MediaMarkt offers Switch 2 with game for €479 before increase in September
German retailer MediaMarkt has launched a promotional package that allows consumers to purchase the Nintendo Switch 2 accompanied by a game of their choice for €479, before the permanent price increase scheduled for September 1, 2026. The console will cost €499.99 at all Europa after that date. The offer is identified on the Switch 2 page as the “Best Recomendação” in the store and represents a more advantageous alternative than Nintendo’s official strategies in other markets.
Jogos included and savings per title
Customers can choose between three different titles to join the promotional package. Mundo Mario Kart costs an additional €74.99, Donkey Kong Bananza costs €67.99, and Pokémon Pokopia costs €69.99. Independentemente of choice, the final price remains at €479, which means that the savings vary depending on the game selected.
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The biggest savings occur with Mundo Mario Kart, considered the most expensive security among the options. Quem choosing this game saves approximately €30 compared to purchasing the console plus the game alone. Buyers who opt for Donkey Kong Bananza or Pokémon Pokopia save around €20 each. Donkey Kong Bananza offers a platforming experience with challenging mechanics, while Pokémon Pokopia provides a more relaxing adventure with life simulator elements.
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Comparação with international offers
MediaMarkt’s promotion significantly surpasses the strategy announced by Nintendo in Estados Unidos. In the US market, the official “Choose Seu Jogo” bundle will cost $499 and will only include a download code for one of the same three titles. Na Alemanha, MediaMarkt offers physical versions of games, not digital codes, maintaining a more competitive and attractive value for European consumers.
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In the initial launch of Switch 2 on the German market, Nintendo sold a package with Mundo Mario Kart for €510, in addition to the standard console at €470. Esse original package is no longer available directly from the official Nintendo store, although it can still be found at retailers like Amazon. MediaMarkt’s initiative fills this gap with its own strategy that offers added value to European consumers.
Estrutura pricing and promotion details
- Console Nintendo Switch 2: €449.00
- Mundo Mario Kart: €74.99 (total savings of €30)
- Donkey Kong Bananza: €67.99 (total savings of €20)
- Pokémon Pokopia: €69.99 (total savings of €20)
- Preço final package: €479.00
The MediaMarkt offer is valid while supplies last, with no officially defined end date. Espera the promotion is only available until the end of July, the period before the price increase announced for September. Consumidores interested in purchasing the console at a discount need to act in the short term to take advantage of the limited time window.
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Nintendo officially announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will undergo a permanent price increase from September 1, 2026. The console will cost €499.99 across the Europa and will also face a price increase in the Estados Unidos. The president of Nintendo, Shuntaro Furukawa, has already apologized to players for the measure and promised to release new games as compensation for the change.
Essa pricing structure positions MediaMarkt as a competitive alternative for consumers who wish to join the Switch 2 ecosystem without waiting for future markdowns. The offer represents a clear time window for purchasing decisions, as the official increase will occur within a few months. The German retailer’s differentiated strategy demonstrates how local retailers can offer competitive solutions even in the face of global pricing policies established by the manufacturer.
