COSTCO SWITCH 2 BUNDLE PACKS $100+ IN FREE EXTRAS

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MON, AUG 10, 2026

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Costco is offering Nintendo Switch 2 members a $499.99 bundle that matches the console's standalone price while including over $100 in added value. The deal arrives just weeks before Nintendo's $50 price increase takes effect on September 1st.

The Costco bundle packages the Nintendo Switch 2 with a 256GB microSD Express card (typically $59) and a one-year Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription (normally $49.99). Combined, the extras total approximately $109 in value at regular pricing. Nintendo's new $499.99 price point represents a $50 increase from the original Switch 2 launch price. For Costco members, the bundle effectively neutralizes that markup by bundling essential accessories and services at no premium. The microSD Express card provides fast storage expansion for the console's 7.9-inch display, while the Expansion Pack subscription unlocks access to classic NES and SNES titles, online play, and cloud saves. Costco members can take advantage of this offer before Nintendo's September 1st deadline, when standalone Switch 2 consoles will jump to the higher price point.

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