The Nintendo Switch 2 went on sale globally last Thursday, and in the first four days of its release, Nintendo sold more than 3.5 million units of its latest handheld console worldwide, making it the fastest-selling Nintendo game system ever.
You can buy the Nintendo Switch 2’s standard package, which only includes the gaming console, or you can buy the package that comes bundled with a digital edition of the Mario Kart World, which launched alongside the Switch 2.
The standard package is priced at $449.99 in the US, while the bundle costs $50 more. You’ll have to shell out extra money for accessories.
| Original pricing | Current pricing | |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 | $449.99 | $449.99 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle | $499.99 | $499.99 |
| Switch 2 Pro Controller | $79.99 | $84.99 (+$5) |
| Left and Right Joy-Con 2 | $89.99 | $94.99 (+$5) |
| Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip | $34.99 | $39.99 (+$5) |
| Joy-Con 2 Strap | $12.99 | $13.99 (+$1) |
| Joy-Con 2 Wheel (set of two) | $19.99 | $24.99 (+$5) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Camera | $49.99 | $54.99 (+$5) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set | $109.99 | $119.99 (+$10) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector | $34.99 | $39.99 (+$5) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case | $79.99 | $84.99 (+$5) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter | $29.99 | $34.99 (+$5) |
| Mario Kart World | $79.99 | $79.99 |
| Donkey Kong Bananza | $69.99 | $69.99 |
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a 7.9″ 1080p LCD with HDR10 support and VRR up to 120Hz. The Switch 2 is powered by a custom NVIDIA chip and has 256GB of storage onboard, which is expandable by up to 2TB via a microSD Express card.
Keeping the Nintendo Switch 2 up and running is a 5,220 mAh battery, advertised with a battery life of 2-6.5 hours. You can read our Nintendo Switch 2’s announcement coverage to learn more about it.