The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Actually Discounted Ahead of Black Friday.
If you’ve been patiently waiting for the right moment to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 after the recent release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , now might be the time to do so. Woot is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for $469 (original price: $499). This is the first major discount since the price increase on September 1st .
The new console is an improvement in every way , as you can read in our full Nintendo Switch 2 review. The ergonomics and design have been improved, making the console much more comfortable to hold and looking better. Battery life has also improved, now offering around 180 minutes of playtime in handheld mode before the battery runs out.
A big plus is the Switch 2’s backward compatibility: you can play your old Switch games on it. Some Switch games can be upgraded to the Switch 2 version by purchasing the appropriate upgrade pack. This is especially beneficial for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , which will look better on the Switch 2.
There are now many more games available for the Switch 2 than at the beginning of the year. Nintendo has hinted that it’s prioritizing remakes of classic games, and many are already in development , so there are plenty of games to keep you busy for a long time, including Donkey Kong Bananza , Kirby Air Riders , and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, all of which are already out. If you already own a Switch 2, check out our list of the 10 best life hacks to get the most out of your device.