Nintendo Sets $500 Switch 2 Bundle Price for Black Friday, Adds Rare Game Discounts

Key points

• The primary Black Friday offer is a Switch 2 bundle with 'Mario Kart World' and a 90-day membership for $499.99, saving $50 from the $549.99 retail price.
• A second bundle featuring 'Nintendo Switch Sports Resort' is priced at $529.99, offering a $27.98 discount.
• Physical game discounts of $20 apply to titles like 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' 'Kirby Air Riders,' and 'Super Mario Galaxy' from November 22 to 29.
• Digital discounts begin earlier, on November 19, and run through December 2, covering both Switch and Switch 2 editions of select games.
• Deals are available at major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as Nintendo’s New York and San Francisco stores.

Background

This announcement follows a period of limited hardware discounts for the Switch 2, which saw a price increase in September 2026. Earlier in October, retailers offered bundle discounts, but this is the first official company-wide Black Friday promotion. The timing coincides with recent releases like 'Pikmin 4' and 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,' which are not included in the discounted game list but are highlighted in marketing materials.

How outlets are covering it

Nintendo Wire and Lifehacker note that the $500 bundle price is essentially the launch price, making the 'savings' marginal for new buyers but notable given the recent price hike. Lifehacker emphasizes that the $20 game discounts are rare for Nintendo first-party titles. Mashable highlights a separate, early $30 discount on the standalone Switch 2 at Woot, which is distinct from Nintendo’s official Black Friday schedule. Nintendo’s official press release frames the deals as a way to 'spread joy' and offers additional holiday merchandise and gift-with-purchase promotions at its physical stores.

Why it matters

These deals provide the first significant price reduction on the Switch 2 hardware since its price increase, potentially stimulating holiday sales. The inclusion of high-profile titles like 'Donkey Kong Bananza' at a discounted rate is unusual for Nintendo, which typically maintains strict pricing controls. The staggered timing of digital versus physical sales allows consumers to secure software earlier, while hardware availability remains constrained by supply.

What to watch

Consumers can purchase the digital game discounts starting November 19. The hardware bundle and physical game discounts begin on November 22. The Woot standalone console deal expires on November 30. Nintendo’s physical stores will feature seasonal decor and exclusive items through the holiday season. Future pricing for the Switch 2 and its games may remain stable until the next major sales event, given the recent price hike.