Costco sells Switch 2 bundle with $100 in free accessories

Costco members can buy a Nintendo Switch 2 bundle for $499.99 on September 1, 2026, the same price the console will carry after a $50 price hike. The package includes the new Switch 2, a 256‑GB microSD Express card that usually retails for $59, and a standard Joy‑Con controller set. The deal matches the console’s retail price, giving buyers more than $100 of free accessories.

The launch comes amid a crowded handheld market. Nintendo’s Switch 2, rumored to ship with a larger OLED screen, faster CPU, and a new “Switch‑Pro” controller, is scheduled for release next month. The company is raising its launch price to offset higher production costs and to compete with Sony’s upcoming handheld and Microsoft’s rumored hybrid console. Costco’s offer is a way for Nintendo to keep the bundle attractive to price‑sensitive gamers and to drive membership sign‑ups.

Retailers are scrambling to match the deal. Walmart and Best Buy are offering a $549.99 bundle that includes a 512‑GB microSD card and a charging dock, while Amazon sells the console alone for $499.99 but lists the microSD card separately at $49.99. Costco’s bundle is the only one that keeps the total cost at the console’s price point. The extra microSD card alone would add nearly $60 to the bill, so members who want more storage can save by buying the bundle.

The price bump and the bundle are a test of consumer loyalty. If the Switch 2 sells out before launch, Nintendo may hold back the price increase, but if demand stays high, the company could push the price further in the first quarter of 2027. For gamers, the choice will be between buying a new console at full price or taking advantage of Costco’s deal to get more value for the same dollar.