Nintendo Switch bundles are hitting the shelves well ahead of Black Friday
Oct. 3, 2024We usually have to wait until November for these
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That’s some serious value, which is why these bundles generally only ever appear duringBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals. A couple of years ago a deal like this (though only on the standard edition console) was swept off the shelves in a matter of days over the course of the event itself. However, Amazon’s new OctoberPrime Day Nintendo Switch dealshave been kickstarting the whole holiday sales period for a couple of years now - and that’s exactly what we’re seeing here.
Nintendo Switch OLED | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 12 month Nintendo Switch Online |$349 at WalmartWalmart is one of the first retailers to list this Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle, and it’s better than last year. Not only does the Nintendo Switch OLED now come with the racer game (previous packages stuck to the standard edition console), but you’re now getting 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online compared to last year’s three.
Buy it if:
✅You mostly play in handheld mode✅You’re a fan of the kart racer✅ You want a multiplayer game from day one
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You only play in docked mode
Should you buy the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart bundle?
If you’re already in the market for aNintendo Switch OLED, this is absolutely the best way to buy right now. Even flipping the game if it’s not to your taste will net you a better deal than picking up a console outright. The device by itself is still $329.99 on Amazon’s shelves, after all.
If you’re between the Nintendo Switch OLED and the standard edition console, I would recommend making sure you know exactly how you’re going to play your device; handheld or docked. Both models feature the same internal power, battery, and storage - so it’s only the display you’re swapping out. If you’re only ever going to play in docked mode, I’d recommend holding out for some standard edition bundles. There’s no point in paying for that OLED display if you’re not going to stare at it. However, this is absolutely my go-to if you mostly play in handheld mode, or even if you’re going full hybrid with a 50/50 split. If you’re still undecided, check out our guide towhich Nintendo Switch you should buy on Black Friday.
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