Nintendo announced today that it would be releasing a Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle that comes as a great value proposition, and fans are particularly keen on the console coming alongside a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The Nintendo Switch remains a hot console even in the fact of next-gen competition, and the device's sales have been regularly impressive, with 2020 representing a year of growth for both hardware and software that's only partially due to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons March phenomenon.
In fact, the Nintendo Switch didn't just beat PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S to the punch when it came to availability - it also beat them to being sold out. Surprisingly, years after the console's debut, the Nintendo Switch shortage of 2020 came earlier this year when fans were struggling to locate a console for themselves. A lot of that, again, comes down to Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the unique circumstances a game that brings people together online found itself in during a strange year, but the fact is impressive all the same. With so many people interested in a Nintendo Switch - and many of them from less gaming-focused backgrounds - it's the kind of holiday item that seems a lock to enjoy sustained success.
Nintendo certainly will be helping the console in that regard, as the company announced today via the official Nintendo website that the Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle for 2020 will contain some strong value. The Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle will provide consumers with a base console model (which, it's worth noting, features an improved battery when compared to the standard model at launch), a digital copy of Mario Kart Deluxe 8, and a three month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online. The suggested retail price of the bundle is $299.99 USD, and that makes the Nintendo Switch an extremely affordable option for families interested in a console.
The Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle will be available starting November 22, and it's likely going to help further drive an already great year of Nintendo sales. The announcement also states that there are several big games that will have $20 discounts during this period, which means buying a console can also be accompanied by a few pickups outside of Mario Kart Deluxe 8 without being so hard on the consumer's wallet.
The big takeaway from the Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle is that a console that was previously nearly impossible to find over the course of 2020 will now be getting a value pack deal that gives fans even more value for their dollar. It's a powerful move from Nintendo and a reminder that the next-gen console debate often fails to address that Nintendo Switch is a compelling product in its own right - one that seems like it will persist with strong sales and great games even in the face of much more advanced hardware.
Source: Nintendo