Nintendo just opened pre-orders on a new Switch 2 bundle built around Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, and the timing could not be better for anyone who missed out on the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection.
The Zelda situation explains everything
Here's the thing: the Zelda 40th Anniversary Collection was the first special edition Switch 2 console, and it evaporated. Pre-orders went live and sold out within hours at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and the Nintendo Store. The $519.99 bundle, featuring a black-and-gold Triforce dock, forest green Joy-Cons, a matching Pro Controller, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, was barely $20 more than the standard Switch 2's $499.99 price tag. That value made it an instant target.
eBay listings followed fast. Console bundles started appearing between $700 and $900, with some sellers packaging in accessories and the game to push totals past $1,700. At least one fraudulent listing surfaced offering just a photograph of the console for $400. Nintendo has since added a banner to its store confirming the collection is sold out, with a vague promise to "announce when stock is replenished via the Nintendo Store app." No date has been given, and it remains unclear whether any restock arrives before the October 29 release window.
What the Mario Party bundle actually offers
With the Zelda edition locked behind a scalper tax or an indefinite wait, the Super Mario Party Jamboree bundle represents the most accessible way to grab a Switch 2 right now at retail price. The bundle pairs the console with Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, which is the upgraded version of the original Jamboree release, built specifically for Switch 2 hardware.
The key here is that this bundle targets a completely different buyer than the Zelda collector's edition did. Where the Zelda package leaned hard into nostalgia and limited hardware aesthetics, this one leads with a party game that has genuine staying power for family and group play. Jamboree TV adds a dedicated TV-mode experience, making it a practical pick for households that want a Switch 2 and a launch-ready game without hunting down a separate title.
Who this bundle actually makes sense for
Anyone who was holding off on a Switch 2 purchase waiting for a bundle that justifies the price point, this is a reasonable answer. The Zelda edition had the aesthetic edge, but its availability is now a lottery. The Mario Party bundle ships with a game that works immediately for a wide range of players, and it does so at a price that doesn't require refreshing eBay hoping a scalper has a change of heart.
For players who want to dig deeper into the game itself, the Super Mario Party Jamboree strategy guides are already building out with board tips and Jamboree TV-specific content worth checking before launch.
Nintendo hasn't confirmed whether more bundles are planned before the holiday window, but given how quickly the Zelda edition moved, expect any future special configurations to follow the same pattern. Pre-orders for the Mario Party bundle are live now. For broader coverage on Switch 2 releases and what's worth your time this season, the gaming guides hub has you covered as the lineup fills out heading into Q4.
