Exclusive game included in Switch 2 bundle
Nintendo sold 3.82 million Switch 2 consoles in the quarter ending June 30, down from 5.82 million during the system's launch quarter a year earlier. The company maintains that life-to-date adoption still compares favorably to the original Switch, though the year-on-year decline reflects the natural cooling after massive pent-up demand. Software sales rose across the board, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream moving 7.96 million copies in three months and Mario Kart World reaching 15.39 million total.
A leaked trailer has revealed that Pokémon Pokopia's first major DLC expansion, Bubbly Basin, launches on August 5, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2. The expansion introduces underwater exploration, new water-type Pokémon, and aquatic-themed cosmetics as part of a $34.99 expansion pass that includes two additional content drops through 2027.
Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $399 at Woot for first-time customers using promo code GIFT26, beating the confirmed September 1 price increase from $449.99 to $499.99. The deal ends July 25 and includes refurbished bundle options with Mario Kart World.
Score a $50 discount on the Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle, now available with a free game essentially included. Meanwhile, PS5 owners can grab the award-winning Astro Bot for 35% off, and LEGO fans can enjoy the Hogwarts Express Book Nook at its lowest price yet.
Catch Pokémon Pokopia at a discount exclusively through Amazon's Prime Day Nintendo Switch 2 bundle, saving $20 on the game. This deal is one of the last chances to get the console before its price hike to $499.99 after September. Pokémon Pokopia, praised for its building and town simulator gameplay, has already sold over 2.2 million copies since its March release.
New Woot customers can purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 console for $434 using the discount code "NEW15" until June 19, 11:58pm CT. This offer beats the upcoming price hike on September 1. The console is also available in a "Choose Your Game" bundle for $499, including a digital copy of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia.
Mario Kart World, bundled with many Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, has seen no major DLC in its first year, sparking fan disappointment. Despite having the largest install base on the platform, the game's open world is criticized for feeling dull, with fans and critics alike questioning Nintendo's complacency. The community suggests various content additions, from new challenges to split-screen online progression, to revitalize the game.
Pokémon Pokopia's upcoming free DLC, set to release in August 2026, introduces underwater exploration with Ditto's new Dive move and water-themed decorations, mirroring key aspects of the anticipated Pokémon Winds and Waves, slated for 2027. This update not only enhances gameplay but also serves as a preview of what's to come in Winds and Waves. Players can expect a significant boost in creative possibilities, especially with the new underwater features.
Nintendo offers a limited-time "Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle" including Mario Kart World for $500 before the Switch 2's price hike to $500 on September 1. This deal saves up to $30 on Mario Kart World's usual $80 price. Buyers can also opt for Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Pokopia in the bundle.
Nintendo introduces the Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle, offering a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and the surprisingly successful Pokémon Pokopia, all for $499.99, effectively a $50 game cost. This deal is set to expire on September 1, when the base Switch 2 price increases to $30 without a game included.
Nintendo has confirmed a global price hike for the Switch 2, increasing costs by $50 in the US, $50 in Canada, and €30 in Europe. Despite this, the company assures a higher adoption rate than its predecessor and promises multiple unannounced Switch 2 games for later this year. The move follows an 8% drop in Nintendo's share price since the announcement.
Nintendo's Switch 2 has achieved impressive sales of 19.86 million units in its first nine months, with Mario Kart World leading software sales at 14.7 million copies. Despite this success, Nintendo has lowered its sales forecasts for the console to 16.5 million units over the next year, citing uncertain market conditions. The move comes alongside a significant price increase, particularly in Japan.
