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Nintendo Switch 2s World of Mario Kart bunch in stock at Best Buy after Amazon runs out of stock very quickly.. The deal includes a new console with the new Mario Kart for the same price as a standalone console. You can get it for US$449 (down from $499) is the lowest price it has reached so far, according to price tracking tools. (Note that you'll only be able to see the price once you're signed in and it's in your cart, as Nintendo prohibits retailers from promoting anything below the “minimum advertised price” of $499.) To top it all off, Best Buy somehow promises to deliver the game to your home by 9 p.m. today, December 24th—a true Christmas miracle. Not all locations will be available so please ensure you see the 'delivery by 9pm today' note above 'add to cart'. You can also pick it up within the hour if time is of the essence.
This bundle is great and, based on Nintendo's previous offerings, probably the best you'll see in a long time. By comparison, the OLED version of the original Nintendo Switch currently costs $400, meaning you can get the new Switch 2 with Mario Kart for $50 more. The new console is also an upgrade in every way, according to Associate Tech Editor Michelle Erhardt. Nintendo Switch 2 review. The ergonomics and design have improved, making it much more comfortable to hold and look at. Battery life has also improved, with a handheld device now lasting about 180 minutes before running out of charge.
The big plus is that the Switch 2 is backwards compatible, meaning you can play your old Switch games on it. Some Switch games can be upgraded to Switch 2 Edition by purchasing that game's upgrade pack. This is especially valuable for games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which will look better on Switch 2.
What are your thoughts so far?
There aren't many games released for the Switch 2 at the moment, but there are a few classic Nintendo games that will keep you busy until the library expands, such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air RidersAnd Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
