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[Pre Order] Nintendo Switch 2 Console $699.95 ($50 Deposit) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ EB Games

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[Pre Order] Nintendo Switch 2 Console $699.95 ($50 Deposit) + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ EB Games
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Gomo on 03/04/2025 - 04:27 ebgames.com.au (3816 clicks)
Last edited 03/04/2025 - 11:49 by 2 other users

The next evolution of the Nintendo Switch system is here!

Available from June 5th 2025

  • Bring games to life with a larger 1080p screen—or connect to a TV and play in up to 4K resolution*. Support for HDR, VRR, and frame rates up to 120 fps let you enjoy vivid color, clarity, and smooth gameplay.
  • Snap the new Joy-Con™ 2 controllers into place with magnetic connectors. Each controller can even be used as a mouse in compatible games.
  • Experience new, exclusive games like Mario Kart™ World only on Nintendo Switch 2. Plus, you can enjoy compatible games from your Nintendo Switch library**.

Say "hello" to GameChat

  • Start a chat with friends at any time using the C Button!
  • Share your game screen while chatting to show what you're up to. And for a more personal touch, connect face-to-face with the Nintendo Switch 2 camera or other compatible USB-C® camera (each sold separately).
  • Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Nintendo Switch 2 camera or compatible USB-C® camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. support.nintendo.com Games, systems, membership, and some accessories sold separately.

Bigger screen, same thickness

  • Go big with a 7.9-inch screen that lets you enjoy smooth gameplay anytime, anywhere.
  • Play with greater detail and clarity thanks to a high-definition LCD display featuring support for HDR, VRR, and up to 120 fps in compatible games.

…step into high-res worlds on your big screen.

  • Use the included dock to connect the Nintendo Switch 2 system to your TV and unleash even greater detail.

New stand with a freely adjustable viewing angle

  • Place your Nintendo Switch 2 however you like in tabletop mode using a large, stable stand. With 150 degrees of freedom, you can always find a comfortable viewing angle. Perfect for playing together!
  • The top of the system now has a USB-C® port, in addition to one on the bottom. Plug in the included AC adapter and play in tabletop mode while the system charges.​

Joy-Con 2 controllers connect…in a snap

  • Meet the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, designed to attach and detach with ease. Strong magnets keep the controllers firmly attached to the system. Simply press the release button on the back to disengage the magnetic lock—and off they come.
  • Smooth mouse controls with Joy-Con 2
    The mouse sensor on the side of each Joy-Con 2 controller lets you turn surfaces like a table or your lap into a mouse pad.
  • Both Joy-Con 2 controllers can be used for mouse controls at the same time, opening up new ways to play—like using both hands to control two mouse controllers simultaneously.
    Only in compatible games.

Features:
Performance - Powerful processing and immersive graphics
Games on Nintendo Switch 2 can take advantage of powerful upgrades to processing capability, speed, and graphics performance. Enjoy benefits like smoother frame rates, sharper visuals, and faster loading speeds than before.
These changes open the door to new ways to play.
In addition to Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, select Nintendo Switch games may also take advantage of the system's new capabilities* to bring benefits like improved graphics and faster loading times.​
Sound - Crisp audio quality and 3D spatial sound
Sound quality is more natural and clear with better balance. Hear the difference for yourself, whether you're playing with the built-in speakers or your headphones (sold separately)​
Games can be enjoyed with more immersive, three-dimensional sound, as if it were coming from all around you.
Internal storage - 256 GB capacity with faster speeds
Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 256 GB of internal storage—8x the capacity of Nintendo Switch*—for keeping your game downloads, save data, and more.​ The system can also read and write data faster.

TV and game must be compatible with 4K resolution. Frame rates are capped at 60 fps for 4K output.
Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.

Also available bundle Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Console Bundle $769.95

Switch 2 - Pro Controller $119.95
YouTube - Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer
Nintendo Switch 2 Official landing page

Random Facts on the original Nintendo Switch Launch
The Switch was officially released on March 3, 2017, worldwide in Japan, most English-speaking and Western markets and in the United Arab Emirates.[48] It was released with an MSRP of ¥29,980 in Japan, US$299.99 in the United States, £279.99 in the United Kingdom, and A$469.95 in Australia; with standardized pricing for the European market varying.[49][50][51] The set includes a Switch console, a dock; left and right Joy-Con controllers and accompanying straps; a Joy-Con grip, an AC power adapter and an HDMI cable.[52][53] There were two Switch bundles available at launch, one with grey Joy-Con and one with neon red and blue Joy-Con.[54] Nintendo feared that a higher price would harm sales, which prompted them to not include any additional hardware or games.

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  • Gomo on 03/04/2025 - 04:41
    +6

    When you wakeup at 3am to find it's confirmed release date & price, of course you jump on the PC and post up a well detailed description

    • smartazz104 on 03/04/2025 - 06:00
      +80

      That’s nice but where’s the deal…

      • brocky2006 on 03/04/2025 - 07:57
        +35

        Same place as all the other RRP listings. Oznotsobargain

        • nickw1984syd on 03/04/2025 - 09:46
          +8

          I agree EB are ripoff merchants! I never buy from them.

          • jk82 on 03/04/2025 - 10:48
            +4

            @nickw1984syd: say what you will about EB games but they are the best when it comes to their pre-order system

        • Larsson on 03/04/2025 - 14:07
          +1

          Ozadvertisement

      • Jazza2400 on 03/04/2025 - 08:49
        +6

        Ozbargain is my major source of news when new tech drops

    • grizz_li on 03/04/2025 - 07:21
      +4

      Thanks for the effort.
      Pre-ordered a Switch 2 bundle from EB Games.

      • Gomo on 03/04/2025 - 14:06

        Welcome!

  • buffalo bill on 03/04/2025 - 04:44
    +4

    You'd have to get the MK World bundle for an extra $70 surely.

    If this is compatible with S1 games and the Pro controller this would accelerate a purchase here. Our old Switch has had a hard life with the kids.

    • Gomo on 03/04/2025 - 04:47
      +3

      Depends if you are okay with digital code vs physical copy

    • Stoibs on 03/04/2025 - 07:03
      +2

      I have zero interest in racing/Mario kart games.

      I'm probably going to go for the base console, use that 70 dollar savings and put it toward the 'Switch 2' enhanced version of some of the games I already own (BoTW/ToTK)

      • McAndeee on 03/04/2025 - 12:16
        +1

        Those upgrades are free with the NSO+EP subscription

        • Stoibs on 03/04/2025 - 12:17

          Wait, really??

          I'm still scraping together heresay and secondhand news about all this from various tweets and reddit.

          That's… amazing news is so!

        • FujinShu on 03/04/2025 - 16:23

          Considering it’s also only $60 A YEAR (about $5/m), compared to $170 A YEAR (about $14-15/m) for PS+ Standard that gives you the game catalog, I think this is a decent-ish deal, provided that you’re comfortable with playing predominantly retro games instead of newer titles.
          But, as always, Game Pass still solos with their extended catalog, especially if you buy an Xbox Series S at a discounted price.

    • Ruddaga on 03/04/2025 - 09:39

      It is backwards compatible with some Switch 1 titles getting upgraded packs you can pay for (improved visuals and features)

  • Impulsebuyaddict on 03/04/2025 - 04:59
    -1

    I imagine the homebrew community are going to have a field day when they figure out how to emulate the Steamdeck on it.

    • shellshocked on 03/04/2025 - 05:13
      +5

      It's hard enough with the fastest Snapdragon trying to emulate x86 game support already with very average frame rates when you can actually get it to work.

    • Zythyx on 03/04/2025 - 09:33
      +6

      I imagine it'll be the other way around. Homebrewers are more likely to emulate the Switch 2 on the Steam Deck

      • FujinShu on 03/04/2025 - 16:30

        That’s the joke.
        Although if Z2 Extreme is decently powerful enough, we might get Switch 2 emulation on that.
        But most likely we’ll move to partial emulation and virtualisation/compat layers for newer systems that are based on more common architectures.
        The only reason that the Steam Deck can play Bloodborne is because it’s only emulating the I/O, while it’s natively using the AMD APU to actually run the game.
        The next best thing is for people to use NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin or better (preferably with more than 8GB) to virtualise or make a translation layer for the Switch 2 system.

      • ATTS on 04/04/2025 - 19:34

        Just curious is emulate to enable playing switch 2 games on the steam deck

  • phihung on 03/04/2025 - 05:00
    +5

    Pre-ordered the Mario Kart bundle. I know it's digital, but it's one of those you always want on hand to quickly switch to for parties etc.

    Rumours of this selling out as well, so it's not a bad idea to pre-order if you're interested. EB have always been good with change of minds!

    • Onemoredeal on 03/04/2025 - 05:37

      I pre ordered it too from EB for $50 down, will take a bag of games and my old console to trade as well when I pick it up.

      • ScruffTheJanitor on 03/04/2025 - 06:40
        +4

        You'll get more to just sell them privately now

        • Onemoredeal on 03/04/2025 - 06:41
          +5

          Hassle free comes with a cost. Plus I got my switch at launch it’s 8 yrs old any trade is a good trade.

          • nugstar on 03/04/2025 - 11:12
            +4

            @Onemoredeal: Launch switches can be soft modded so can go for a bit more than usual 👀

            • FujinShu on 03/04/2025 - 16:31

              @nugstar: Doesn’t it depend on if the Switch has been updated beyond a certain point that the hack is moot?

              • Shenannigoat on 03/04/2025 - 22:44

                @FujinShu: I believe firmware version is irrelevant with the original models, the hardware version is what determines whether you can mod or not.

                That said, I never bothered with mine.

          • ScruffTheJanitor on 04/04/2025 - 09:45

            @Onemoredeal: Sure but the difference is going to massive. The console will be a few hundred dollars different and games will be half the price you get private.

            Worth skipping the hassle if you only like $50 more, but if you got a few 1st party Nintendo games it could be the difference between $300 and $600

          • Qazxswec on 10/04/2025 - 22:20
            +1

            @Onemoredeal: Hey mate, just letting you know i did this the other day, i dont know if you have a Cex store locally but they have way better trading prices, the also have an online data base so you can see how much you will get for which games, they offer a cash price and a voucher price, EB will match their voucher price if you are using your credit for trade, i swapped a bunch of ps4 games, a few switch games, an old ps3 console and 2 wii u games which i got $60 each for, got a total of $650 which almost covered the console, would of only been about $450 if i didnt match with Cex

            • Onemoredeal on 10/04/2025 - 22:28

              @Qazxswec: Cheers mate, sis you print a bunch of screen shots for them to prove it?

              • Qazxswec on 11/04/2025 - 08:23
                +1

                @Onemoredeal: I added them all to my sell basket, then printed it, but you can also download the app and show them on your phone

  • Red Pandas on 03/04/2025 - 05:17
    +24

    Yeah narh, I’m not paying $104-$114 for Nintendo games. And keep in mind that Nintendo 1st party games never go on sale. At least with PS5 and Xbox it’ll drop in price in just a few months.

    • superroach on 03/04/2025 - 07:49

      Im betting that with this game and gta 6, most future games will keep at this higher price.

      • U30004 on 03/04/2025 - 08:30

        How much are you betting?

    • bAps on 03/04/2025 - 09:07

      They do go on sale, just not as regularly. I bought a brand new copy of mario odyssey just the other week for $49

      • Zythyx on 03/04/2025 - 09:36
        +6

        But the lowest that 8 year old game got was probably around $60 (without any other discounts). At this stage, it should be a $25-30 game, but Nintendo is Nintendo

      • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 09:40
        +2

        Exactly.

        It's 2025, $49 is not "on sale" LOL. Not for anyone but Nintendo.

        Most OzBargainer PC gamers buy almost all their games for $20 or less in 60%-90% off Steam sales, in addition to the free AAA games they get on Epic and Prime.

        Some PC and most xbox gamers pay $15 a month (or less) for Gamepass and play the best AAA games there.

        Sony has a similar subscription service (though not as good) and proper discounts in their online store.

        But all the 1st party Nintendo games (the reason to own a Nintendo console in the first place) never drop much below fifty bucks or so.

        If you include games, at the prices people actually pay in 2025, the Switch is still the most expensive console by a considerable margin. Despite being a gen behind.

        Don't be fooled by just comparing launch prices.

      • GreyChris on 03/04/2025 - 22:58

        Yeah but Nintendo games are incredible value and replay for what they are. Some games come out on Console and PC and are trash, especially ones that are early access. Zelda is legit better than our real lives.

    • 0 0 0 on 03/04/2025 - 09:16
      +4

      In the olden days (1980-1990s) NES games were around $120 from Myer. Gemini tells me it's around $300 in today's money🫨

      • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 09:46
        +6

        A rip-off then, and a rip-off now

      • A 1 on 03/04/2025 - 21:03
        +1

        Surely not…back in the day I'm fairly sure I bought NES games for $49-$59, with the most expensive being SMB3 at ~$79 I even picked up less popular games like Snake Rattle and Roll for $29.99 Digger T-Rock for $19.99 from Toyworld. Some of my games in storage still have the price tags on but I can't be bothered digging them out to confirm absolutely.

        I specifically remember being blown away by prices over $100 (BFD, Zero Dark) when the N64 came out, I believe that's the first time I saw games for a nintendo console above $100.

        Even with absurd Myer markup I don't believe NES games were $120 at Myer, although I am willing to be corrected.

        Source: I am old.

        • Shenannigoat on 03/04/2025 - 22:49
          +1

          Check out some old Hyper magazines from the mid 90s at Archive dot org and you can find ads for SNES games that go well past $100. Granted not NES but game prices have been higher in the past than they are going to get to soon, especially factoring in inflation.

          • A 1 on 03/04/2025 - 23:00
            +2

            @Shenannigoat: Oh yeah, agree with that, I believe SNES Street Fighter 2 was over $100 back in the day!

            I jusy never saw it myself with NES games thats all.

            And yes, with inflation games are actually cheaper now.

            • Shenannigoat on 04/04/2025 - 17:34
              +1

              @A 1: No, I don’t remember 3-digit price tags for NES games either.

  • Gomo on 03/04/2025 - 05:17

    Limited time production through Fall 2025. Available while supplies last. - Quoted from Nintendo's official Facebook account

    • Lucille Bluth on 03/04/2025 - 05:30
      +15

      I mean if you were Nintendo, wouldn't you be saying the same?

      I doubt they would be saying there is "plenty of stock, no need to rush to preorder."

    • bheart on 03/04/2025 - 06:44
      +10

      maybe the opposite

      president Shuntaro Furukawa says that the company is “taking risks and proceeding with production so that we can meet as much demand as possible,”

      https://www.theverge.com/news/606817/nintendo-switch-2-produ…

      • A 1 on 03/04/2025 - 21:15
        +1

        For Europe pre-orders…

        "In a bid to prevent a repeat of the same scalping issues that befell both the Nintendo Switch and the PlayStation 5, Nintendo has announced that pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will initially be limited to those with Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions."

        https://www.gamingbible.com/news/platform/nintendo/nintendo-…

        I've also heard they are manufacturing high volumes in an attempt to reduce scalping, sorry I don't have a source on this one though. I'm sure they're going hard, they know it's going to sell fairly well, there's several years of pent up demand for it. The price might put a few people off though!

    • justtoreply on 03/04/2025 - 11:52
      +1

      So? That's just the bundle. Not like they'll stop selling hardware either without a game, or in a new bundle

  • raj76 on 03/04/2025 - 05:21
    +29

    Isn't it a bit expensive

    • eagerfisherman on 03/04/2025 - 07:30
      -6

      Compared too? It’s on par with other handhelds in this range.

      That could be expensive for you but it’s not expensive in todays market.

      • U30004 on 03/04/2025 - 08:30

        Lol

        • eagerfisherman on 03/04/2025 - 09:46
          +10

          A lot of downvotes but no one actually capable of providing a comparison.

          I'll provide one, a Steam Deck LCD (60hz - 1280x800 - 7") 256GB is $649 RRP.

          A Switch2 (120hz - 1920x1080 - 7.9") is $699 RPP.

          The value of the library is relative to the individual.

          The hardware is not "expensive" to the market. The value proposition is expensive to you, which is fine, don't buy it. If the market feels the same, they will take measures to correct it.

          • FujinShu on 03/04/2025 - 16:38
            -2

            @eagerfisherman: The difference is the Steam Deck is also based on standard x86 PC hardware and has an unlocked bootloader, making it a relatively open hardware platform and extending its lifespan to do anything a PC can do.
            The value proposition might not be “expensive” to you, but a lot of early adopters of new products are gaming/tech enthusiasts that are a lot more wary of price, especially if something else of a same or lower price can do MUCH more than another.
            Although a better idea would be to wait for a Switch 2 Lite before comparing to a Steam Deck that DOESN’T have detachable controllers, it doesn’t help that the games are MUCH more expensive compared to the Switch 1’s library.

      • smartazz104 on 03/04/2025 - 08:43

        Or conversely, comparable handhelds are also expensive. Plus, this (currently) will only play Switch games; at least other handhelds are more flexible.

    • A 1 on 03/04/2025 - 22:09

      IMO Yeah, it is expensive.

      I say that, because it is. Since the Wii, Nintendo has been positioning itself in the market as the cheaper, family friendly, "second" console for households. The switch has a great range of fun games but the graphic capabilities are limited. Not everyone can afford (or wants) an Xbox, PC, PS4/5 and a Switch, but often they are willing to have their "main" gaming system AND the cheaper Switch to go with it. I believe this is the main reason the Switch (1) has sold so well over the last 8 years.

      With the Switch 2, Nintendo is pricing and positioning itself as equal to consoles like the PS5, but performance wise it doesn't stack up. Personally, I think its a bad move, I believe most of the Switch customer base is focused on value, fun, family gaming. Yes, Nintendo will pick up more "serious" gamers, but they are already well catered for with numerous other consoles in the market.

      I think with the success of the Switch 1, Nintendo has become overconfident, priced their hardware and software too high and alienate their main customer base.

      Having said all of that, I'll probably cave and buy one myself, got to keep the console collection going.

  • jayk87 on 03/04/2025 - 05:21
    +53

    Another Pre Order at MSRP. That’s not a deal.

    • King Steuart on 03/04/2025 - 06:23
      +13

      ^^^

      The Switch console trade deal is even worse. EB is spitting on you with this deal. They spit on you and I watch from my Bezos cuck chair

      • NonSense on 03/04/2025 - 06:37
        +7

        lol. 499 + switch + 4 games

        So switch + 4 games worth 200.

        • Stoibs on 03/04/2025 - 07:36
          +1

          Oh damn, I glossed over the graphic and didn't see the part where they want 4 games as well.

          Yeah maybe I will just hold onto the current switch..

        • burningrage on 03/04/2025 - 09:45
          +2

          The trade deal is extremely bad!!!! $200 for a switch OLED plus 4 games too!

          • blahman on 03/04/2025 - 13:21

            @burningrage: oled one too! maybe its would have been sort of ok if it were the original version. but oled is a complete ripoff. Right now you can ge tmuch more just putting it up on gumtree.

            Also why is preorder at rrp suddenly a deal? I think i'll also put up a post about JB and each of whatever other retailer decided to open up for preorders as well.

      • EitherWayUp on 03/04/2025 - 09:10
        +2

        EB games ripping you off on trades.. nooo!

    • PainToad on 03/04/2025 - 06:42
      +10

      Another Pre Order at MSRP. That’s not a deal.

  • ozbagends on 03/04/2025 - 05:49
    +21

    $120 for a physical game is f**n ridiculous

    • hawktalk on 03/04/2025 - 06:26
      +12

      Street Fighter 2 was a similar price on the SNES 30* years ago!

      • crazyhor77 on 03/04/2025 - 07:16
        +6

        correct! i paid $135 for streetfighter 2 lol

        • emblurr on 03/04/2025 - 08:50

          Same. 1992 I believe it was. Was so much anticipation for those Japanese Super Famicom carts to arrive.

      • beardelune on 03/04/2025 - 09:16
        +3

        Back when rent didn't cost 50% of your income

        • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 09:29

          Back when rent didn't cost 50% of your income

          you're pulling the pricing then out of it's time and applying it to our current economic environment

          • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 09:49
            +2

            @aja12: You mean kind of like charging a hundred bucks for a game in an era with a hundred times bigger market, gamepass, Epic freebies, and 90% off Steam sales?

          • beardelune on 03/04/2025 - 16:05

            @aja12: No, I'm highlighting that the context of the SNES pricing and that the context of the current pricing is very different.

            You're the one who keeps trying to excuse the Switch 2 pricing by comparing it directly to consoles of the 90s out of context

      • BTMoustachio on 03/04/2025 - 10:27
        +2

        $130 from Target for Super Street Fighter 2 on Megadrive, still got the sticker on it.

    • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 06:56
      +2

      It’s nostalgic - a throwback to the N64.

      • perfectlydark on 03/04/2025 - 08:28

        damn i remember paying that in 1990's dollars for a few games on release back then…
        as a grown adult with income the thought of paying that now even though its worth half as much still feels too much

    • choodi on 03/04/2025 - 10:29

      PS5 games are $125 at launch these days and the price does not drop like it used to.

      Anything worth playing on PS5 is $100+

    • imahippy on 03/04/2025 - 11:19

      Looks like I'm getting an RG cube for $230 and playing a billion games on that instead for free! Including wind waker!

  • Dreamcast on 03/04/2025 - 05:49
    +15

    $700 smackeroonies. Yeah, nah.

    • pichxlonco on 03/04/2025 - 07:49
      -6

      But hey, i really need to get one and play on the train, so everyone sees how cool i am

      • YoursTruly on 03/04/2025 - 10:26
        -2

        Just man-spread and you’ll be just as cool - and impress the ladies/ men with your man bulge at that.

        • pichxlonco on 03/04/2025 - 10:28
          -1

          And my Crocs and fanny pack

    • superroach on 03/04/2025 - 07:51
      +1

      With its specs? Im more like nah, yeah.

    • BTMoustachio on 03/04/2025 - 07:54
      +4

      Yeah AU$499 (no game) for Dreamcast launch back in 1999 was much better value, agree.

  • RQNinja on 03/04/2025 - 06:11

    I want to do the trade deal because my joycons are half working. They operate nornally but one the led light isn't working and one intermittent work when docked to the switch. Is that worth it or should I repair or replace the joycons?

    • buckster on 03/04/2025 - 10:15

      Well, if you're still going to use the switch 1 and you're in warranty might as well see if you can get repair.

      Joycons won't be compatible with switch 2 so if you were trading your console might as well trade the joycons

      • McFodder on 03/04/2025 - 13:14
        +1

        Original Switch Joy Cons will still work with the Switch 2, just need a charging dock or grip for them if you don't still have a Switch in the house

        • buckster on 03/04/2025 - 19:33

          Oh that's great to know.

          I imagine some games with the new motion features won't go great with them though?

  • EBug on 03/04/2025 - 06:24

    Thanks for sharing the link, have preordered the Mario Kart bundle for my husband and sons!

  • stevco123 on 03/04/2025 - 06:26
    +11

    Lol, $700. No thanks. They obviously know they can get away with it as that's similar pricing to the xbox and playstation.

    • Onemoredeal on 03/04/2025 - 06:47

      It’s a direct price comparison to the US as our dollar is trash. Though it could be going up in a few hours if Trumpy has his way ….

      • Onemoredeal on 03/04/2025 - 08:32
        +1

        Trump just tariffed Japan 24% … NintendOuch in the US

        • stevea on 03/04/2025 - 10:10
          +1

          And good for us as there will be less demand in the U.S with 24% tariff on Japanes goods

    • belongsinforums on 03/04/2025 - 12:28

      It's closer to $500 in Japan

      • WinterStar on 03/04/2025 - 13:53

        That's the Japanese only model, the normal model the rest of the world gets is 69980 yen, which is pretty much $700 so no difference.

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