With Prime Day kicking off, consumers are flocking to Amazon for all the best deals. But one of the best things about Prime Day is all the other major retailers looking to cash in on the shopping palooza, offering similar (or better) deals on top products -- and even membership opportunities.
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Right now, Walmart is discounting its Walmart+ membership program by 50% ahead of its Walmart Deals event, starting on July 7 for Walmart+ members. To sweeten the deal, Walmart+ members can get early access to the Nintendo Switch 2, something that has been hard to find since it released last month -- and something Amazon doesn't carry at all yet.
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Walmart+ members get early access to deals before they open up to general consumers, so if you've been looking to score a new Nintendo Switch 2, this could be your chance to secure your purchase before the floodgates are opened up to the masses. Keep in mind that retailers frequently sell out of the Switch 2 within hours of opening sales.
Even if you're not looking for a Nintendo Switch 2, the Walmart+ membership program is well worth it at this discounted rate. Instead of paying $98/year, you'll only pay $49. This offer is likely valid at least through the start of Walmart Deals on July 7, so if you're looking to grab exclusive membership savings that you can benefit from all year, now's your chance.
The last time we saw this offer was ahead of Black Friday, so it doesn't come around often. Snagging this Walmart+ subscription also unlocks access to Walmart's upcoming Deals event, which runs from Tuesday, July 8, at 12 a.m. ET through Sunday, July 13. Walmart+ members get early access starting on Monday, July 7, at 7 p.m. ET, granting them a head start on the best discounts and limited-stock items.
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Walmart+ members were given priority through a special access window before consoles were opened up to everyone else during the last Switch 2 restock. Walmart may take a similar approach for future restocks, and a membership will likely give you the best chance of checking out with a console in your cart.
The Walmart+ promotion on Walmart's website as of July 4, 2025. Screenshot by Kayla Solino/ZDNET
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