Nintendo Switch 2 game bundle drops to $449.99 at Amazon

Amazon has cut the price of Nintendo’s Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle to $449.99, according to The Verge. The deal matters for buyers because that price matches the current standalone console price The Verge cites while adding a digital game to the package.

The bundle normally sells for $499.99, The Verge reports. Buyers can choose one digital game from three options: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Pokopia.

According to The Verge, Nintendo’s Switch 2 bundles usually reduce the combined cost of the console and game by $20 or $30, depending on which title is selected. At Amazon’s current $449.99 price, the publication says the discount effectively makes the included game free.

Price increase adds urgency

The Verge also points to a scheduled price increase for the Switch 2 in September. The publication says the console price is set to rise from $449.99 to $499.99.

That change could make the current bundle more attractive for shoppers considering the system now. The Verge says it is unclear whether Nintendo will keep offering a discounted game with purchase after the price increase takes effect.

The discount is notable because Switch 2 deals have been uncommon, according to The Verge. The publication describes this offer as one of the rare price cuts on the new Nintendo hardware.

The Verge also cites the console’s library of new games and its near-complete compatibility with original Switch games as reasons some buyers may consider buying before the price rises. The Amazon offer applies to the bundle that lets customers choose among the three listed digital titles.

Amazon’s listing for the Nintendo Switch 2 “Choose Your Game” bundle is available at Amazon, according to The Verge. The reported sale price is $449.99.

This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.