At a tempting Switch 2 price, Costco will sell a Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Online bundle

Costco Canada made headlines in February as the source of a Switch 2 price leak. Since then, the store has stayed clear of the pre-order chaos. However, it appears that the U.S. Costco will offer a unique bundle when the console debuts on June 5th. The package will include the handheld, a Mario Kart World digital download, and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. The cost could make the Costco deal enticing, with unconfirmed reports of a $499.99 price.

Wario64 on social media first noticed the new Costco listing. Buyers can purchase a year of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack for $49.99. The standard Mario Kart World bundle, which has been a popular Switch 2 pre-order option, costs $499.99. Wario64 speculated that a Costco member discount could reduce the price from $549.99 to $539.99. After inquiries, some customers report a potentially lower Switch 2 price.

Famiboards and Reddit posters revealed that the Costco bundle may sell for as low as $499.99. After Nintendo received criticism for the cost of some Switch 2 games, the deal could be the best way to save money. Mario Kart World alone demands $79.99 for physical and digital copies in the U.S. The Nintendo Switch Online benefit adds more value besides multiplayer connectivity. With the Expansion Pack, gamers can access new emulated GameCube titles coming to the service on June 5th.

Regardless of the exact price, the Costco Switch 2 offer has several caveats. To avoid surcharges, shoppers need an annual Costco membership, which costs between $65 and $130. Also, the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack bonus only applies to new subscribers of the service.

Gamers frustrated by Switch 2 pre-order opportunities may think the requirements will limit crowds. Still, Costco is not immune to release day madness, as brawls over Pokémon cards have illustrated.