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Here's Your Last Chance to Get a Nintendo Switch 2 Console for $399.99 Before the September 1 Price Hike
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Key Points:
- Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 console price will increase to $499.99 starting September 1, up from $449.99, with new bundles launching after the hike.
- The Mario Kart World bundle, now including 3 months of Switch Online membership, will be priced at $550, while the new Switch Sports Resort Bundle with the same membership costs $530.
- Purchasing the console now and buying games and memberships separately is more cost-effective than buying the new bundles after the price increase.
- The Switch 2 has a growing library of major titles and AAA ports like Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, showcasing its powerful hardware compared to the original Switch.
- Upcoming major releases include Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, set for launch on September 17, further enhancing the Switch 2's appeal.
