The Nintendo Switch 2 has been so popular post-launch that it’s still nearly impossible to locate one in stores. Scalpers are taking full advantage of this market, and this means the street price of a Nintendo Switch 2 is higher than it would be if you were to find one in a store today.
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Fortunately, despite the expensive Nintendo Switch 2 market we’re seeing right now, your friends at iDownloadBlog are helping you offset the costs of your system with slashed prices on games and accessories that you probably would have bought for it anyway.
We’ve got tons of recommendations for you, so check them out! Keep in mind that original Nintendo Switch games are backwards-compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2.
Where to buy a Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is being offered for sale at select retail outlets. Online sales haven’t been unlocked just yet for a number of stores, but we recommend bookmarking them in case that changes any time soon:
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – Walmart – Best Buy – GameStop
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console Only – Walmart – Best Buy – GameStop
If you can get a Nintendo Switch 2, and you want the new Mario Kart game, we recommend buying the bundle because you’ll save $20 compared to buying the console and the game separately.
Nintendo Switch 2 games
Note: Some games for the Nintendo Switch 2 are available immediately, while others are available as pre-orders set for release in just a few months.
Mario Kart World
Donkey Kong Bonanza
Cyberpunk 2077
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
Hogwarts Legacy
Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion
Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Note: Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are intended only for the Nintendo Switch 2, and are not backwards-compatible with the original Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Switch 2 Camera
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip
Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Classic Nintendo Switch Games
Note: Most, if not all, of these games should be backwards compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2, as well as playable on older Nintendo Switch platforms.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope
Normally $60, get it now for just $29.97.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Normally $60, get it now for just $50.93.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Normally $60, get it now for just $49.99.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Normally $60, get it now for just $48.85.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Normally $60, get it now for just $52.82.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Normally $60, get it now for just 51.24.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Normally $60, get it now for just $51.50.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Normally $60, get it now for just $49.95.
Super Mario: Odyssey
Normally $60, get it now for just $39.39.
Super Mario RPG
Normally $60, get it now for just $36.89.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Normally $60, get it now for just $47.98.
Pokémon Legends Arceus
Normally $60, get it now for just $52.15.
Pokémon Violet
Normally $60, get it now for just $51.49.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Normally $60, get it now for just $48.50.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Normally $60, get it now for just $49.99.
Super Mario Bros U: Deluxe
Normally $60, get it now for just $47.99.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Normally $70, get it now for just $51.99.
Accessories
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with USB-C Charging Case
Normally $250, get it now for just $169.00.
While you can use any pair of Bluetooth headphones with the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, we still think that the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) are among the best options, as they offer active noise cancellation and high-fidelity sound that you just can’t match for the price you’re seeing here.
PNY 256GB microSD Express Card
Normally $58, get it now for just $53.00.
Expand the storage of your Nintendo Switch 2 with an additional 256GB, giving you a grand total of 512GB if you count the internal storage on the console already. The microSD Express card standard features the perfect read and write speeds to be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 – normal microSD cards can’t be used with this console, unfortunately.
tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2
Normally $48, get it now for just $36.99.
The tomtoc Slim Carrying Case for Nintendo Switch 2 is a sleek form-fitting case for Nintendo’s latest console that hugs it tightly to prevent in-case shifting and properly cradle the device during travel. It features durable YKK zippers, 12 game card slots, and military standard drop protection.
Insignia 50-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV with Alexa
Normally $300, get it now for just $179.99.
Looking for a relatively inexpensive 4K television to play your Nintendo Switch 2 games on? This 50-inch LED Smart TV from Insignia checks a lot of boxes while being large enough for a decent-sized room. It’s perfect for playing in docked mode, and thanks to the smart features, it’s a nice entertainment system too.
Elgato 4K X Capture Card
Available for $239.99.
The Elgato 4K X Video Capture Card isn’t on sale right now, but it’s the best video capture card you can currently buy that works seamlessly with the Nintendo Switch 2 for capturing game-play and allowing you to share the HDMI output with other people.
Zagg Glass XTR4 Screen Protector for Nintendo Switch 2
Available for $59.99.
While not currently on sale, we wanted to raise awareness of Zagg’s most advanced screen protector for the Nintendo Switch 2, and potentially on the entire market. As opposed to traditional tempered glass screen protectors, the XTR4 features graphene fortification that makes it 11 times stronger than normal tempered glass, and it’s smudge resistant and filters blue light out. While it’s a bit pricy, it does have a lifetime replacement guarantee as well, so it’s what I’m currently using.