Summary
Nintendohas revealed two new Switch bundles that will be sold withMario Kart 8 Deluxeand a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership. TheNintendo Switchis one of the most successful gaming platforms of all time, and these bundles will provide gamers an excellent opportunity to snatch the popular device at a decent price.
Originally released in March 2017, Nintendo’s handheld console has been a blockbuster success. TheSwitch recently reached over 143 million units sold, cementing its place as the third most-sold video game platform of all time, behind the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2. Despite the console’s sales dipping a bit last year, the Switch has largely maintained its popularity, and Nintendo is eagerly releasing promotions to attract even more players.
Nintendo has just announced two Switch bundles that may be popular choices for shoppers this holiday season. The first bundle contains a Nintendo Switch OLED Model along with a download code forMario Kart 8 Deluxeand a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. The bundle comes with white Joy-Con controllers and will retail for $349.99. The other bundle contains the non-OLED version of the Nintendo Switch and also comes paired with theMario Kart 8 Deluxecode and the same 12-month subscription. This version costs $299.99 and comes with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers.
What Are the New Nintendo Switch Bundles?
According to Nintendo, gamers will save around $80 with these bundles. Picking one up also offers a good opportunity to play one ofthe most popular Nintendo Switch games,Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Those interested will be able to purchase these products online, in the My Nintendo store, or in select retail stores by this October.
This announcement comes on the heels of aleak that pointed out five Switch bundlescoming soon. The information, which is still unconfirmed, was revealed by a reputable leaker and indicated that the bundles would include two Nintendo Switch Lite offerings, one Switch Neon Blue/Red bundle, and two Switch OLED bundles.
While sales of the current Switch are still going strong, Nintendo is currently working on its successor. TheNintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be announced soon, likely sometime during early 2025. Until then, however, these bundles are an excellent way for players to gain access to some exclusive Nintendo games, such as the highly anticipatedThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, scheduled to be released on July 19, 2025.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, capable of being played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld-only model, followed in 2019, with an OLED refresh coming in 2021.
