Amazon Prime Day offers Nintendo Switch 2 with game for $499
Amazon Prime Day 2026 has officially kicked off, featuring a “Choose Your Game” bundle for the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $499. The sale, which runs from June 23 through June 26, marks one of the first major retail discounts for the new hardware as Nintendo prepares for a scheduled price hike this autumn.
Shoppers can secure the console along with a digital game code for the same price that the standalone hardware will cost starting in September.
Understanding the Nintendo Switch 2 price increase
The “Choose Your Game” package currently retails for $499 at Amazon, down from its original listed bundle price of $579.99. This represent a 14% discount on the total package value.
Depending on whether a consumer compares this to the original bundle price or the cost of purchasing the hardware and a game separately, the total savings reach up to $79.99, or a flat $30 for those focusing on current base prices.
The deal includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console, Joy-Con controllers, and a digital download code for one of three titles: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia.
Key details
The urgency surrounding this year’s Prime Day deals is tied to a confirmed price adjustment for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. On September 1, the retail price for the console is set to increase by $50, bringing the new base price to $499.99.
Because the current Prime Day bundle provides both the console and a game for $499, it is effectively the final opportunity for consumers to acquire the system and a launch title for less than the future cost of the hardware alone.
This price shift makes early software acquisition a priority for many users. For example, those looking to expand their library can find Star Fox at a discounted price of $49.94 during the event. While the Switch 2’s price is rising, Nintendo is maintaining backward compatibility with most original Nintendo Switch titles.
This feature allows users to play older games on the new 7.9-inch LCD touch screen, ensuring that existing physical and digital collections remain functional on the upgraded hardware.
Hardware specifications and play modes
The Nintendo Switch 2 features a 7.9-inch LCD touch screen and retains the versatile “three play modes” that defined its predecessor. Users can switch between handheld mode for portable play, tabletop mode for local multiplayer, and docked mode for television output.
The system comes boxed with standard Joy-Con controllers, maintaining the familiar control scheme while utilizing improved internal processing power to handle the latest software releases across these various configurations.
Compatibility remains a core pillar of the new ecosystem. Games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, currently on sale for $53.99, are compatible with the new system. This continuity is similar to how Valve debuts stickers and digital assets to maintain long-term user engagement; Nintendo is using backward compatibility to bridge the gap between console generations.
This ensures that the Switch 2 launch period does not force players to abandon their previous software investments.
Top software and accessory discounts
Amazon has reduced prices on several high-profile titles during the June 23-26 window. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch 2 Edition) is currently available for $44.99, down from its $69.99 MSRP. Similarly, the Switch 2 edition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A has seen a 36% price cut, also retailing for $44.99.
These discounts provide a more affordable entry point for the new generation, particularly as Grand Theft Auto 6 and other major industry releases prepare to dominate the gaming landscape in late 2026.
Storage and control options are also seeing deep cuts. The Samsung P9 256GB MicroSD Express Card, essential for the increased file sizes of Switch 2 games, is down 27% to $39.99. For those seeking alternative inputs, the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller is priced at $51.28.
These accessories, combined with the “Choose Your Game” bundle, offer a comprehensive setup before the September 1 price hike takes effect.
Current Prime Day software price list
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch 2 Edition) – $59.88 (was $79.99)
- Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – $39.99 (was $69.99)
- Assassin’s Creed Shadows – $34.99 (was $59.99)
- Yakuza 0: Directors’ Cut – $24.88 (was $49.99)
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake – $24.99 (was $59.99)
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (OG Switch version) – $29.99 (was $59.99)
Digital incentives are also present, such as $10 Nintendo eShop Gift Cards being sold for $8.98, representing a 10% saving. As the Prime Day event enters its final hours, these specific hardware and software bundles represent the current floor for Nintendo Switch 2 pricing before the hardware moves to its new $499.99 standard next quarter.