Costco’s great Switch 2 console bundle includes over $100 in free stuff
Costco is offering a bundle for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 that includes the console, a 256GB microSD card, and a one-year Nintendo Switch Online subscription. This package provides significant value ahead of the console's scheduled price increase in September 2026.
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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.
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