Nintendo Announces Switch 2 Bundles and $20 Discounts on Major Games

Nintendo is introducing new Switch 2 hardware bundles and discounts on several major games starting November 22, although the absence of clearance deals for original Switch products raises questions.

Nintendo is putting together several offers for its Switch 2 range, including new hardware bundles and discounts on some of its biggest games. The offers give customers several ways to buy the new Switch 2 along with key titles. Some games will be $20 off at major retailers. The new offers have also raised questions about why Nintendo isn't doing the same kind of clearance on its original Switch hardware and games.

One standout deal is the Mario Kart World bundle at $500. That's a Switch 2, a copy of Mario Kart World, and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online membership. Given the current hardware price and the extra content in the bundle, it could be a very attractive proposition for someone who's going to buy the console. Rather than buying the console and the game separately, you could get both in one go.

Mario Kart World is one of the big titles in the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup, so it's a natural inclusion in a hardware bundle. The bundle also includes a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership, giving you a chance to try the console's online features and multiplayer experience. For those looking to buy a Switch 2, the $500 offer could be a good value, depending on the individual product prices.

Nintendo is also preparing a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle at $529.99. That's another bundle option for those looking at a different type of game. The Mario Kart World bundle focuses on the Mario Kart franchise, while the Sports Resort bundle targets players looking for a different type of game. The two bundles offer different ways for customers to enter the Switch 2 ecosystem.

The price difference may prompt customers to compare what's in each bundle and decide which offers the best value. The Mario Kart World bundle is of particular interest, as it includes the console, the big game, and an online membership for $500. Alongside the hardware, there are also discounts on several major games. From November 22, selected titles will be $20 off their normal retail price at major retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, etc.).

The discounted titles are reportedly Super Mario Party Jamboree, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Kirby Air Riders.

They span different genres, so customers can pick and choose depending on what they're looking for. That could be a good thing for those waiting for a discount on some of the new Nintendo games. The timing of these offers could also nudge people into buying multiple games with their new hardware. A $20 discount may not bring the price down significantly, but it does provide an extra incentive for people already looking to pick up one of these games.

With so many major titles in the mix, the promotion could interest both current Switch 2 owners and those considering buying the console. However, one aspect of Nintendo's promotion is worth noting. They're offering discounts on some newer games and have new Switch 2 bundle offers. They don't appear to be running any clearance or liquidation sales on older original Switch hardware and games.

This has caused confusion about why Nintendo isn't using the promotional period to clear out its previous-generation hardware and games. The older hardware and games could still interest people who don't want to pay full price for the new console. The clearance period could also let retailers clear remaining stock while giving more price-sensitive buyers access to the Nintendo game library.

Instead, the current offering seems geared overwhelmingly toward the Switch 2 ecosystem. That makes perfect business sense if Nintendo is trying to push people toward the next-gen hardware. It just leaves a big hole for those who are still keen on the original Switch.

In the end, the upcoming Nintendo promotions offer several good options for people looking at a Switch 2. There's the $500 Mario Kart World bundle, the $529.99 Sports Resort package, and $20 off on several titles. The absence of any equivalent clearance on the original Switch range is a bit of a surprise, though. We don't know whether more discounts will be introduced later, but the current approach is clearly focused on the new console.