The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle Offer Is Still Valid After Cyber Monday.
Possibly the best Cyber Monday deal I didn’t expect is still going strong: the new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World is still discounted today, which is surprising since there’s no real incentive to drop money on a brand-new system, and it wasn’t discounted at all during Black Friday.
But yes, you can still get the game and system for $449 (down from $499) at Walmart ( Amazon is completely sold out)—the lowest price reached so far, according to price tracking tools . (Note that you can only see the price after you log in and add the product to your cart, as Nintendo prohibits retailers from promoting anything below the “minimum advertised price” of $499.) With Christmas approaching, this deal will likely sell out quickly, so I’d advise ordering sooner rather than later if you’re considering it.
To put this deal into perspective, it’s worth noting that the OLED version of the original Nintendo Switch currently costs $400, meaning you can get a new system and a great game for just $50 more. Furthermore, according to a Lifehacker review , the Switch 2 is an upgrade in every way. You can play old Switch games on the Switch 2, as it’s backwards compatible. The ergonomics and design have improved, making the console much more comfortable to hold and look at. Battery life has also improved, now offering around 180 minutes of playtime in handheld mode before running out.
The main thing to consider when deciding whether to buy a Switch 2 right now is that the game library is still small: only a few must-play titles have been released (and those that have already been released can be more expensive, up to $80). But the ability to play older games really makes the transition easier, especially considering that some games, like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, will look better on the Switch 2.