If you’ve been waiting for Black Friday to pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has finally revealed its holiday offer. I'll be straight with you, it's not great. Unfortunately, long gone are the days of massive holiday savings for consoles. But after this year’s price increase, getting a game included with your new console is better than nothing.
Starting November 22, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99, with a three-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership included. The promotion runs through December 5, while supplies last, and Nintendo advertises a $50 savings compared with the bundle’s suggested retail price before the offer.
So why isn't this bundle worth getting too excited about? Well, when Switch 2 launched in the United States in June 2025, the standalone console cost $449.99, while the Mario Kart World bundle was $499.99. The holiday deal brings the bundle back to that original price, with three months of online membership thrown in.
Of course, a few things have changed since launch. Nintendo increased the standalone Switch 2’s U.S. suggested retail price to $499.99 on September 1, 2026, citing changes in market conditions. The console alone now costs what the console-and-game bundle originally did. Happy holidays to our wallets.
With this Black Friday offer, you’ll pay that same $499.99 and get the system, a full digital download of Mario Kart World, and the 90-day online membership. If you were planning to buy Mario Kart anyway, that makes the bundle a more appealing purchase than grabbing the console by itself at its current suggested price.
There is one thing to keep in mind when looking at deal though. Nintendo’s advertised $50 savings is based on the bundle’s pre-promotion suggested retail price. The standalone console isn’t getting a $50 price cut through this offer, and the bundle isn’t cheaper than it was at launch. Instead, you’re getting back to that launch bundle price with an online membership added.
The included membership will let you take your Mario Kart rivalries online once you’ve exhausted everyone’s patience at home. Just be careful to keep an eye on the subscription as Nintendo says it automatically renews after the initial term at the then-crrent price unless canceled.
If a Switch 2 is going under the tree this year, November 22 is the date to circle. Getting Mario Kart ready for Christmas morning is a solid plan. Agreeing on who gets the first turn is your problem.
Do you plan on purchasing the Nintendo Switch 2 or another video game console this holiday season? If so, be sure to check back over the coming days and weeks as we highlight the best deals around!