[Unobtainable] Nintendo Switch Console + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital Download) + 3 Months NSO Individual $369 @ Kmart

RichardL on 20/11/2021 - 01:48
Last edited 25/11/2021 - 08:07

Moved to Forum: Original Link

As part of Kmart's Black Friday Sale, they will have the same Switch Bundle as last year.

Another year, another Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle – but this time, it’s for a fantastic price. We’re told Kmart will have the console, a code for Mario Kart and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for just $369. That’s $100 less than an RRP of a Switch all by itself.

The sale starts on Thursday the 25th.

Credits to Vooks

Update 24/11: Main Deal Link has been changed to Kmart's Product Page. Note that the price is showing as $439, but will drop to $369 as per Kmart's Rep confirmation

Update 25/11 12am: From Kmart Rep: The pricing has now changed to $409 at the last minute. It could change back to $369 in the morning however our internal system now has it at $409. We also have a number stores that Toll missed on their delivery today so it means for roughly 30% of stores we will not have in switches in store tomorrow morning. Deal will be moved to the forums as unobtainable once price has been confirmed at 8am AEDT.

Mod Update 8am: Price has been confirmed as $409 Online, deal has been moved to the forums as Unobtainable.

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  • Archi on 20/11/2021 - 06:15

    If you mainly play connected to a TV. Oled model is pointless for the extra cost.

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    • dickiee on 20/11/2021 - 10:28

      Could say the same if you have a half decent pc/laptop and the right 'software'.

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      • AH on 20/11/2021 - 10:35

        I feel like the main selling point of the switch are the multiplayer games with joycon support which you can’t really achieve on a pc

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        • Currynuts on 20/11/2021 - 13:21

          You can get joycons working on cemu, yuzu with BetterJoy.

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      • dbmitch on 20/11/2021 - 12:45

        Heh, at least the parts you get in your PC of choice get updated for the same price year by year.

        But the switch is the exact same specs, excluding the battery since 2017! XD

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    • luvyrselfish on 20/11/2021 - 23:13

      Does that mean if I don't have a TV, OLED model is better?

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      • Archi on 20/11/2021 - 23:17

        No it just means you get to play the switch on a small screen.

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  • A female dog on 20/11/2021 - 01:59

    If this was the same bundle but with oled model, that would be an instabuy for me

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    • brokeneither on 20/11/2021 - 11:09

      I think that would be an insta buy for a lot of people. No chance the OLED will be that cheap

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    • Budju on 20/11/2021 - 09:08

      Might be enough to pull the trigger maybe

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  • epicpilgrim on 25/11/2021 - 12:47

    I just did a live chat online with ACCC to ask about this. Here's what they had to say:

    ===
    From the information you have provided you may find this link on our website helpful regarding your consumer rights: https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/advertising-promotions/fal…

    This link goes into detail about 'Bait Advertising' where essentially a business should not advertise a product at a special price if it knows, or should have known, that it would not have enough stock to satisfy demand.

    I cannot take a report over webchat so if you have the time, I’d encourage you to make a report via our website so we can capture your story.

    https://www.accc.gov.au/contact-us/contact-the-accc/report-a…

    ===

    I have now filed my report with the ACCC, given that literally 1 minute after the special opened, I had placed an order AND been charged, and I still got cancelled. I'd encourage everyone else to do the same so that the execs get the picture that this way of operating is not ok. This is not a revenge thing - I'll find a Switch at BigW tomorrow. It's a "Kmart can't keep screwing its customers and staff over" thing.

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    • Splashtash on 25/11/2021 - 14:03

      Well summarised and that’s exactly how I feel. It’s happened to me about 5 times already this year and it’s quite pathetic.

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      • spoonmugen on 25/11/2021 - 14:29

        i get you're angry… but it wasnt officially printed/'listed at 369? just that someone/associate saying that it would be on black friday sales//even thou there's now a dead link on their website at 369 it wasnt advertised…

        i'm pissed too but i dont see how this can be escalated to the accc

        *catalogue etc usually has disclaimers pricing/errors ommitted etc etc

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        • epicpilgrim on 25/11/2021 - 14:44

          Not angry about the switch, just that this happens regularly where they will "advertise" (which is as simple as putting a price on their website) a product, then you go to buy it, you pay for it, then get a cancellation email later on, and then you're out of pocket for a week while you wait for the refund to hit your card again. It happens ALL the time with Kmart. At 8:00am today, Kmart advertised the Switch for $409. At 8:01am, I bought it. At 11:30am, they emailed me to tell me they were out of stock. It's just crazy!

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    • darthhasbro on 25/11/2021 - 16:01

      Kmart never advertised it for $369, the information on the price came through back channels and hearsay, you have no case

      And Kmart's current lack of stock is due to distribution problems which they have no control over, maybe you should lodge a complaint against Toll

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  • Daeson on 25/11/2021 - 08:43

    Kmart in Browns Plains (Grand Plaza) had at least 6 in stock. I was first in line and it scanned at $409. I showed them the ozbargain deal at $369 and the lady hade a phone call. 10 mins later she came back and re scanned it in, called it a price error and gave it to me for $369.

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    • SmiTTy on 25/11/2021 - 10:43

      Wait… U showed them the OZBARGAIN page that said they should sell It for 369, And therefore they deemed their kmart pricing system was incorrect?!

      U sir (or madam) , are a legend.

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      • Daeson on 25/11/2021 - 10:50

        As I said, I was real lucky. I am assuming that the store lady has been around for a few black friday sales and remembered the pricing from previous years. She confirmed on the phone if she could reduce it to $369 and she got the go ahead. 5 of us were the real winners it looks like, since going by these forums, noone else was able to get the deal.

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        • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 11:35

          Person in front of me tried this at a store and he checked the computer and said $409. Guy at service desk was pretty noob, though. He scanned my voucher as a purchase instead of a payment and told me it was invalid.

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    • peanutbutter123 on 25/11/2021 - 08:44

      Are you serious? I showed as well but she didn't give it to me. I paid 409 at the end in store.

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      • Daeson on 25/11/2021 - 08:45

        I definitely think I was the lucky one today… well, Me and the 4 other people behind me. we all got it for $369

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        • Nuggets on 25/11/2021 - 08:46

          Congrats dude

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          • Daeson on 25/11/2021 - 08:47

            @Nuggets: It's my first real ozbargain win :) thank you hehe. my nephews are going to have fun on christmas. At least the hunt for accessories isn't so crazy.

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        • peanutbutter123 on 25/11/2021 - 08:48

          I should move to QLD

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    • Perthsucks on 25/11/2021 - 13:19

      RECEIPT OR DIDN'T HAPPEN… just talk…

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  • BargainOz8 on 25/11/2021 - 08:54

    Kmart has damaged their rep

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    • zzyss on 25/11/2021 - 14:52

      OP can probably expect a tap on the shoulder from HR if they can figure out who it is… if I were you OP I'd lay low for a while. Appreciate your dedication to the OzB community. Shame it didn't work out.

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      • CodeXD on 25/11/2021 - 14:55

        There was multiple sources for $369 including Vooks link and someone associated with kmart replying here.

        Clearly kmart had the intention of selling it for that price as staff/internal members knew about it, but ended up matching Big W price last minute.

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    • peanutbutter123 on 25/11/2021 - 08:56

      Totally agree

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  • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 20/11/2021 - 12:31

    Hi everyone if you have any questions about this product or Black Friday in general please feel free to ask me. Please note for this year stores are only receiving roughly 9 switches per store (3-4 are kept for online customers so only 5-6 will be physically available to purchase) so if you’d like to secure one be in very early.

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    • obro on 20/11/2021 - 13:09

      Online means click-and-collect for a specific store? Will online sale also open at 7am or is it the night before?

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      • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 20/11/2021 - 13:44

        They’ve changed it a few times but currently online sales start at 8am in each Timezone for online Black Friday on the respective Black Friday days, so west oz starts at 8am AWST and melb and stuff start at 8am AEDT.

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        • obro on 20/11/2021 - 18:54

          I see. Then I'll try my luck in store first.

          Thanks!

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    • aneil915 on 20/11/2021 - 13:34

      Any deals on switch games that you can share with us?

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      • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 20/11/2021 - 13:42

        No switch games at all this year unfortunately.

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        • aneil915 on 20/11/2021 - 14:01

          No worries, thanks for the reply.

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    • kronk on 20/11/2021 - 13:43

      Are there any deals on Switch lites?

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      • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 20/11/2021 - 13:44

        Nope unfortunately, only the normal non Oled switch.

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        • kronk on 20/11/2021 - 13:44

          Thanks ):

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    • RichardL on 20/11/2021 - 19:25

      Any other Black Friday deals worth mentioning?

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    • Weirdish on 23/11/2021 - 11:33

      I'm a bit of a Black Friday and Switch newbie but am going to try to get this deal. No idea what the demand will be - queues before 8am or what. I think I'll scope out the store today so I know exactly where to go.

      I couldn't see the deal online yet at https://www.kmart.com.au/category/black-friday/black-friday-….

      According to the Timeline deals should be visible now…?

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      • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 23/11/2021 - 14:39

        Deal won't be online yet until late Wednesday afternoon/evening as stock has yet to arrive to stores yet unfortunately. Then it will go on sale at 8am sharp AEDT so be in quick! The demand will be very high especially with each store only having low stock amounts, best of luck!

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        • Mekis838 on 24/11/2021 - 06:07

          The item is up on kmart black friday page but price showing $439. Hope this will be updated tomorrow

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    • fbzbenny on 23/11/2021 - 14:47

      Does this include South Australian Kmart stores? I haven't seen them stock video games, consoles or DVDs/Blu-rays in years.

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    • swhitmore on 24/11/2021 - 11:36

      The Kmart website is showing $439 for tomorrow. Is it on sale further?

      https://www.kmart.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDi…

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      • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 24/11/2021 - 11:51

        It will $369 tomorrow morning, website pricing doesn’t update until the actual product goes on sale at 8am AEDT.

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        • swhitmore on 25/11/2021 - 08:23

          Well that was BS

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          • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 10:36

            @swhitmore: User spent their own time trying to help people with a deal. The information was correct as far as they knew. $409 with Mario Kart 8 is likely about as good as you are going to get.

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    • fruxo on 24/11/2021 - 23:28

      If I buy click and collect, is that properly reserved or might it be sold to someone else before some staff member has gotten around to grab it for the click and collect?

      I've had bad experiences in other stores.

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    • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 10:34

      @JAF, thanks for answering everyone's questions and posting the information that was correct as far as you knew at the time. As someone who lined up at the store at 7:50 and went straight to the customer service desk, as per your advice, I got the second of only 3 available at that store. I got a deal on a device that I was buying for my young kids this year for Christmas regardless.

      I hope any hate was not addressed to you personally.

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      • Shibster on 25/11/2021 - 11:09

        Yep same…… my store only had three too…..so only cost me $1107 total for all three!

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  • ce5himm on 20/11/2021 - 01:49

    Should upgrade to oled deal this year.

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  • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 12:59

    One of the main reasons that I went instore was because my wife warned me that Kmart make a habit of accepting orders and then cancelling due to lack of stock. Sorry that many found out the hard way, and I hope you get a deal elsewhere.

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  • McMaferMur on 20/11/2021 - 09:10

    A year and same price… come on….

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    • freoleo on 20/11/2021 - 14:36

      Makes buying into the system at about $300, 3 years ago worth it

      When the first good Nintendo deal comes around, just buy it and enjoy it for years rather than waiting for a price drop, you never know when the drop will actually come.

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    • Dreamcast on 20/11/2021 - 09:38

      Indeed. Especially for such dated hardware. I don't know why I hold onto mine.

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      • dbmitch on 20/11/2021 - 12:48

        Nintendo watching thier pokemon remakes that came out only a day ago filling their Money pit is why

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    • PainToad on 20/11/2021 - 14:16

      Don’t question it. Nintendo fanboys will get ya.

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  • Tarinedier on 24/11/2021 - 19:18

    I am hearing from elsewhere close to the source that the price tomorrow will actually be $409. Not sure who to believe, Vooks is pretty reliable but they don't have a public source for the info.

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    • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 25/11/2021 - 00:01

      Apologies but you’re correct mate , pricing seems to have changed to $409 on internal system now.

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    • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 24/11/2021 - 20:45

      Price will be $369 mate , trust me.

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  • mr marley on 25/11/2021 - 06:15

    I'm onsite at a Kmart in the Hunter Valley.
    I'm all alone sitting outside waiting for opening time.
    I'll try to confirm the instore price as soon as I get my hands on one.

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    • mr marley on 25/11/2021 - 06:41

      6.40am
      I'm still the only one here.
      I might start taking orders for Switches with a $10 markup 😆

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      • Homerlovesbeer on 25/11/2021 - 06:42

        $409 online still and it appears pretty much most of Brisbane missed out.

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      • dutchman on 25/11/2021 - 06:42

        Has it opened up yet?

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      • Keneen on 25/11/2021 - 06:42

        👍🏻

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    • mr marley on 25/11/2021 - 07:13

      Still here.
      Still by myself.

      47 minutes until open.

      I checked with the store last night and they had approximately 10 in stock ready for this morning.

      Edit.
      714. Another customer has arrived.
      Apparently the outside world does still exist.

      Edit
      719. And another.
      I might have to find the door lock.

      Edit
      Ok so I might have to run now.
      Not happy.

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    • peanutbutter123 on 25/11/2021 - 06:25

      Good on you, waiting for your Good news 👍

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    • mr marley on 25/11/2021 - 07:58

      Ok.
      1 minute to go at Kmart Greenhills.
      Me and 6 others waiting.
      Here we go.

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      • Klog60 on 25/11/2021 - 08:15

        Did you manage to get one?

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        • Kamppinator on 25/11/2021 - 08:28

          Hes still elbowing people out of the way and trampling children but I have great faith he will get one

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          • mr marley on 25/11/2021 - 08:31

            @Kamppinator: Haha.
            Yeah. Went straight to the service desk.
            Was the first one there.
            The next person asked for a projector and then there was no one else.
            And I took my time leaving as well. The front door person said I was the first to leave with one.

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            • Thomas C on 25/11/2021 - 08:50

              @mr marley: How much did you pay?

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              • mr marley on 26/11/2021 - 00:08

                @Thomas C: 409 unfortunately.
                If anyone has a receipt for the 369 I would be forever grateful.

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  • TrevorX on 25/11/2021 - 08:09

    Hahaha it was $409 and sold out online in seconds. Well done Kmart, way to wreck your rep

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  • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 08:24

    My local had 3 in store. Luckily I was second in line but a few behind me missed out. I was able to use gift cards so got a further 5% off. Excited for my young kids.

    Thanks OP for posting!

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    • Keneen on 25/11/2021 - 09:13

      Can I ask what kind of discount gift card you use in Kmart? I am looking for to store some.

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      • delpy on 25/11/2021 - 10:26

        The company I work for has a program where we can get gift cards with certain retailers at a discount. I believe other forms of membership have similar offers (Suncorp?).

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  • Rkshar on 25/11/2021 - 08:40

    I was going to pull the trigger (had a few in stock). But given they changed the pricing at the last moment, it didn't feel right! Will go with Big W instead.

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  • xavierod on 20/11/2021 - 07:35

    Plus mario kart this is a very good buy

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  • AssociatedJAF @ Kmart on 25/11/2021 - 00:00

    Hi guys an unfortunate update. Mods if you could please update the description.

    The pricing has now changed to $409 at the last minute. It could change back to $369 in the morning however our internal system now has it at $409. We also have a number stores that Toll missed on their delivery today so it means for roughly 30% of stores we will not have in switches in store tomorrow morning. I’m sorry for all the confusion , I only work at a below head office level so we don’t get communications straight away.

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    • Nuggets on 25/11/2021 - 07:08

      Thanks for providing the updates on this deal, copping hate for no reason smh

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      • krunchymoses on 25/11/2021 - 07:44

        Yep, old mate is sticking their neck out to give us information to save a few bucks on a switch and everyone's crapping on them. Sad.

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    • ModeratorRichardL on 25/11/2021 - 00:12

      Updated the description. Deal will be moved to the forums as 'Unobtainable Deal' once price has been confirmed at 8am.

    • r3volt on 25/11/2021 - 11:02

      Last minute? It was indicated as 409 the whole time

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      • r3volt on 25/11/2021 - 20:18

        Thanks for the downvote though

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  • em0r33 on 25/11/2021 - 08:09

    I don't think the price is worth it, glad I hesitated - hoping for the eBay sale or Amazon

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  • Techie4066 on 20/11/2021 - 02:18

    Nice! Lowest it's been since last Black Friday and cheaper than most standalone Switch deals.

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    • hnxhyz on 20/11/2021 - 09:52

      Lowest should be $349 since last Black Friday

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  • dan76n on 20/11/2021 - 16:42

    Was just in BigW yesterday looking at a switch and they had a delivery of this bundle. It was listed as $469 but not for sale until the 27th so I guess they will be doing the same price as Kmart for these.

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    • keroro00000 on 21/11/2021 - 12:18

      $409 in BigW release the 26th.

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  • Uppers on 22/11/2021 - 22:04

    Is this legit. As I’m pretty sure last years price was $469 and that’s what Big W is doing it for.

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