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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.
Unlike Prime Day, you won't need a Walmart+ membership to shop the deals event, but it may be a good idea if you're scoping out particular products.
Walmart+ provides a plethora of added benefits to customers, including free delivery from your store, free shipping with no order minimum, saving 10 cents per gallon at 13,000+ fuel locations nationwide (including Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, and Murphy stations), video streaming with Paramount+, auto care services, returns from home, early access to exclusive savings, mobile scan and go, and more.
Don't miss out on a chance to save on membership perks that can be used all year and access early savings ahead of everyone else next week.
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How I rated this deal
According to ZDNET's deals rating system, this 50% off deal is a 5/5 Editor's deal rating. As the shopping editor, I fully back this rating. It's a great chance to take advantage of a membership system packed with benefits like free shipping and more for less, and ahead of Walmart Deals and Prime Day, it can be a chance to scoop up savings on coveted products. If you're a frequent Walmart shopper, Walmart+ may be the way to go, and trying it at half off is a great bargain.
At least now through the start of Walmart Deals via early access on July 7, you can purchase a one-year annual Walmart+ membership for just $49 (save 50%).
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Disclaimer via Walmart: "This offer is available only to new, expired, monthly & current Walmart+ trial members. Members through Walmart+ Assist, or with InHome or Paramount+ with SHOWTIME are not eligible. After your promotional term, your plan will auto-renew for $98/year plus any applicable taxes. If you are a trial member, your promotional term will start immediately & the remainder of your free trial will be forfeited."
Walmart+ typically costs $12.95/month or $98/year (plus applicable taxes). This exclusive deal grants you an annual membership for only $49, which breaks down to about $4.08/month.
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