My Favorite Amazon Deal of the Day: Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World Bundle
Cyber Monday’s best deal is back: the Nintendo Switch 2 with Mario Kart World bundle is back on sale at Amazon after selling out very quickly . (It’s also in stock at Walmart .) The deal includes the new console with the new Mario Kart for the same price as the standalone console. You can get it for $449 (down from $499)—the lowest price reached so far, according to price tracking tools . (Note that you can only see the price once you’re logged in and the item is in your cart, as Nintendo prohibits retailers from promoting anything below the “minimum advertised price” of $499.) With Christmas approaching, this deal is likely to sell out quickly again, so I’d advise ordering it sooner rather than later if you’re considering it.
This is a great deal, and judging by previous Nintendo deals, it’s likely the best one in a long time. For comparison, the OLED version of the original Nintendo Switch currently costs $400, meaning you can buy the new Switch 2 with Mario Kart for $50 more. According to Michelle Erhardt’s Nintendo Switch 2 review , the new console is an improvement in every way. The ergonomics and design have been improved, making it much more comfortable to hold and look at. Battery life has also improved, now offering around 180 minutes of portable play before running out of power.
A big plus for the Switch 2 is its backward compatibility, meaning you can play your old Switch games. Some Switch games can be upgraded to the Switch 2 edition by purchasing the appropriate upgrade pack. This is especially true for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , which will look even better on the Switch 2.
There aren’t many games released for the Switch 2 at the moment, but there are a few classic Nintendo titles to keep you busy until the library grows, like Donkey Kong Bananza , Kirby Air Riders , and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment .