Two new ones Switch 2 bundles are now available at Walmart for the Black Friday shopping season as customers can pick up Nintendo's new console that comes with Madden NFL 26 or NBA 2K26. However, potential buyers of either Walmart's Switch 2 bundle must reserve some storage space, as both Madden NFL 26 and NBA 2K26 must be downloaded from the Internet.
Since its launch on June 5th, the Switch 2 has been a huge success, selling over 10 million units worldwide with no signs of slowing down. Although the Switch 2 is available as a standalone unit, game bundles with titles like Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends: ZA have proven lucrative for Nintendo and valuable for consumers looking for a new console. Along with improved hardware and backwards compatibility with most Switch games, the Switch 2 still has exclusive titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Ridersand Duskbloods publication in the coming months.
Walmart is launching new Switch 2 bundles for sports fans
While Nintendo is hosting its own Black Friday sales, Walmart is also offering customers two new bundles to choose from. Switch 2 Madden NFL 26 volume a NBA 2K26 The bundle is available now at Walmart for $499.99 each, before taxes and fees. Compared to individual Switch 2 prices, Madden NFL 26and NBA 2K26new Walmart bundles save users $20. The sports-themed Switch 2 bundles are available during Walmart's initial Black Friday sales period, which runs through November 16. The second window will run from November 25-30, but it's unclear if Madden NFL 26 or NBA 2K26 Switch 2 bundles will be available at that time.
However, the main caveat that the buyer must take into account that physical copies of both Madden NFL 26 and NBA 2K26 are sold as playing cards. Since there is no Switch 2 game data on them, users who insert a Game-Key Card into the system will download all the game data they need after connecting to the Internet. Suffice to say, the use of game cards has been a contentious topic for Switch 2 users and game collectors.
Despite some graphical compromises that were made for the Switch 2 ports, both NBA 2K26 and Madden NFL 26 still receive consistent game updates across all platforms. It remains to be seen how many Walmart customers and sports fans will purchase either Switch 2 bundle this holiday shopping season.
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Nintendo
- Original release date
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June 5, 2025
- Original MSRP (USD)
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$449.99
- Operating system
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Proprietary
- Resolution
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1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
- HDR support
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Yes
The 2017 successor to the Nintendo Switch continues on the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on June 5, 2025 with games like Mario Kart World, the Nintendo Switch 2 Basic Bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, controller straps, dock, AC adapter, HDMI cable and Joy-Con 2 grip.
