Mario Bautista
Key Takeaways
- Nintendo has unveiled two new Switch bundles, each paired with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership.
- Fans will be able to snag either an OLED or standard Switch, saving around $80.
- The bundles will be available to purchase online, in the My Nintendo store, or in select retail stores by this October.
Nintendo has revealed two new Switch bundles that will be sold with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership. The Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful gaming platforms of all time, and these bundles will provide gamers an excellent opportunity to snatch the popular device at a decent price.
Originally released in March 2017, Nintendo’s handheld console has been a blockbuster success. The Switch recently reached over 143 million units sold, cementing its place as the third most-sold video game platform of all time, behind the Nintendo DS and the PlayStation 2. Despite the console’s sales dipping a bit last year, the Switch has largely maintained its popularity, and Nintendo is eagerly releasing promotions to attract even more players.
Nintendo has just announced two Switch bundles that may be popular choices for shoppers this holiday season. The first bundle contains a Nintendo Switch OLED Model along with a download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. The bundle comes with white Joy-Con controllers and will retail for $349.99. The other bundle contains the non-OLED version of the Nintendo Switch and also comes paired with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe code and the same 12-month subscription. This version costs $299.99 and comes with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers.
What Are the New Nintendo Switch Bundles?
- $349.99 Nintendo Switch OLED Model / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle -Includes Nintendo Switch OLED with white Joy-Con controllers, a download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.
- $299.99 Nintendo Switch / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle: includes non-OLED Nintendo Switch with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers, a download code for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a 12-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online.
According to Nintendo, gamers will save around $80 with these bundles. Picking one up also offers a good opportunity to play one of the most popular Nintendo Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Those interested will be able to purchase these products online, in the My Nintendo store, or in select retail stores by this October.
This announcement comes on the heels of a leak that pointed out five Switch bundles coming soon. The information, which is still unconfirmed, was revealed by a reputable leaker and indicated that the bundles would include two Nintendo Switch Lite offerings, one Switch Neon Blue/Red bundle, and two Switch OLED bundles.
While sales of the current Switch are still going strong, Nintendo is currently working on its successor. The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be announced soon, likely sometime during early 2025. Until then, however, these bundles are an excellent way for players to gain access to some exclusive Nintendo games, such as the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, scheduled to be released on September 26, 2024.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console launched in 2017, capable of being played in handheld mode or docked to a television. The Switch Lite, a handheld-only model, followed in 2019, with an OLED refresh coming in 2021.
