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The Nintendo Switch 2 now costs $499.99 in the US, $50 more than it did at launch. Nintendo raised the price on September 1, 2026, citing changes in market conditions.
Waiting for a Black Friday price cut doesn’t get you far with Nintendo. Last year it didn’t discount the Switch 2 console at all, and the deals came as bundles and cheaper games.
So on November 27, I’d shop for a Switch 2 bundle instead of a cheaper console. The Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle costs $549.99 and includes the $79.99 game and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online. That makes it the best value Nintendo sells right now.
Switch 2 Prices Right Now
These are Nintendo’s US prices for the Switch 2 and its current bundles. Both bundles include the game as a download and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership.
| Console or bundle | What you get | US list price |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Console only | $499.99 |
| Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle | Console, Mario Kart World, 3 months of Switch Online | $549.99 |
| Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle | Console, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, 3 months of Switch Online | $529.99 |
Bought separately, the console and Mario Kart World cost $579.98. The bundle saves you $29.99 and adds the online membership you need to race online anyway.
Black Friday 2025 vs 2026
This is what Nintendo offered last Black Friday next to this year’s US list prices:
| Item | Black Friday 2025 | 2026 list price |
|---|---|---|
| Switch 2 console | $449.99, no discount | $499.99 |
| Mario Kart World bundle | $499.99, no discount | $549.99 |
| Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle | $499.99 at Walmart | Not in Nintendo’s current lineup |
| Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle | Not available yet | $529.99 |
| First-party physical games | $29.99 and $39.99 at select retailers | Not announced |
Nintendo stopped making the original $499.99 Mario Kart World bundle in December 2025. Its late-2026 replacement costs $549.99, so a Switch 2 with Mario Kart World costs $50 more than it did last Black Friday, before any deal.
The rest of last year’s offers were all about games:
- Physical games: $29.99 and $39.99 at select retailers from November 23, including Super Mario Odyssey and Splatoon 3 at $29.99 and Luigi’s Mansion 3 at $39.99
- Nintendo eShop: Cyber Deals on digital games from November 20 to December 3
That pattern is normal for Nintendo. It protects console prices and discounts games instead, so the biggest Black Friday saving is usually on the games you’d buy anyway.
What’s Pushing Switch 2 Prices Up
The Switch 2 got more expensive this year for reasons that won’t go away by November.
Memory chips and the weak yen. Nintendo raised the US price from $449.99 to $499.99 on September 1, 2026. President Shuntaro Furukawa pointed to rising memory costs, the weak yen and higher oil prices, and said the new price still doesn’t cover all of Nintendo’s cost increases. He also said component prices could affect Nintendo next year too.
Nintendo expects to sell fewer consoles. Nintendo forecasts 16.5 million Switch 2 sales in the year ending March 2027, down from 19.86 million the year before. That forecast already assumes the higher price, and I don’t expect a console cut from a company that has just raised its price and planned for lower sales.
Tariff refunds went into games. After the Supreme Court threw out the IEEPA tariffs in February 2026, Nintendo got refunds on the duties it had paid. It used part of that money for a Customer Appreciation Sale in late September, with up to 30% off games and accessories and no discount on consoles. That shows where Nintendo prefers to put its discounts.
US buyers are spending less on hardware. Circana reported that US console sales in August 2026 were the lowest for any August since 2013, with Nintendo hardware down 15% from a year earlier. Weak demand gives retailers a reason to add extras such as gift cards, even when Nintendo holds the price.
What to Expect This Black Friday
Nintendo hasn’t said anything about Black Friday 2026 yet. Based on its habits, here’s what I’d bet on:
- Likely: first-party physical games at $29.99 to $39.99 at major retailers, plus Nintendo eShop Cyber Deals on digital games.
- Likely: the Mario Kart World and Sports Resort bundles at their list price, with some retailers adding a gift card or an accessory.
- Unlikely: a Switch 2 below $499.99 from Nintendo itself.
I’d buy at any of these prices:
- Mario Kart World bundle at $549.99 or less, or at that price with a retailer gift card or an extra controller
- Switch 2 console at $499.99 with a free game included
- First-party games at $39.99 or less, since last year’s physical game prices set that bar
You shouldn’t hold out for a Switch 2 under $450. Nintendo raised the price in September and says the new price doesn’t cover its costs, so a cut that undoes it within 3 months would be very unusual.
Which Switch to Buy
The Switch 2 plays most original Switch games, so it is the better buy for almost everyone. The original Switch models now make sense only on price or for a young child.
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle
The Mario Kart World bundle is the Switch 2 I’d buy, with or without a Black Friday discount.
- 7.9-inch 1080p screen with up to 120Hz, 256GB of storage and up to 4K output on a TV
- Mario Kart World as a download and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online
- $29.99 cheaper than buying the console and game separately
If you’d buy Mario Kart World anyway, the bundle is the cheapest way to get it, and the online membership comes with it.
Nintendo Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Bundle
The Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle is the cheaper bundle, at $529.99, and suits a household that would rather have a sports game than a racing game.
- Same Switch 2 console as the other bundles
- Nintendo Switch Sports Resort as a download and 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online
- $20 less than the Mario Kart World bundle
Nintendo Switch 2
The console on its own is worth buying only if the game you want isn’t in a bundle, or if a retailer adds a free game on Black Friday.
- $499.99 list price since September 1, 2026
- Plays Switch 2 games and most original Switch games
- Joy-Con 2 controllers that attach magnetically and work as a mouse in supported games
Nintendo Switch OLED Model
The Switch OLED is hard to recommend now. Its $399.99 list price is only $100 below a Switch 2 that plays the same games and the newer ones.
- 7-inch OLED screen, which looks better than the Switch 2’s LCD in dark scenes
- Can’t play Switch 2 games
- Worth it only at a clear Black Friday discount
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Switch Lite is the cheapest way into Nintendo games, at a $229.99 list price, and the one I’d pick for a young child.
- Handheld only, with no TV output and built-in controls
- Plays original Switch games that support handheld mode
- Can’t play Switch 2 games
The standard original Switch, at $339.99, is the hardest to justify. It costs $160 less than a Switch 2 and can’t play any of the new games.
Buying a Switch 2 in India
Nintendo doesn’t sell the Switch 2 officially in India. The listings on Amazon India are imports from third-party sellers, priced well above the US list price, and they carry no Indian Nintendo warranty.
- Check the seller’s own warranty and return terms before you pay.
- Avoid the Japan-only Switch 2 model, which runs only in Japanese and works only with a Japanese Nintendo Account.
- Black Friday prices in India depend on each seller, since Nintendo’s US offers don’t apply there.
FAQs on Nintendo Switch Black Friday
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be on sale for Black Friday 2026?
Nintendo hasn’t announced its plans yet. It didn’t cut the Switch 2 price last year, it raised the price on September 1, 2026 and it says the new price doesn’t cover its costs. Expect bundles and game discounts, with no cut to the console price.
Is the Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle worth it?
Yes, if you want the game. At $549.99 it costs $29.99 less than buying the console and Mario Kart World separately, and it includes 3 months of Nintendo Switch Online.
Can the Switch 2 play original Switch games?
Yes. The Switch 2 plays most original Switch games, and some get free or paid upgrades for the new console.
Should I buy a Switch OLED or a Switch 2?
Buy the Switch 2. The OLED costs only $100 less and can’t play Switch 2 games. The OLED makes sense only at a clear discount or if you care most about its screen in handheld play.
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 sold officially in India?
No. Switch 2 consoles in India are imports from third-party sellers and come without an Indian Nintendo warranty.
Final Remarks
The Mario Kart World bundle at $549.99 is the Switch 2 deal worth buying, and a retailer gift card or free game on top is your Black Friday bonus. For a young child on a tight budget, the Switch Lite is the one original model that still makes sense.
If you’re also weighing a PlayStation, my PS5 Black Friday deals guide has a target price for each model.