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Should You Buy Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle or Standard Switch 2?

By / Tech / June 5, 2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 is available in two variants: Standard Switch 2 and Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle. Which one should you buy?

Picture describing how the Nintendo Switch 2 has detachable Joy-Cons
Nintendo Switch 2 has detachable Joy-Cons (Image via Nintendo)

Nintendo has finally launched the Switch 2 in the US, starting at $449.99 for the base console. However, there’s a separate bundle called Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, which costs only $499.99. This bundle will save you $30, which you would have to pay if you buy both items separately. They are both selling out like hotcakes, but the bundle seems to be selling out faster, as it is barely available in any store.

Should you wait to buy the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle, or should you just get the standard Switch 2 now and buy the game later? In this article, we will discuss this subject and help you choose one before they both get out of stock.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer’s opinions.

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundle vs Standard Switch 2

Picture describes how the Nintendo Switch 2 is smaller and lighter than many other handhelds on the market
The Nintendo Switch 2 is smaller and lighter than many other handhelds on the market (Image via Nintendo)

The Nintendo Switch 2 standard model includes just the base handheld console and its accessories without any games for a price of $449.99. On the other hand, the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle includes the base handheld console and its accessories, along with the Mario Kart World game for only $499.99.

If you buy the Switch 2 console and the Mario Kart World game separately, you would have to pay $529.99. On the other hand, buying the bundle gets you the same thing for $499.99, so you get to save $30. However, this bundle is not easily available in stock. It goes out of stock quicker than the standard Switch 2 console.

If you want the Switch 2 console as soon as possible, then buy the console now and get the game later, or buy a different game. However, if you really want to play this game, it’s better to wait and get the bundle for cheaper. Nevertheless, if the price of the bundle increases, then it’s not worth spending the extra money. In such a case, you should instead get the standard handheld and use the savings on some other games.

Besides, if you wait too long, both models could go out of stock. Therefore, you should make a decision quickly and buy the Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as possible.

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