Nintendo Switch 2: Now Worth It – Plus Presidents’ Day Deals!

The Nintendo Switch 2 is now available in a bundle with two exclusive titles, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, at Best Buy for $629.95, reduced from its original price of $684.95. This comes as potential price increases loom for the console, driven by tariffs and a global RAM crisis.

The bundle offers a compelling entry point into the Nintendo ecosystem, particularly for those new to Nintendo games. Both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza are designed to showcase the console’s capabilities and provide an enjoyable gaming experience.

While the Switch 2 represents a significant upgrade over the original Nintendo Switch, it maintains a focus on ease of use. Unlike some handheld gaming devices, such as the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS, the Switch 2 doesn’t require users to constantly adjust power or graphics settings. This streamlined experience is enabled by Nvidia’s DLSS technology integrated into the custom T239 processor, delivering consistent frame rates.

A Price Hike Might Be Close

Despite the current bundle deal, the Nintendo Switch 2 may soon see a price increase. Reports indicate that a combination of tariffs and ongoing issues with RAM supply could force Nintendo to raise prices in the near future. Valve is also reportedly hesitant to announce pricing for its Steam Machine due to the high cost of memory, further suggesting an industry-wide trend of increasing hardware costs.

This potential price hike makes the current bundle a particularly attractive option for those considering purchasing a Switch 2. The console’s lifecycle is just beginning, and several exclusive titles, including The Duskbloods, are expected to launch in the coming months.

Deals on the Nintendo Switch and related games were also available during Presidents’ Day sales in 2025. Amazon offered deals on Switch games, with prices starting at $19. The My Nintendo Store had digital Switch games on sale from $2, while Best Buy offered discounts of up to $40 on Nintendo Switch games. Woot offered a $20 discount on the Nintendo Switch console for Amazon Prime members.

In February 2025, deals were available on the Nintendo Switch OLED model at Amazon for $349.99. A Red/Blue Nintendo Switch bundled with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was available for $299 during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in 2025, with the possibility of further discounts as the original Switch nears the end of its lifecycle.

As of September 16, 2025, over 144 million Nintendo Switch units had been sold worldwide. Nintendo has stated that the original Switch will remain priced at $300, but this may change with the introduction of the Switch 2 and the aforementioned external economic pressures.