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A Nintendo fan scored an impressive $400 Switch haul, including games, controllers and dock.
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The Switch console may be nearing the end of its life cycle, but it's seen a lot of success over the years.
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Lucky finds like this trade can come out of the blue and provide players with added excitement.
A Nintendo fan recently made an incredible deal oa Switchan assortment of games, some controllers and a dock, all for $400. This Nintendo fan's Switch features a number of heavy hitters, which means they should be kept busy for a while.
With the announcement of Nintendo's next system likely coming soon, the Switch's life cycle could be canceled within the next year. While the Switch's game production may begin to decline substantially in the coming months, the past eight years or so have already produced an impressive array of popular titles. These first-party Nintendo games, along with the Switch's hybrid nature, have taken the console to stratospheric heights. In fact, the system became the best-selling video game console of all time in the United States. With so many games available for the Switch, it's understandable that some players haven't had time to play them all.
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Luckily for one player, they recently found a way to add some of their yet-to-be-played titles to their gaming library thanks to an impressive haul of Switch purchases. According to Reddit user Strict-Yam-7972, they made a deal with the seller to get 11 games, a console, a dock, and controllers for just $400. The list of games was impressive, including popular ones Pokemon games like Legends: ArceusPokemon Violet, and others. The collection also included an opening title The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and its continuation, Tears of the Kingdom. There were a few too Xenoblade Chronicle games and what appeared to be a PAL version Brave default 2.
Nintendo Fan Shows Off Impressive Switch Haul
In addition to the games, the console included two sets of multi-colored Joy-Cons for playing Switch games. In addition, two more controllers were included, both with a Pikachu theme. According to Strict-Yam-7972, the Switch and the rest of the haul were in really good condition, making it the best deal they've reportedly received. Many in the comments on Reddit seemed to agree, pointing out the overall value of all Nintendo-related items. Fortunately, Strict-Yam-7972 revealed that they only played two of the 11 games included in the deal, meaning they had plenty of potential games ahead of them. As for the Switch, they said they will likely sell the console to someone else.
While you're unlikely to land a deal like Strict-Yam-7972, other players have found luck in the past. For example, another gamer managed to get an impressive Xbox 360 haul and get the console, controller and some games for free because someone planned to dump them. As these stories prove, it can pay to look for potential deals related to video games, as they can sometimes come when you least expect it.