Nintendo Announces First Switch 2 Bundles to Launch Following the Console's September Price Hike

Key Points:

• Nintendo will offer two Switch 2 console bundles at launch, including discounts when purchased with Mario Kart World or Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, both bundled with three months of Nintendo Switch Online membership.
• The Switch 2 price will increase by $50 in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and mainland Europe in five days, raising the U.S. price to $499.99; the Mario Kart World bundle will cost $549.99 starting late September, saving buyers $37.98.
• From October 22, a second bundle featuring Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, the console, and a 90-day online subscription will be available for $529.99, offering a $27.98 saving.
• Buyers can save more by purchasing the console and Mario Kart World before the price increase takes effect, and leaked images suggest a potential upcoming Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 design, though pricing is unknown.
• Nintendo attributed the price hike to "market conditions" and global business challenges, joining other hardware manufacturers like PlayStation, Xbox, and Valve in raising prices due to supply chain and component cost pressures.