The Switch 2 launches on June 5, and Nintendo is already putting together reasons to buy in early. Starting April 12 and running through May 9, anyone in the US who picks up a Nintendo Switch 2 alongside Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 gets $20 knocked off the combined purchase price.
The deal is live at all major participating US retailers: Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart, covering both in-store and online purchases. Here's the thing worth knowing if you were planning to go digital: the discount applies to download cards too, as long as you buy the card from the same retailer as the console.
What you're actually getting with the bundle
Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 is a compilation of HD versions of both Wii-era classics. The original Super Mario Galaxy landed in 2007, its sequel in 2010, and both have spent the years since sitting comfortably at the top of the all-time rankings, each holding a 97 Metacritic score.
The Switch 2 version isn't just a straight port either. Nintendo has added a free Switch 2 update that bumps the resolution and brings Joy-Con 2 mouse controls into the mix. The mouse implementation doesn't fully replicate the feel of the original Wii Remote pointer controls, but for players coming to these games fresh, it's a worthwhile addition rather than a dealbreaker.
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The $20 discount applies to the combined price of the Switch 2 console and Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 purchased together at the same retailer. The digital version is included, but you must buy a physical download card from the participating retailer.
Why Nintendo is pairing these two specifically
Pairing the Switch 2 launch window with a pair of near-universally loved games makes obvious sense as a marketing move. Both Galaxy titles represent some of the highest points in 3D platforming history, and bundling them with new hardware gives undecided buyers a concrete reason to commit rather than wait.
The $20 saving isn't life-changing on a $449 console purchase, but it does bring the cost of adding a critically acclaimed two-game compilation down to something much easier to justify. The key here is that Nintendo is targeting players who were already on the fence, not just rewarding those who had already decided.
Galaxy's HD visuals on Switch 2
The promotion also signals Nintendo's confidence in Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 as a system seller in its own right. These aren't filler titles being used to move hardware. They're two of the most acclaimed games ever made, and Nintendo clearly wants them front and center at the start of the Switch 2's commercial life.
The window is short, so plan accordingly
Four weeks is a tight timeline. The deal opens the same day the Switch 2 goes on sale (April 12) and closes May 9, so there's no waiting to see how launch reviews land before deciding. You're committing to both purchases at once.
For anyone already planning to grab a Switch 2 at launch and considering the Galaxy compilation, this is a straightforward win. For everyone else, it's worth checking out the latest gaming news and reviews to get a clearer picture of the full Switch 2 launch lineup before making the call. Make sure to check out more:
