Nintendo Switch 2 bargain guide — where to find
A free for all in Australia.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now in Australia, and we’re done with preorders — it’s time to pick one up. We’ll be using our former preorder guide to keep track of console pricing and availability over the coming weeks.

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes in two configurations, one with Mario Kart World, the other without. The copy of Mario Kart World here in Australia is a download code. The RRP of the Nintendo Switch 2 is $699.95, and with Mario Kart World is $769.95. The bundle is currently is the cheapest way to get into Mario Kart.
This guide focuses on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware. We have a guide for Switch 2 games and Switch 2 accessories separately which is more in-depth on both counts.


Amazon
Big W
Costco
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $679.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console + Mario Kart World Bundle – $749.99
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console + Mario Kart World Bundle + Joy-Con 2 Wheel – $759.99 (spotted in-store)
JB Hi-Fi
EB Games
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $699.95
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $769.95
Trade in Deals
EB Games also has a bunch of trade in deals, depending on what level of EB World member, or if you have an EB World Plus paid membership as well. We’ll just drop a link here to them here so you can get the latest prices.
Midnight Launches
EB are also have Midnight Launches for the Switch in some states, and early openings in others – none at all. There was also a whole faff about having be an EB World Plus member or trade in your Switch to get access to these – but they changed their mind. So yeah, midnight launches this way.
The Gamesmen
Midnight Launch
The Gamesmen are having a midnight launch for the console at their store in Penshurst, NSW. There’s giveaways and gift packs for those who attend on the night. Details are here.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $699.95
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $769.95

Harvey Norman
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $696
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $766
My Nintendo Store
Nintendo has now closed registrations for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. We’re not sure when Nintendo will re-open the Switch 2 sales for general retail.
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $699.95
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $769.95
Officeworks
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $696.00
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $766.00
Paperhouse Games (VIC Only)
Pre-order cut off has passed.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $696.00Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $769.00(Sold Out)
The Good Guys
Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $696.00Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $769.00
Target
- Nintendo Switch 2 Console – $696.00
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle – $766.00
Some Target stores will be opening early on June 5th. However preorders are for delivery only. If you want to get one on the day, the following stores will be open.
ACT – 7am: Belconnen
NSW – 7am: Burwood, Mt Druitt, Narellan
QLD – 7am: Carindale, Chermside, Morayfield, Northlakes
SA – 7am: Elizabeth, Marion
VIC – 7am: Bendigo, Chadstone, Fountain Gate, Knox City, Northland,
Southland, Waurn Ponds, Werribee
WA – 8am: Carousel, Morley
Telstra
Telstra have the Nintendo Switch 2 to buy outright, but you can also add it your plan and pay it over 12 or 24 months.
- Nintendo Switch 2 over 24 months – $29.12 a month
- Nintendo Switch 2 over 12 months – $58.25 a month
- Nintendo Switch 2 outright – $699









































Lads, you don’t get enough love for the content you publish, thank you
Will there be any *good* deals? Or at least a pre-order bonus?
Those game prices 😭