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Indigo Stafford

How to get free games for Nintendo Switch while in lockdown

People stuck in lockdown have a new-found appreciation for Nintendo Switch consoles since the coronavirus pandemic began.

So many people have purchased the console, that Nintendo is now working to fix a global shortage.

Fans of the highly anticipated new Animal Crossing game flocked to get the console as lockdown measures were imposed.

At almost 50 pounds, Animal Crossing is hardly cheap.

But did you know there are some handy hacks to get free Nintendo Switch games?

Free Amazon Download Codes

(Amazon)

Amazon currently have two games available to download for free.

All you have to do is type "switch free download code" into the search bar and you can download Super Kirby Clash Standard or Pokemon Quest for free.

This is definitely worth keeping an eye on to see if they add more.

Nintendo eShop

(Nintendo)

Did you know that the Nintendo eShop has a free downloads section here.

On the site, you can either try out or play games completely free.

They even have the highly addictive classic, Tetris 99.

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