Nintendo confirmed a price increase for the Switch 2 effective Sept. 1, bringing the base price up by $50 to $500. That means if you’ve been looking to get your hands on one, doing so sooner will cost you less. Though it’s far from a cheap pickup, in terms of value, the Nintendo Switch 2 is bolstered by the fact that it’s still the overall best handheld console on the market right now. It’s thin and light, which makes it eminently portable, and you’ll need one if you want to enjoy tons of exclusive titles like Mario Kart World and Pokopia. We haven’t seen any direct discounts since it first hit shelves last June, but CNET’s shopping experts are still scouring the web for any ways to save.
Big deals are pretty scarce right now. One of the biggest savings is at Best Buy where you can pick up the Switch 2 console and the Mario Kart World bundle and save $60.
We’re tracking these deals as they come and go, as well as where US, Canadian and UK shoppers can find the console and accessories in stock right now.
Availability changes often, though, and we’ll continue to update this page as stocks fluctuate, so be sure to check back often. We’re also keeping track of the accessories you’ll want for your new console, from screen protectors to cameras.
Nintendo Switch 2 console deals
Walmart
Walmart has the new Super Mario Galaxy bundle available for $519, which doesn’t reflect any direct discounts. If you don’t want the bundle, the standalone console is also available at the current retail price of $449.
Amazon
Amazon has the standalone console in stock, along with a handful of unique game and accessory bundles. The Super Mario Galaxy bundle includes the console and a physical or digital copy of Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 but is back up to the regular retail price of $519.
Target
Target only carries the standalone Switch 2 console with no direct discount currently, Target Circle™ members will get a 14-day free trial to Nintendo Switch Online. Plus, you can get you can save 5% if you have a Target Circle™ Card.
GameStop
GameStop has both the Nintendo Switch 2 console and Super Mario Galaxy game in stock, but we aren’t seeing any discounts at this time.
Best Buy
Best Buy is offering one of the only discounts right now. You can get the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Mario Kart World bundle for $595, which is a $60 discount vs. buying them individually. The stand-alone console is in stock but not discounted right now. You can pick it up for $450, and Best Buy does have a trade-in program where you can swap your previous gen Switch for some savings.
Nintendo
Nintendo has the standalone console available, but both the Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends bundles are currently sold out. Plus, Nintendo has confirmed that there won’t be any future restocks for the Mario Kart World bundle, which means it’s likely gone for good.
Nintendo Switch 2 game and accessory deals
Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Wheel: $25
These wheel accessories can put you directly in the driver’s seat, making them perfect for games like Mario Kart World. This two-pack comes with a wheel for both the left and right Joy-Con so you can easily race against friends.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: $89
This is a great option for those who prefer the feel of a more traditional controller. It’s wireless, supports motion controls and has mappable buttons so you can customize it to suit your playstyle.
Nintendo Switch 2 camera: $54
This compact camera plugs directly into the Switch 2 console or the dock’s USB-C port. It allows you to chat with friends or access in-game features for select titles. The camera has a wide-angle lens, which you can adjust to keep yourself in frame easily. It also automatically adjusts its brightness so your face is always visible.
Samsung 256GB microSD Express: $59
Even with the Switch 2’s boosted storage, you may be looking to increase its memory with a microSD card. This Samsung Express microSD is designed specifically for Nintendo’s new console and features a unique Mario-inspired design.
Donkey Kong Bananza: $69
Released alongside the console last summer, CNET’s Scott Stein called this game the “best reason to buy a Switch 2 yet.” With massive multilevel worlds, it offers hours of fun and chaotic “smash-everything gameplay” for either one or two players, thanks to its support for local co-op.
Mario Kart World: $79
Though Nintendo is no longer stocking the Mario Kart World console bundle, you can still pick up this iconic racing game on its own. There are 30 unique tracks, 50 playable characters and you can race up to 23 other players at a time.
Nintendo Switch 2 deals (Canada)
Amazon Canada
Canadian shoppers can get the standalone console for CA$630, the standard price. There are no current bundle offers but the Super Mario Galaxy game is discounted by CA$8 right now.
Best Buy Canada
Best Buy Canada has the Switch 2 console in stock for CA$630. There aren’t any discounts but you can save up to 15% on select Elgato Game Capture Card with the purchase of an Nintendo Switch 2 game console.
EB Games
EB Games doesn’t have any current discounts, bundles or otherwise, but they do have the console in stock. Just note that console orders are limited to three per household.
Walmart Canada
As seems to be the case at most retailers, the Switch 2 console is in stock but is not discounted.
Nintendo Canada
Nintendo Canada is currently sold out of both the Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundles, but still has the standalone console available for purchase.
Nintendo Switch 2 deals (UK)
Nintendo UK
Nintendo UK still has the standalone console available, but the Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundles are currently sold out.
John Lewis
John Lewis doesn’t have any Switch 2 bundles available, but does have the standalone console in stock.
Argos
Argos has the standalone console available right now, along with a handful of bundle offers that save you around £10 on select games and accessories.
Smyths
Smyths has both the standalone console at a £10 discount and Mario Kart World bundle for £16 off right now.
EE
EE has the Switch 2 console available, and is offering up to £15 off popular games like Pokopia, Resident Evil Requiem and Super Mario Bros. Wonder when bundled with the purchase.
Currys
Currys only has the standalone console available right now, and it’s on sale for £10 off the usual price.
Game
Game has the standalone Switch 2 available, but none of the game bundles.
The Game Collection
The Game Collection has the standalone console and Mario Kart World bundle available, as well as a handful of other unique bundles. You can pick up the console with a copy of Resident Evil Requiem or Cyber Punk 2077, or pair it with a sling case and screen filter.
How much does the Nintendo Switch 2 cost?
The standalone console costs $450 and the Mario Kart World bundle is $500. However, Nintendo recently announced a price increase. Beginning Sept. 1, the standalone console will go up by $50 to $500.
What Nintendo Switch 2 bundles are available?
Though it’s getting pretty tough to find since Nintendo ended restocks, the $500 Mario Kart World bundle saves you $30 compared to purchasing the game and console separately. There’s also the Pokemon Legends: Z-A bundle, but that has been sold out pretty much everywhere since it first hit shelves.
To celebrate the recent release of the Super Mario Galaxy movie, several retailers are also offering $20 off Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 when bundled with the console right now. Plus, some retailers offer their own unique bundles with various games and accessories, which usually include a slight discount.
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 come in other colors?
For the new Switch 2, Nintendo has ditched the colored Joy-Cons for a more sleek, monochrome look — although there are still pops of red and blue around the analog sticks. As of now, Nintendo hasn’t said anything about additional colors. Additionally, it’s rumored that Samsung — which makes the displays for the Switch 2 — is pushing for an OLED version of the console.