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Updated · Yahoo · Jun 21
Amazon Cuts Nintendo Switch Deals by Up to 50% Ahead of June 23 Prime Day
Updated
Updated · Yahoo · Jun 21

Amazon Cuts Nintendo Switch Deals by Up to 50% Ahead of June 23 Prime Day

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo · Jun 21

Summary

  • Up to 50% discounts are appearing on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games, accessories and some pre-orders before Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale formally starts on June 23.
  • Amazon is not discounting the Switch 2 console itself, but its $499 bundle with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokemon Pokopia effectively saves buyers $20 to $30 versus buying a game separately.
  • That bundle stands out because Nintendo has confirmed the standalone Switch 2 will rise to $500 on Sept. 1 after a $50 price increase.
  • Amazon is also taking $10 off several upcoming Switch 2 physical releases, including Star Fox, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Orbitals and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, matching their digital prices.
  • The offers expand a broader Nintendo sale already featuring record-low prices on some Switch titles, though some discounts require Prime membership and stock may be limited.

Insights

With Switch 2 prices rising, is this game sale a sign Nintendo is shifting its core profit strategy to software?
Are Amazon's 'lowest prices ever' genuine bargains or just clever marketing amid the console's upcoming price hike?