Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

Price: $499.99 USD (a $30 savings compared to buying the console and game separately).

Contents:
Nintendo Switch 2 Console: Includes the base unit, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers (with optical sensors and a “C” button for GameChat), and the redesigned dock with dual USB-C ports and Ethernet.
Mario Kart World: A digital download code for the new game, exclusive to the Switch 2 at launch.

Release Date: June 5, 2025, coinciding with the Switch 2’s global launch.

Availability: This is a limited-time bundle, available only through Fall 2025 or “while supplies last.” Pre-orders in the U.S. were delayed from their planned April 9, 2025 start due to tariff uncertainties, with Nintendo promising an update soon. Internationally, pre-orders are live in some regions (e.g., UK at £429.99, France at €499).

Nintendo Switch 2 Specs

Display: 7.9-inch LCD, 1080p resolution (1920×1080) in handheld mode, with HDR and up to 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance: Custom Nvidia chip (rumored 12GB RAM), supporting 4K at 60fps when docked and 1080p at up to 120fps handheld, with AI-enhanced graphics (e.g., DLSS).

Storage: 256GB internal, expandable via microSD Express cards (up to 2TB).

Battery Life: 2.5–6.5 hours, depending on usage.

Features: Upgraded speakers with 3D audio support, built-in noise-canceling mic, full-width adjustable kickstand, and dual USB-C ports (top and bottom).

Mario Kart World

What It Is: A brand-new Mario Kart title built for the Switch 2, not a rehash of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It’s a launch title designed to flex the console’s power.

Key Features:
A massive, interconnected open-world map where tracks link seamlessly.

Supports up to 24 players in a single race (online or local).
Enhanced graphics with dynamic weather, destructible environments, and 120fps support in handheld mode.

New characters, karts, and a story mode teased in early previews.

Standalone Price: $79.99 USD, reflecting its “premium” status as a next-gen title.

Reception: Fans are grumbling about the price jump from past Mario Kart games.

Bundle Value

Separate Cost: Switch 2 ($449.99) + Mario Kart World ($79.99) = $529.98.

Bundle Savings: At $499.99, you’re effectively getting the game for $50—a decent deal for a flagship title and console combo.

Target Audience: Perfect for Mario Kart fans or anyone upgrading to the Switch 2 who wants a showcase game out of the box.

Where to Get It

U.S.: Pre-orders are on hold but expected at major retailers (Best Buy, Walmart, Target, GameStop, My Nintendo Store) once tariff issues are resolved. Watch Nintendo’s official channels for updates.

UK: Available for £429.99 at places like Amazon UK (invite-only) and Argos (stock fluctuates).

Other Regions: Check local retailers—e.g., Amazon France lists it at €499.

Scalping Note: X posts show scalpers already listing bundles at $600+, so securing a pre-order at retail price is key.

Should You Get It?

Yes, if: You’re excited for the Switch 2’s power and want Mario Kart World as your first game. The bundle maximizes value and ensures you’re set for launch day.

Maybe not, if: You’re waiting for more Switch 2 exclusives or prefer physical game copies (this is digital-only). The standalone console at $449.99 might suit you better if Mario Kart isn’t your thing.