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- Buyers will soon get to pick a free game with the Switch 2 as Nintendo looks to make the console a little more tempting ahead of a possible price increase.
- That leaves Nintendo in a difficult position.
- Bundles like this help make that decision easier.
Buyers will soon get to pick a free game with the Switch 2 as Nintendo looks to make the console a little more tempting ahead of a possible price increase.
Nintendo is getting ready to roll out a new Switch 2 bundle this summer, and the timing honestly feels hard to ignore. With rumors and reports pointing toward a future price increase, the company appears to be giving players one more reason to jump in early before the console becomes even more expensive.
Nintendo’s upcoming “Pick Your Game” bundle will launch in early June for $500 in the US. The deal includes a Switch 2 system plus one digital game chosen from three major titles: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokemon Pokopia.
On paper, it’s a pretty simple bundle. But behind it sits a much bigger story about rising costs, pressure on the gaming industry, and Nintendo trying to keep momentum going while excitement around the Switch 2 is still sky-high.
The gaming giant is reportedly dealing with the same problem hitting much of the tech world right now — memory prices are climbing fast. Components used inside modern hardware, especially DDR5 RAM, have become more expensive as companies compete for supply. Phone manufacturers and large tech companies are snapping up memory stock aggressively, making life tougher for console makers.
That leaves Nintendo in a difficult position.
If the company raises the price too quickly, some buyers may decide to wait. But keeping prices unchanged while production costs rise also creates problems behind the scenes. So instead of cutting the console price, Nintendo seems to be adding value around it. And honestly, it’s a smart move.
The included games are digital downloads rather than physical cartridges, meaning Nintendo avoids extra manufacturing costs while still giving customers something that feels worthwhile. It’s the kind of bundle that doesn’t dramatically change the price but still makes buyers feel like they’re getting a better deal.
For most players, Mario Kart World will probably be the obvious pick. It’s reportedly the only $80 game in the lineup, meaning it gives the biggest savings overall. Plus, Mario Kart has always been one of Nintendo’s biggest multiplayer staples. It’s usually the game families, friends, and online players end up buying sooner or later anyway.
Still, Donkey Kong Bananza is quietly becoming the game many fans can’t stop talking about. According to the sources, early reactions have been extremely positive, with some saying it shows off the Switch 2 hardware far better than anything else announced so far.
The game apparently pushes the console hard enough that people have jokingly said the original Switch would barely survive trying to run it. Pokemon Pokopia has also built serious momentum online recently after clips and gameplay moments started spreading across social media.
The bigger goal for Nintendo seems pretty clear: get as many players onto the Switch 2 as possible before prices rise later this year. Right now, the company is still trying to convince millions of original Switch owners that it’s finally time to upgrade.
Bundles like this help make that decision easier.
And there’s a good chance this won’t be the last one either. According to the sources, Nintendo may continue using digital game bundles as a cheaper way to add value instead of including expensive accessories like extra controllers or hardware add-ons.
For anyone already planning to buy a Switch 2, waiting a few extra weeks could end up being the smarter move. A free game is still a free game. But the bigger question now is this — if Nintendo is already trying this hard to make the console feel like a better deal, how expensive could the Switch 2 become later on?
