Nintendo officially launched a new limited-time Switch 2 bundle pairing the console with Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 on April 12, and it runs through May 9. The package comes in at $500 total, a $20 discount off buying both separately, and is available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target in both physical and digital editions for the included game.
Why $20 off is bigger than it sounds
On paper, $20 is not a jaw-dropping discount. The key here is context. Nintendo has already raised prices on original Switch hardware in the U.S., and has openly warned that Switch 2 game prices and Nintendo Switch Online membership fees could also increase down the line. With Sony's recent PlayStation 5 price hike still fresh in everyone's minds, hardware pricing feels less stable than it did even a year ago. Locking in a bundle at the current $500 price is a hedge against that uncertainty as much as it is a deal.
New releases are getting pricier across the board too. Titles like Elden Ring are already landing at $80, and Nintendo recently adjusted its own pricing model so that digital Switch 2 games are cheaper than physical ones, a change that sounds consumer-friendly but signals the company is actively rethinking its pricing structure. Getting Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 bundled in at a discount sidesteps at least some of that friction.
The Super Mario Galaxy movie connection
Timing matters here. The Super Mario Galaxy movie is currently performing well at the box office, and Nintendo appears to be moving deliberately to convert that cinematic momentum into Switch 2 hardware sales. The bundle's announcement imagery leans directly into the film's marketing, making the connection explicit. It is the same playbook used for the Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends Z-A bundles from last year, just with a bigger cultural moment behind it.
What this means for anyone on the fence
Reports earlier this year indicated Nintendo scaled back Switch 2 manufacturing following a softer holiday season, which makes this promotional push feel less like a routine deal and more like a deliberate effort to re-energize sales momentum. Bundles have historically been one of Nintendo's more reliable tools for moving consoles during quieter periods.
Here's the thing: if you were already planning to pick up a Switch 2 and Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 is on your list, waiting for a better deal carries real risk right now. The $20 saving is modest, but the broader pricing environment makes the current $500 price look more attractive than it might have six months ago.
For the latest gaming news and latest reviews as the Switch 2 library continues to grow, it is worth keeping a close eye on what Nintendo announces between now and May 9. Check out gaming guides for more on navigating the Switch 2 ecosystem as new titles arrive.
