Amazon UK's first major Switch 2 bundle discount has arrived well before Black Friday

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A Nintendo Switch 2 console discount wasn't exactly something I had on my bingo card for today, but here we are. Amazon's UK-facing site has just given the console its first major sale, and it's for a bundle, no less.

Right now, the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle is available for £409 (was £429.95) at Amazon. The bundle includes the console itself with a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers (not an extra pair, mind) and a digital copy of Mario Kart World.

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Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle: was £429.95 now £409 at Amazon

Okay, it's not a dramatic discount or anything. But it is the first notable one we've seen for the console bundle since its June 5 launch. It bodes well for future Black Friday sales in a month or so's time, but for now, this is pretty brilliant.

Price check: Very - £409 | Argos - £409.99 | EE - £415 | ShopTo - £429.85 | TGC - £429.95

US price: Walmart - $499 | Best Buy - $499.99 | GameStop - $499.99 | Target - $499.99

For additional context, the recommended retail price for the Nintendo Switch 2 by itself - without a game - is £395.99 in the UK. With this bundle discount, then, you're essentially getting a copy of Mario Kart World for just £13, which is pretty mind-boggling given the game's £74.99 shelf price.

Admittedly, we were absolutely not expecting discounts of any kind for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, let alone any of its official bundles. But it's a good sign that we've got one this early, no matter how slight the discount is.

Looking ahead to Black Friday sales week in late November, there's now more than a fleeting chance that we could see discounts for the console by itself, or potentially even the bundle that packs in a copy of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

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Rhys Wood
Hardware Editor

Rhys is TRG's Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.

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