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[Unknown Soldier]

Originally leaked from an internal memo, now officially confirmed by Gamestop

It's not clear if Nintendo intends to replace this bundle with another game or simply sell Switch 2 unbundled

Also not clear if this is US only or worldwide

edit: Title should say Switch 2, can a mod fix that? Thanks

 

[Haint]

Probably a tactic to avoid a (DRAM induced) price hike, they're banking on nearly everyone buying the $80 game along side it, effectively a $30 price increase over the Mario Kart bundle.

 

[Topher]

Probably a tactic to avoid a (DRAM induced) price hike, they're banking on nearly everyone buying the $80 game along side it, effectively a $30 price increase over the Mario Kart bundle.

Sounds like more shrinkflation

 

[Guardian Monkey]

This was announced at launch.

 

[ByWatterson]

Switch 2 a bigger failure than WiiU, confirmed

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

We've known this since it was revealed in April. They said the bundle would end this fall.

 

[Magic-DEI-Hire]

This was announced at launch.

Bingo, this is already old news. Nintendo will likely cycle the bundle in during future holiday seasons anyway.

 

[I collect VHS tapes]

This was planned, bundle was to be replaced with ZA bundle for holidays

This is why it's been on sale

 

[Dr Bass]

This was announced at launch.

Exactly. Known since before launch it was a limited window to get this.

 

[nial]

It was already known, though it happened later than they said it would.

 

[kazuyamishima]

Already known, price increases incoming

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[Magic Carpet]

Not to hate on Nintendo or anything like that, but, Mario Kart World isn't very good.
They need to bundle with something else.

 

[Cakeboxer]

Switch 2 a bigger failure than WiiU, confirmed

 

[Horseganador]

Removing the pack is a mistake; it's their biggest system seller right now.

 

[Physiognomonics]

They are hoping people to buy the $80 game alone? It's an aggressive strategy alright.

 

[Mr Moose]

That's a bit quick, why not a do it for a year?

 

[Robb]

As some have said this was already announced by Nintendo at the same time as the bundle back in April.

 

[adamsapple]

That's a bit quick, why not a do it for a year?

The margins are probably getting to an uncomfortable levels for the executives.

 

[asdasdasdbb]

There's a Pokemon bundle now.

 

[Fbh]

Surprised it took so long.
This is how I picture Nintendo executives every time someone pays less than $70-80 for one of their mainline games

 

[ReBurn]

They meant it literally when they said autumn. The announcement comes right at the winter solstice.

 

[analog_future]

This is how Nintendo raises the price of the Switch 2 due to tarrifs/DRAM prices without having to actually raise the price of the Switch 2.

 

[Warspite]

Surprised it lasted this long, I thought it would had been the launch only, use it to get sales going and then move on to a different bundle.

 

[graywolf323]

There's a Pokemon bundle now.

hasn't that been sold out for a while?

 

[Sticks]

Best make a Prime 4 bundle

 

[ReBurn]

Best make a Prime 4 bundle

You'll buy them separately and you'll like it, mister.

 

[Saber]

Maybe they gonna substitute for an another bundle to justify the prices? I dunno, Mario Kart bundles were a thing since ever. Maybe they are planning a huge update for World bud didn't want people to get it easy.

 

[Guerilla Munch]

I bought MKW for $80 because I couldn't find the bundle at launch and I regret it. Haven't touched the game in months. I'd be very curious to see what the player engagement numbers at like compared to MK8

 

[Gambit2483]

This was announced at launch.

Now watch as everyone proclaims Nintendo Switch 2 is Doomed.