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Balatro (Nintendo Switch Digital Download)

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Nintendo eShop has Balatro (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) on sale for $12.74.

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About this game:
  • The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
  • Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You're going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

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    • This offer beats the previous FP deal.
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    • Sale ends: 10/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

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Nintendo eShop has Balatro (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) on sale for $12.74.

Thanks to community member Chewpers for finding this deal.

Note, must login to your Nintendo account to purchase digital title.

About this game:
  • The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos.
  • Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds. Earn enough chips to beat devious blinds, all while uncovering hidden bonus hands and decks as you progress. You're going to need every edge you can get in order to reach the boss blind, beat the final ante and secure victory.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer beats the previous FP deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
    • Sale ends: 10/31/24 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

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Capeto
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Great game, but not sure if the Switch (or a console) is the best way to experience it. If you want it on-the-go, I'd opt for a mobile version; it's also available as part of Apple Arcade, if you have that subscription.
goryoten1
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The Switch version is touch as well, or you can use the joypads. It actually works better than mobile for me due to the larger screen size. Mobile is still the way to go, though, as you always have that on you.
kcwhite2
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I'd just get this on IOS. It's the best mobile Ive played in a long time

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Oct 19, 2024 10:01 PM
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CapetoOct 19, 2024 10:01 PM
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Great game, but not sure if the Switch (or a console) is the best way to experience it. If you want it on-the-go, I'd opt for a mobile version; it's also available as part of Apple Arcade, if you have that subscription.
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Oct 20, 2024 03:47 PM
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inzanehansonOct 20, 2024 03:47 PM
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Quote from Capeto :
Great game, but not sure if the Switch (or a console) is the best way to experience it. If you want it on-the-go, I'd opt for a mobile version; it's also available as part of Apple Arcade, if you have that subscription.
...but isn't the whole point of the Switch is that you can take it on-the-go? 🤔 Outside of having an existing Apple Arcade subscription, why would you recommend going for the mobile version instead of the Switch?
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Oct 20, 2024 03:54 PM
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CapetoOct 20, 2024 03:54 PM
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Quote from inzanehanson :
...but isn't the whole point of the Switch is that you can take it on-the-go? 🤔 Outside of having an existing Apple Arcade subscription, why would you recommend going for the mobile version instead of the Switch?
Because of the controls, mostly. I don't know how the console version deals with navigating the game screen, especially when dealing with lots of cards and elements throughout the screen. As far as I can tell, you can't use the Switch's touch screen when playing on handheld mode, but I may be wrong. Either mouse and keyboard (PC) or touch controls (mobile) seem more intuitive than joysticks/D-pad for this particular game.

You don't *need* an Apple Arcade subscription; you can get the standalone version on the iOS App Store for $9.99 and I assume the Android version is similarly priced. I'm only pointing out that the game is included with an Apple Arcade subscription.
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Oct 21, 2024 12:15 AM
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goryoten1Oct 21, 2024 12:15 AM
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Quote from Capeto :
Because of the controls, mostly. I don't know how the console version deals with navigating the game screen, especially when dealing with lots of cards and elements throughout the screen. As far as I can tell, you can't use the Switch's touch screen when playing on handheld mode, but I may be wrong. Either mouse and keyboard (PC) or touch controls (mobile) seem more intuitive than joysticks/D-pad for this particular game.

You don't *need* an Apple Arcade subscription; you can get the standalone version on the iOS App Store for $9.99 and I assume the Android version is similarly priced. I'm only pointing out that the game is included with an Apple Arcade subscription.
The Switch version is touch as well, or you can use the joypads. It actually works better than mobile for me due to the larger screen size. Mobile is still the way to go, though, as you always have that on you.
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Oct 21, 2024 12:25 AM
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kcwhite2Oct 21, 2024 12:25 AM
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I'd just get this on IOS. It's the best mobile Ive played in a long time
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Oct 21, 2024 01:38 AM
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GTPquickRBOct 21, 2024 01:38 AM
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Quote from Capeto :
Because of the controls, mostly. I don't know how the console version deals with navigating the game screen, especially when dealing with lots of cards and elements throughout the screen. As far as I can tell, you can't use the Switch's touch screen when playing on handheld mode, but I may be wrong. Either mouse and keyboard (PC) or touch controls (mobile) seem more intuitive than joysticks/D-pad for this particular game.You don't *need* an Apple Arcade subscription; you can get the standalone version on the iOS App Store for $9.99 and I assume the Android version is similarly priced. I'm only pointing out that the game is included with an Apple Arcade subscription.
"Don't buy it because of the controls, even though I have no direct knowledge of how control controls are implemented"
Not exactly great advice...
I'd say don't buy Balatro if you value sleep, physical activity, social connections, or personal hygiene - literally the game is stupid fun and before you know it you've been up until 4am trying to get your deck under 20 cards. Controls are fine on the Xbox, I'm sure they're fine on the Switch
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Oct 21, 2024 01:48 AM
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FuglyCakeOct 21, 2024 01:48 AM
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Also vote for it on mobile. Started playing it yesterday from Apple Arcade, and even on the little phone screen with 6'3" dude hands, I had no issues.

Really great game to have on mobile for a distraction whenever you end up with time to kill.

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Oct 21, 2024 01:50 AM
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KorgGamer69Oct 21, 2024 01:50 AM
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Quote from Capeto :
Great game, but not sure if the Switch (or a console) is the best way to experience it. If you want it on-the-go, I'd opt for a mobile version; it's also available as part of Apple Arcade, if you have that subscription.
I own both Mobile (non-Apple Arcade) and Switch Balatro. I have beat the game hundreds of times.

Mobile Balatro had a lot of early version glitches, which did get patched, but even now people are finding new bugs/glitches every week. One of the biggest glitches that were found was if you sold a Tarot/Joker or used a Tarot/Voucher, quit out to Main Menu, and then rejoined the game, you would keep the money you sold/card benefit and the Tarot/Joker/Voucher, meaning you could get Infinite money, Infinite hand size, Infinite consumable slots, etc. This is obviously a game-breaking glitch.

OTOH Console Balatro has ZERO bugs/glitches. It's been thoroughly played since it's been out for months.

IMO they are very equal experiences. Mobile is typically a smaller screen, which sucks, but it's very nice for the hyper-portability. I don't take my Switch to the gym, but I take my phone to the gym.
Last edited by KorgGamer69 October 20, 2024 at 07:11 PM.
Oct 21, 2024 01:54 AM
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KorgGamer69Oct 21, 2024 01:54 AM
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Quote from goryoten1 :
The Switch version is touch as well, or you can use the joypads. It actually works better than mobile for me due to the larger screen size. Mobile is still the way to go, though, as you always have that on you.
I say just get both (eventually). It's a great game. It's not like it's a $70 AAA. It's $25 for both at full price, and $23 right now.

If you want Mobile Balatro I say wait 6mo to a year for the existing glitches and bugs to be patched. Unless you enjoy using glitches. Some major ones like bugged unlocks and shop stasis and static vouchers are still not fixed. Also minor bugs like how the post-run selection defaults to white stake (on console it defaults to the next highest stake).
Last edited by KorgGamer69 October 20, 2024 at 07:12 PM.
Oct 21, 2024 10:15 AM
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PocketsThickOct 21, 2024 10:15 AM
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It's a fun game. I turn on the 4x play speed in the settings options within the game options. I'd only do that once you get the hang of the game. It really does speed up each play run
Oct 21, 2024 11:00 AM
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caldwelloneOct 21, 2024 11:00 AM
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I've been playing it on iOS(bought it outright for $10) and I gotta say it is one of the best card games I've ever played. That said, if you have bad eyesight, be prepared to have your glasses on you because you can hardly read any of the numbers on the cards. There's no way to increase the font size of anything in the game so that would be my only gripe.. as you get familiar with the game this becomes less of an issue, but if you're new to it and don't know what all the cards are then you really are going to have a hard time reading them if you have any type of bad eyesight.
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Oct 21, 2024 11:26 AM
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xraycatOct 21, 2024 11:26 AM
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I bought this over the weekend for Switch and it has ruined my life. All I want to do is play this game. If you're looking for an easy game to get into that's challenging and fun, this is a great pick.
Oct 21, 2024 11:37 AM
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hikixOct 21, 2024 11:37 AM
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i bought this on PS5 when it first came out. I need to be way over 100 hours into it. It's totally worth this price.
Oct 21, 2024 12:14 PM
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NothingBagelOct 21, 2024 12:14 PM
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This game ruined my life (positive)
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everica1Oct 21, 2024 01:03 PM
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Skip on Switch and just get on IOS or Andriod. Cheaper and way more convenient to have on mobile.

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