The Switch 2 Mario Kart World Pack may already be over

Shoppers who want to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle for Christmas may soon be out of luck, as an internal report from a well-known retailer has claimed that Nintendo has discontinued production of the popular console bundle six months after launch. While the basic Switch 2 console a Pokemon Legends: ZA package are still available, Mario Kart World the package will likely be hard to come by for a while.

As one of two purchase options for the Switch 2 launch in June, it is Mario Kart World bundle had an MSRP of $499, a jump of $50 from the base Switch 2 console. Mario Kart World comes in at $80, the popular bundle represents a net savings of $30 compared to buying the game and Switch 2 console for $449 separately. However, fans want to secure a physical copy Mario Kart World they were often let down as part of the deal. Switch 2 bundles sold in the US were packaged with a scratch code Mario Kart World which had to be redeemed on the Nintendo eShop after setting up a new console.

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Shoppers shouldn't wait to purchase the Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle

Despite the busy holiday shopping season, a popular gift option for Nintendo customers will soon become scarce. Nintendo has decided to end production of the Switch 2, according to an internal report from GameStop published by Nintendeal on X Mario Kart World volume. The report said that the next restock of the Switch 2 will only be the $449 base console. Although Mario Kart World package has ended its six-month life cycle, the Pokemon Legends: ZA The Switch 2 bundle is still available in limited quantities at various retailers. However, shoppers are not out of luck just yet. Switch 2 Mario Kart World the bundle is still available at Best Buy for $449.99, essentially making Mario Kart World a free game at that price.

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However, potential buyers who want to get the Switch 2 at the current price need to decide quickly. With the ongoing RAM shortage crisis causing the prices of various computer components, game consoles and other devices to rise, their costs are likely to rise by significant amounts in 2026 and beyond. With DDR5 RAM prices quadrupling since early October, Nintendo may be forced to raise prices to offset the rising cost of system components. Therefore, the Switch 2's $449 price tag is unlikely to last much longer. Although Nintendo has not officially commented on any price changes for the Switch 2, the gaming giant has increased the price of the original Switch console from $299 to $339 in August 2025. The price increase is due to the US government's tariffs on goods from various countries.

The Mario Kart World Pack may yet return

However, hope is not lost yet Mario Kart World bundle if Nintendo's past is anything to go by. Although Nintendo did not offer a Black Friday console bundle in 2025, the company usually provided gamers with some deals that include a console and a game bundle. For the lifetime of the original switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the bundle was often considered a major holiday offer that Nintendo included with the original Switch or Switch OLED model.

Although Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle was retired after seven years, its longevity is a potential sign that Nintendo could still bring back the Switch 2 Mario Kart World volume in future years. Given that Mario Kart World continues to receive updates six months after launch, it remains to be seen what Nintendo's plans are for future Switch 2 bundles heading into 2026.