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Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle exclusively for the Japanese market, set for release on November 12. Priced at 63,980 yen, the package includes the console and a digital download code for one of three titles: Mario Kart World, Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, or Tomodachi Life: Une vie de rêve.
The bundle is designed to be highly competitive, as the standalone console costs 59,980 yen. By offering a game for an additional 4,000 yen, Nintendo aims to secure its domestic market share ahead of the holiday season. This pricing strategy is intended to lower the psychological barrier for consumers considering the new hardware.
To maintain profitability, Nintendo has opted for digital-only game codes rather than physical media. This avoids the high manufacturing costs associated with new high-capacity cartridges. Furthermore, this approach forces users to register their accounts within the Nintendo ecosystem, encouraging future digital purchases.
In contrast, European consumers face different conditions, with the console priced at 499.99€. European bundles are described as less advantageous, focusing on clearing existing inventory before February 2027, when new regulations requiring removable batteries take effect.
