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NINTENDO BUNDLES SWITCH 2 BEFORE PRICE HIKE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 25, 2026

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Nintendo has unveiled new Switch 2 bundle options ahead of a price increase taking effect next week. The timing offers consumers a final opportunity to purchase at current pricing.

Nintendo's latest Switch 2 bundles arrive as the company prepares to raise console prices across its lineup. The bundles provide bundled content options that may appeal to consumers seeking to lock in existing pricing before the increase takes effect. The Switch 2 has been available since its March 2025 launch, with Nintendo gradually expanding its bundle offerings to include various game and accessory combinations. Pricing details on the new bundles and the extent of next week's price increase remain pending official confirmation. This follows Nintendo's established pattern of bundling strategies around major pricing transitions. Consumers interested in the Switch 2 at current rates have limited time to make purchases before the new pricing structure goes into effect.

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