Games look gorgeous on its 7.9-inch screen. | Photo: Brandt Ranj / The Verge
The cost of the Nintendo Switch 2 is going up by $50 on September 1st, 2026, resulting in a $499.99 price tag for just the console. We’re just weeks away, but Costco is offering a fantastic $499.99 bundle for its members that includes a Nintendo Switch 2, a 256GB microSD Express card (usually $59), and a one year subscription to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack tier, which normally costs $49.99 per year. That’s over $100 in value, and a great way to kickstart your Switch 2 experience.
Nintendo Switch 2
Where to Buy:
$558.98 $499.99 at Costco (with NSO and 256GB memory card)
The Switch 2 has 256GB of internal storage, so a microSD card is likely something you’ll need eventually for storing more games without having to constantly manage your library. With first-party Nintendo games typically running between 10 and 25GB, and larger third-party games reaching 50GB, a 256GB card should store anywhere from 5-20 additional games.
The Switch Online subscription includes a variety of features like cloud saving, online play, plus classic NES, SNES, and Game Boy titles. The Expansion Pack adds games from the…
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