Nintendo finally unveiled more details about the Switch 2 this week, including its sticker price. The forthcoming console will cost $449.99 on its own, or $499.99 as part of a Mario Kart World bundle when it launches on June 5. Say it with me now: Ouch.
According to Mashable’s Alex Perry, who played Switch 2 for a few hours at a press demo, the system is still a “must-buy” for its performance bump, larger 1080p display, and the ethernet port in its revamped dock. “[Behind] all the price discourse and hardware gimmicks is a device that feels like a huge step up from its predecessor in almost every way,” Perry writes. Still, one can be forgiven for not want to drop $450+ on what is ultimately a luxury item in this economy.
Fortunately, there’s a relatively easy way for consumers to take a respectable chunk out of the Switch 2’s price, and that’s by trading in an older Switch system. (No need to hang onto it if you still want to play Switch 1 games: Backwards compatibility is a go on the Switch 2.) GameStop had the best trade-in deal at the time of writing, offering up to $175 off a Switch 2 preorder when you relinquish a previous-gen console now through April 30.
GameStop’s Nintendo Switch 2 preorder listings:
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