Walmart's 12 best video game deals of the week, from $9

Kris Naudus
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Bangkok, Thailand - June 25, 2017 : Nintendo Switch controller held in hands.
Get your hands on some great games for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. (Photo: Getty)

March is here and spring is just around the corner. But there's still plenty of time for gaming while you wait for it to get warm outside. In fact, this is one of the best times to stock up on older games while everyone's distracted by fancy video game titles like Elden Ring. This week's deals include grand adventures in Scandinavia, Japan and Hyrule, and games where you meet, battle or even photograph strange and wondrous creatures. And the deals start at just $9!

If you are looking for a deal on the insanely-hot Elden Ring, we don't have one just yet — but you can be sure we'll give you a heads up when it's on sale at Walmart!

$60 at Walmart

Nintendo Switch

Get $20 off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Make friends with Link, Zelda and all sorts of furry creatures on your adventure. (Photo: Nintendo)
Make friends with Link, Zelda and all sorts of furry creatures on your adventure. (Photo: Nintendo)

Breath of the Wild is considered by many to be the best Zelda title yet, and one of the best Switch titles ever — so if you still haven't picked a copy up, it's not too late. Right now you can snap up this expansive, gorgeous adventure for only $40, a sweet $20 off.

Reviews are, predictably, glowing, with players calling it a "beautiful game with so much to do," and "a great way to waste your time away."

Even first-time players have a lot to say: "I've never played any Zelda games before, but I had a general idea of what they were like....I was kinda worried I wouldn't understand or “get into it,” but I was wrong! So far the graphics and the open world has so much detail and epic views that I fell in love as soon as I looked over the mountain peak. If you've never played Zelda and you're thinking about purchasing this game, do it!!"

$40 $60 at Walmart

Delve into Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and save 50 percent

You'll meet many different creatures and make magical new friends. (Photo: Level 5)
You'll meet many different creatures and make magical new friends. (Photo: Level 5)

Do you like exploring expansive worlds, meeting strange and wonderful creatures and getting sucked in by a compelling story? Then Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is the game for you. It combines the charming animation style of movies like My Neighbor Totoro with the thrilling adventure you'd expect from a Zelda title, and right now it's only $25 at Walmart — a sweet 50 percent off.

Players love Ni No Kuni, with one enthusiastic reviewer calling it "honestly the best game I've ever played. ... I'm almost done with it now and I truly loved all the scenes it had."

It's a great way to spend March!

$25 $50 at Walmart

Save $12 on New Pokémon Snap and start taking pictures

New Pokémon Snap, Hoothoot
Can you take the best photos of Pokémon? (Photo: Nintendo)

New Pokémon Snap is a fantasy twist on a classic nature expedition, one where you ride in a pod around a variety of islands and take "photos" of Pokémon in their natural habitat. It’s fun, relaxing and beautiful, and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your couch. One mom says it's "a relaxing game," and her daughter loves it, while another gamer says they're "hooked." They add, "It has all the nostalgia from the original but with way more incredible photo opportunities and so many new Pokémon. It's far more in-depth and detailed as well. Great for adults and kids alike."

$48 $60 at Walmart

PlayStation 5

Assassin's Creed Valhalla is 66 percent off right now

You can play as a butt-kicking lady in this northern adventure. (Photo: Ubisoft)
You can play as a butt-kicking lady in this northern adventure. (Photo: Ubisoft)

Vikings are cool, and we’re not just saying that because they live way up north! This epic title lets you live the life of a Norseman… or Norsewoman (you get to choose your gender). You can go on raids, fight vicious battles and experience a grand, sweeping saga in the Assassin’s Creed universe. But you don’t need to be familiar with the series to get started — in fact, this game is a great starting point for this immersive series, with a fun history lesson to boot!

Gamers certainly love it, with one shopper calling it “one of the best open world games I have played.” That’s because “there is so much to do in this game, so many ways to build your character, so many ways to engage in combat. The graphics are amazing and finally a game where you can play as a Viking! This game has over 100 hours of gameplay. Highly recommended!”

$22 $60 at Walmart

Gang up with Watch Dogs Legion for nearly 70 percent off

When anyone can be an ally, or enemy, things get crazy fast. (Photo: Ubisoft)
When anyone can be an ally, or enemy, things get crazy fast. (Photo: Ubisoft)

Do you get tired of the same old muscle-bound heroes in your games? In Watch Dogs Legion, you can play as anyone — and yes, I mean anyone. Whether it’s the cabbie driving down the street or the old woman waiting for the light to change, you can recruit anyone into your hacking group and explore their unique backstories and skills. This intriguing title is down to a super affordable $11 at Walmart, a huge 82 percent discount from its $60 price in the Ubisoft store!

Reviewers call this title "thoughtful, challenging but violent," and another player says they haven't even progressed very far in the story, because "the open world is so much fun on its own."

Sounds like you'll get a huge amount of fun for the money with this massive game!

$11 $60 at Walmart

Shake to the music with Just Dance 2022 and save more than 30 percent

The Just Dance games are a great way to get in shape. (Photo: Ubisoft)
The Just Dance games are a great way to get in shape. (Photo: Ubisoft)

If you’re looking for exercise, cool tunes and group fun, look no further than the Just Dance series. You’ll step, hop and bounce along to new and old hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Meghan Trainor. And once you’ve sweated through the 40 included tracks, you can sign up for Just Dance Unlimited for access to hundreds more songs, spanning genres from all over the world (and also from past games).

The first month is free and you can cancel anytime. As for the game itself, it normally runs you $50, but right now it's down to only $30 at Walmart.

$30 $50 at Walmart

PlayStation 4

Save $27 on The Outer Worlds

This run-down colony needs your help. (Photo: Obsidian)
This run-down colony needs your help. (Photo: Obsidian)

In this role-playing game, you’re a colonist looking for a new life on another planet… except your ship goes missing and reappears 70 years later, when the colony you were headed for is in dire straits. And you have special powers, now, too. Save your new planet, explore other worlds, and make choices that may determine the fate of the galaxy. You know, the usual stuff you do in space.

Gamers love this "fantastic RPG" that's "such a blast," with one player saying he's "in the middle of my second play-through now!" And another gamer says "The story is very well written. The companions are fun and their quests are a blast to do. [...] I have put so much time into the game and don't think I am gonna stop anytime soon." For only $15, it sounds like you'll really get your money's worth with this one.

$15 $43 at Walmart

Capture The Witcher III: Wild Hunt for only $20

Get acquainted with Gevalt of Rivia all over again. (Photo: CD Projekt Red)
Get acquainted with Gevalt of Rivia all over again. (Photo: CD Projekt Red)

While you wait for season three of the Netflix show, why not get better acquainted with the world of the Witcher though the video games that made the franchise popular in the United States in the first place? All the characters you love are here — Geralt, Yennifer and Ciri — and now they must face off against the powerful and brutal Wild Hunt. Instead of just watching the action you get to play a direct part in it here, and right now it’s only $20 at Walmart!

$20 $50 at Walmart

Get $18 off the intriguing Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut

The sunsets are beautiful in this game. (Photo: Sucker Punch)
The sunsets are beautiful in this game. (Photo: Sucker Punch)

Ghost of Tsushima is one of the best games to come out for the PlayStation 4 — period. It's an open-world game packed with adventure and gorgeous visuals, and a deep storyline where the hero must protect his island from Mongol invaders. This director's cut includes the base game and expansions, multiplayer and a free upgrade for the PS5 version if you've been lucky enough to score one of those coveted systems.

One pleased gamer says of the title: "My wife surprised me with this for my birthday this year and so far the game not only is amazing, beautiful, and fun, but the story is unique which as a gamer is a breath of fresh air. I've put in over 20 hours so far and there's still so much to do and so much I've yet to see. It doesn't become stale or repetitive which has been an A for me. The online play is also a blast and very different from the single player campaign which is rare to find in a game nowadays. Sucker Punch definitely blew me away with the originality they gave us creating this epic masterpiece!"

$42 $60 at Walmart

Xbox

Pay only $9 for the thrilling Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Cal Kestis with lightsaber
It's one Jedi against the galaxy. (Photo: Respawn)

Have you ever wished you could take a lightsaber into your own hands, take down stormtroopers and explore the galaxy? Fallen Order is a game that puts you into the boots of Cal Kestis, a survivor of the Jedi massacre that occurred in Revenge of the Sith. Even if you’re not that familiar with Star Wars lore, this game is a great role-playing adventure with plenty of action and spectacular graphics.

This was one of the best games of 2019, and normally it costs $40. Right now it's just $9! Players call it a "fantastic Star Wars game," one where the main character has a lot of "depth" and the graphics are "visually amazing." One gamer says, "The combat is enthralling (and low key gives me a power trip), the visual direction is incredible, working with the engaging characters and writing to evoke the feel of the movies incredibly well, and the game offers a new perspective that adds depth to a very interesting time in the Star Wars timeline. I've loved every minute of playing!"

$9 $40 at Walmart

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is only $15 right now

The South Park kids have become superheroes in this adventure. (Photo: Ubisoft)
The South Park kids have become superheroes in this adventure. (Photo: Ubisoft)

This might sound a little crazy, but this role-playing game based on the crude cartoon from Comedy Central is actually really good. The city of South Park is fun to explore, the dialogue is razor-sharp and there are great items to discover. The combat is also awesome. This package even includes the first game, The Stick of Truth, as a bonus! We can't recommend South Park: The Fractured But Whole enough, and right now you can give it a shot for only $15.

Shoppers agree, with one saying "If you like the show, you'll love the game. All the characters from the show coming together for a hilarious game that's just a good time." But even if you aren't the biggest fan, The Fractured But Whole also "challenges your problem solving and analyzing skills," and "it's funny and there's so much to do!" And you don't have to wait for the next season to enjoy this adventure!

$15 $64 at Walmart

Visit the Riders Republic and save over 40 percent

Bikers on a hill. (Photo: Ubisoft)
Explore the world in an extreme way. (Photo: Ubisoft)

The Riders Republic is the ultimate playground for fans of extreme sports. BMX, snowboarding and even base jumping are here for your action-packed delight, traveling through gorgeous environments and collecting and wearing killer threads in the process. This is pretty recent title from a few months ago but it's already on sale. Save $25 when you order it digitally from Walmart, and you'll be exploring canyons and forests on your trusty bike in no time.

$35 $60 at Walmart

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

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