Nintendo Offers Free Games Prior to Switch 2 Price Hike - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. It wasn't a matter of if it would happen, only a matter of when. Nintendo announced on Friday it would raise the price of its Switch 2 consoles to $500 starting Sept. 1. The price increase of $50 is the first time the Switch 2 has gone up in cost since its launch last June. “This is in response to various changes in market conditions, which are expected to extend over the medium to long term,” the company said in a press release. “We understand that pricing changes can be challenging for customers and deeply appreciate the continued enthusiasm of our fans for Nintendo products and experiences.” To help soften the blow of the price jump, Nintendo revealed on Monday a new Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle. These new bundles will cost $500 and will come with a digital code to download one of three Nintendo games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokemon Pokopia. Nintendo says the bundles wil