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If you still haven't picked up a Nintendo Switch 2, or you realized you need to buy a second console for your home, then there's a brand new bundle you'll want to take a look at. Multiple retailers have started offering a "Choose Your Game" bundle, which lets you pick one of three different digital titles — saving you up to $30 in the process.
The bundle is being offered by multiple retailers, including GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon and Nintendo itself. Priced at $499, it gets you a Nintendo Switch 2 console (normally $449) and a choice of Donkey Kong: Bananza, Pokémon Pokopia or Mario Kart World. The first two games retail for $69, while Mario Kart is usually $79.
In other words, you're saving $20 to $30 compared to buying the Switch 2 and your chosen game separately. Not to mention the fact that the Switch 2's price is increasing to $499 later this year. So buying now could save you an additional $50, or net you a free game, depending on your point of view.
Switch 2 bundles are nothing new. A Mario Kart World bundle has been available since the console launched last year, for the same $499 price tag. So if you end up choosing Mario Kart with your bundle, nothing is actually changing. That said, the fact that you now get more choice on which game your console comes with can only be a good thing. Especially when those options are as good as Bananza and Pokopia.
Of course, none of the bundled games are available in physical form. Though this isn't a huge surprise, and I can't remember the last time a console bundle came with a physical game. Maybe the late Xbox 360/PS3 era? (Editor's note: PlayStation was still offering physical games in bundles as recently as 2018 with the Marvel's Spider-Man PS4 Pro bundle.)
You don't have to make your game choice right away, though. Rather than buying one of three bundles from the retailer, you'll get a 16-character code that can be redeemed for either of the three titles in the Switch 2 eShop. Redeeming your code is when you have to make the choice, and since you're only allowed one of the three, you should pick wisely.
The bargain-lover in me says that you should choose Mario Kart World, since it's the most expensive of the trio and will save you the most money. But if you're not a fan of virtual Italian plumbers or racing games, then one of the other two might be a better choice.
Pokopia is a fantastic little game that helped one Tom's Guide staff member finally see the appeal of cozy games, while Donkey Kong is easily one of the most unique platformers you can buy. Then, of course, Mario Kart World is another Mario Kart, and a great pick if you want to play with friends or online.
So if you've been holding off on buying a Switch 2, now might be the best time to buy. Not only will you get a fantastic game while paying slightly less money, but you'll also beat the price hike and get to enjoy Nintendo's latest hybrid console.
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