Deal | The Switch 2 price shockingly falls by $100 with Nintendo eShop gift card deal

With promotions rare on new Nintendo consoles and games, any Switch 2 sale will draw attention. While this deal requires several steps, gamers can save $100 off the regular Switch 2 price with the Mario Kart World Bundle. Sam’s Club members are stacking discounted eShop gift cards before redeeming them at Nintendo’s store.

How to discount the Switch 2 price by $100

As highlighted on Slickdeals, the first step is to purchase five $100 multipacks at Sam's Club, each containing five $20 cards. The eShop gift card pack has a reduced price of $79.98. Then, the next stage of the process is to redeem the $500 worth of credits on Nintendo’s site. Finally, once logged into Nintendo accounts, apply the balance to the console. The end result is that gamers are paying $399.90 plus tax for the Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle.

It may take Sam’s Club up to 48 hours to deliver the codes to buyers. Also, entering the $20 codes individually can be tedious. Still, deal hunters are already reporting success claiming the handheld for $400.

Despite the PS5 and Xbox Series X becoming more expensive, the Switch 2 price has not increased since its release date. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with the original Switch, which costs $40 more. The base model is now $339.99, making the current deal with an included game even more enticing.

Why so many Switch owners have upgraded

With numerous Switch 2 sales records, Nintendo fans have seen enough reason to upgrade to the newer handheld. The console supports previous-generation Switch games, unlocking a massive library of titles. Thanks to enhanced specs, the system also welcomes a larger number of third-party AAA releases. That said, the appeal for most gamers is first-party projects like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.

At 7.9 inches, the Switch 2 has a larger screen than its predecessor. A native 1080p resolution is also an upgrade, with the included dock enabling 4K gameplay at 120Hz. Nevertheless, some fans lament the lack of an OLED screen with a higher contrast ratio.

The gaming handheld market has become much more competitive in recent months. Regardless, at a Switch 2 price of $400, not many Nintendo fans would consider a ROG Xbox Ally or other alternative.

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