Nintendo Unveils New Mario Galaxy Bundle for Switch 2 That Surprises Fans

Nintendo is gearing up to offer a Super Mario Galaxy bundle for the Switch 2. This deal provides a $20 discount on games that originally launched on the Wii nearly two decades ago. With recent price hikes across gaming consoles, this might be one of the best offers for fans, especially as the AI race drives up costs.

From April 12 to May 9, if you buy the Nintendo Switch 2 alongside either the physical or digital versions of these classic galactic adventures, you can snag a $20 discount at select retailers. The console typically retails for $450, while Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 usually go for $70, bringing the total to $500.

This pricing matches the launch bundle for the Switch 2 that included Mario Kart World, which is normally priced at $80. That bundle has already sold out, as Nintendo indicated it would be phased out. While Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 are remasters from three console generations ago, they remain some of the best titles in the franchise. After fans urged Nintendo to reconsider the Switch 2’s pricing, it seems a new level of caution is emerging in their strategy to expand the console’s user base.

With analysts and former Nintendo staff suggesting that a price increase is on the horizon, this Mario Galaxy bundle may be the best deal players can find amid AI-driven RAM shortages, trade tensions, and rising fuel costs. Even at $500, the Switch 2 is still cheaper than the lowest-priced PS5 following Sony’s recent price hikes. Who knows? By Christmas, we might see a $600 Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 bundle that would likely still attract plenty of buyers.