pack from GameStop that includes:
- Nintendo Switch Light-Up Dock Shield – Mario and Zelda designs
- Faceoff Deluxe Wired Controller (Mario & Luigi)
- Nintendo Switch Deluxe Console Case – Mario Kart or Mario Kana
- Pixel Pals – Mario and Zelda characters
US only, 18+ Prizing provided by GameStop
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Do you have a Nintendo Switch game system? What game or accessory do you hope to add to your system during the Nintendo Switch Sales Event at GameStop this week?
My Son has the system but very few games so he is hoping to get a few
Yes, one of the games that my son wants to purchase from GameStop is Harvest Moon Light of Hope.
No – but I would love to Nintendo Switch
I would love to add a screen protector!
not yet!
A Switch is on my list for Easter for my kids! We want Mario Party!
I do not have a Nintendo Switch system. Would love to get one for my nephew though.
My boys would like to get more games for their Switch and I think getting a case might be a good idea as well. Thanks for the chance to win!
I don’t have a nintendo switch system. But I think my son would love to have one.
I don’t have a switch! I would love to be able to get one for my son!
we don’t have one yet.
We do not have one but it is on my sons wish list
Kids do not have one but have heard them talking about wanting one. They probably would want lots of extra games to play
Yes, we have a Nintendo Switch. I think they are hoping to add the new Kirby game if that has come out already or else Splatoon 2.
Would love a switch case!
we don’t have one yet.
Yes we do have a Nintendo switch. We have mario odessey but want to get mario kart!
We are getting one soon. We want the kirby game
My son has the switch and I’m looking to pick up a game for his Easter basket. He is a little Zelda obsessed so would also like to get some Zelda accessories.
we don’t have one yet.
Yes, but not planning to shop games this week.
My son has one, but I don’t. He loves buying accessories for it & he is currently looking for a new case for it.
We have the original Nintendo. 🙂
My daughter wanted a Switch for Christmas, but we couldn’t afford it. fingers crossed!
Yes, we have a Nintendo Switch. We hope to add a new controller to our system.
Yup my family owns a switch. Would love to pick up another dock to make traveling with it a lot easier.
Yes I have a Nintendo switch, its a great system but this accessory pack would make it even better!
Bahaha, we still have SNES!
I do have a Switch I’d like to get a nice carrying case!
I don’t have one, but my godson does and he takes it everywhere.
The system might be in order this upcoming Christmas for my granddaughter.
I was lucky enough to be surprised with a Switch for my birthday last month! (It was all I wanted…and have been wanting lol!) We would like to have more games, a travel case, and another pair of joycons. 😀
Don’t have one yet but my daughters birthday is coming up soon & she would love one.
Yes my kids have the Nintendo Switch & we need a case for it.
My daughter has the Nintendo Switch, and she would love to obtain every last game that’s ever made for it.
We’ve been buying Nintendo game systems since around 1995. Love em all. Love Mario, Luigi, Peach and Wario. My family needs a switch!!!
We just got a switch and love it! So popular we will definitely need some more controllers!
Switch is awesome would like to get one of those Luigi controllers
I got one for my son for Christmas. He loves it. He doesn’t have a carrying case yet and he’d love some new games.
My sons do not have the Switch, they would like to get one.
I don’t have this gaming system yet, but I’m sure my kids would love it.
We have the Nintendo switch system. I think it would be great to get a carrying case for it.
i do not have the nintendo switch gaming system yet but it is on our wishlist. we hope to get it soon.
I have no Nintendo Switch. I would buy a few racing games.
My son has the switch and he is really wanting one of those switch backpacks.
We don’t have it yet – I’d like to get it and a mario game.
This was an incredible year for the Nintendo switch!
My son wants a Switch. I want to get Mario and Zelda games.
My boys would love new joy cons, especially the Splatoon ones.
Super Mario Odyssey!
I do not. It was on hubbys Christmas list, but it was expensive! Looks fun though.
We do not have one but I would add the screen protector
Yes- I’d love to add the Nintendo Switch Deluxe Console Case – Mario Kart or Mario Kana
We don’t yet but my kids have been *bugging* me! We would use the gift card towards buying one
Not yet but hoping for one soon. I’d love to get some Super Mario and Donkey Kong games.
I don’t but plan on it! The screen protector would be great!
My kids have the systems! I know my daughter would love Harvest Moon Light of Hope Special Edition.
No, but my best friend does and they would love the screen projector!
Don’t have one….brings back getting first game system in ’90s
We do not have a Switch yet, but when we get one we would LOVE the screen projector !!
I have have a switch. I most want a new controller but not the joy cons.
Would love to grab a Mario charging dock
My son has one I am looking to gift him the new Zelda game for his birthday.
Yes we have one and I would love to get Mario Tennis Aces
I don’t have one yet, but looking to get in the next few months
My son has one. He loves Mario Cart
I got my son the Switch for Christmas and he really wants the Minecraft game.
We don’t have a Nintendo Switch but my boys REALLY want one! 🙂
I would love to have the controller and charging dock for my nephew 🙂
Thank You for the chance!
my nephew has one and would like a screen protector
I don’t have a system but I hope to buy one!
No, not yet, but my daughter has used my brother’s system and lobes it. Thank you!
i dont have a Nintendo switch yet but looks fun, would love to try the Zelda game
I do not own a Nintendo switch yet but I know I am getting one for my birthday.
We do not have one yet but I admit we have all wanted one.
Laurie Emerson
Not yet, but we want to get one and would purchase Payday 2.
My grandson has this sytem and he is asking for donkey kong game for his birthday.
Yes, we do own a Switch and would like to add extra controllers.
We have a Switch and while we can’t even WAIT for Super Smash Brothers, right now we’re ready for some Bayonetta 2.
I do not have a system yet but we are shopping for one now.
My son has a switch and he needs a good carrying case for car rides.
I actually have one coming in the mail. I love anything Nintendo and would love to get donkey kong to go with it.
No – but I would love to win a Nintendo Switch for my granddaughter.
My husband does!
No, I would love to get the Nintendo Switch for my nephews 🙂
no switch unit at this time
I’m needing to add a few games.
We do. Another game would be great.
I don’t have one but my nephews do, I’m sure they would love an assesory like a screen saver.
I don’t have one yet
I don’t have a switch, so no games, but I have a Wii still and I’m looking forward to getting some more of the Just dance games
We do have a Nintendo Switch system and would like to add the screen protector.
I don’t have one! would really love to win this- I would check it out and it would be on hand here for when I babysit my nieces & nephews
I do have a Nintendo switch and one of my favorite games is Mario odyssey!
I sure do have a Nintendo Switch game system and hope to get a screen protector, a carrying case and a new game.
I don’t have one but I love playing with my friends.
I presently do not have a Nintendo Switch Game System but would like to get one.
I do have a Switch, I would love to get a case for it!
We don’t have one but I know my son would LOVE this! He would love any truck games!
Yes I have a Switch, I am getting Bayonetta 2!
Yes, but it hasnt been opened yet, it’s for my son’s birthday coming up! I’d love to get anything with Super Mario on it!
I do not yet have one, so the Nintendo Switch Gear will help me get my nephew into this great gaming decade.
I do have a switch. My kids would love to have crash bandicoot.
No but want to get one.
I don’t have the nintendo switch but I would love to get some games like Zelda and Mario Brothers.
No we don’t! My son is turning 6 soon and has been asking for one so we shall see
We don’t have one yet.
No we dont have one but have been wanting one for awhile.
I don’t have one for now
Mario Kart is the next thing we want to buy for our Switch!