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Like we said, if you're in need of a backup, Tears of the Kingdom is $39.99 at Target for Black Friday. It is one of the best games on Nintendo Switch, and the sequel to Breath of the Wild brings new areas to explore in the clouds and depths below the surface, offering what feels like a brand-new take on Hyrule.

It files Zelda's new adventure under the 'Hero is defeated' timeline, placing it after Tri Force Heroes and before the 'Decline of the Hyrule Kingdom'. Here is Nintendo's official description of Echoes of Wisdom in the timeline:

The official Zelda timeline has been added to reveal how The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom fits with the rest of the series.

This year, Nintendo introduced its best-ever prices for the Switch OLED bundle at $274.99 and the standard Switch bundle at $224.99. Both bundles are competitively priced, considering they come with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (which has a typical retail value of $59.

The best Black Friday sales of the year are finally here. We compiled the best Nintendo Switch deals so you can spend the holiday season in gaming style. The Nintendo Switch launched as a video game console that could be used as a home console and a portable device thanks to its removable tablet—it can either be taken on the go or connected to TV screens at home.