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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 (3917 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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        • belongsinforums on 03/04/2025 - 14:45
          -3

          I know. I can read

          • WinterStar on 03/04/2025 - 16:31
            +1

            @belongsinforums: No what I mean is Japan also has the normal model with all languages included for 69980 yen/$700 AUD. Their Japanese language only one is $500, meaning no other languages on it.

            • belongsinforums on 03/04/2025 - 16:32

              @WinterStar: So just buy the Japanese one

              • WinterStar on 03/04/2025 - 16:33

                @belongsinforums: Sure if you can read Japanese but what about the people that can't? You can't really be telling people to buy a console they can't even read, right?

                • belongsinforums on 03/04/2025 - 16:38

                  @WinterStar: All's i said is it's closer to $500 in Japan. Many games like mario kart don't require reading to play

  • ilove on 03/04/2025 - 06:28
    -6

    everything should be $2 and made at a loss. deal! /s

  • Zeral on 03/04/2025 - 06:35
    +1

    RIP

  • bheart on 03/04/2025 - 06:45
    +13

    definitely not a deal at RRP

    my first negative vote ever despite owning DS/Gamecube and NS

  • InfraRed on 03/04/2025 - 06:55
    +9

    Not a deal 1: RRP

    Not a deal 2: Cheaper elsewhere
    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-2-console

    • crazyhor77 on 03/04/2025 - 07:18
      -1

      same price at jb???

      • Hero on 03/04/2025 - 07:22
        +14

        Its .95c cheaper

    • smartazz104 on 03/04/2025 - 07:08
      +35

      This obsession with 4k and max fps and bullshit like RT has made gaming into a pile of shit.

    • mahdoo on 03/04/2025 - 07:46
      +4

      Nintendo has never been about good hardware and graphics, why would they change their strategy now? It's always been cheap, old hardware.

      No one buys a Nintendo console for top of the line specs. They buy it for the games, and just deal with the hardware because they've got no choice.

      Thanks Nintendo, both hate and love you.

      • smartazz104 on 03/04/2025 - 08:45
        +4

        It's always been cheap, old hardware.

        Cheap for them, not us.

        • mahdoo on 03/04/2025 - 09:16
          +1

          Yes, that's what I mean.

          Nintendo do what they want, people still buy their consoles for their games.

          They live in a different bubble compared to Microsoft and Sony. Nintendo has never tried to compete with other consoles. They've always been for a different audience.

    • qtvinsta on 03/04/2025 - 07:47
      +2

      maybe because portability and battery life are more important in a portable handheld that can also dock

    • jjcf on 03/04/2025 - 08:02
      +8

      Not everyone is a sweaty basement king obsessed with frame rates. Not sure you are the target market here.

    • dsiritz2 on 03/04/2025 - 08:20
      -8

      You blokes commenting below me are the reason our population will only ever get drip fed incremental updates and improvements.

      I mean for Christ sake they didn’t even put in an OLED screen when their updated version 1 did. What a joke.

      There is nothing neckbeard about wanting 120hz refresh rate because that’s a massive noticeable difference from 60hz. Beyond that, yeah couldn’t care less especially for cartoon games.

      • jjcf on 03/04/2025 - 09:06
        +6

        The vast majority of the target audience for the Switch have no idea what this means. It’s aimed at families and casual gamers. Half of them probably still have motion smoothing enabled on their tv.

        Even amongst PC gamers, the segment overlapping most with redditors, people playing at 1440p/144+ or 4K/>60 are the minority. Most people pay less for their PC than the cost of a basic 4070S-class card.

        People who care about refresh rates are a niche of a niche. Doesn’t make your concerns invalid. Just not concerns shared by most of the population.

    • Trishool on 03/04/2025 - 08:27
      +3

      Bro I still play games like River Raid, Columns, Sonic 2, Outrun, original MK trilogy, Street Fighter 2, etc because they're fun, and not because they'll give me an eye-gasm playing them. Better graphics doesn't mean better game, as has been proven millions of times over in gaming history.

      • dsiritz2 on 03/04/2025 - 08:37
        -4

        Another jumping to comment before taking the time to read what’s been said - no one’s complaining about graphics quality.

        The issue at hand is a Switch 2 is released 8 years later when 4K 120hz refresh rate is the standard of gaming, and they’ve decided to stick with 60hz among other downfalls all the while nearly doubling the launch price. Yeah must just be inflation.

        Queue idiotic Nintendevotees comments defending their honour and why they should gouge prices for arguably almost no technological upgrade.

        • smartazz104 on 03/04/2025 - 08:48
          +5

          4K 120hz refresh rate is the standard of gaming

          And yet most Steam users are still on 1080p… I guess this kind of thinking is people will pay 4 figures for a GPU.

        • krisspy on 03/04/2025 - 09:04
          +5

          Bro thinks 4k 120fps is the standard, I smell a greasy pcmr kid.

          You're complaining about Nintendo not releasing bleeding edge hardware…bro they've re-released the same 3 ip games God knows how many times now. This is Nintendo were talking about.

          None of their audiences care about 4k 120fps,that sh*t doesn't matter when your on the bus or half drunk playing party games. Kids don't won't even know wtf those specs mean.

  • xers on 03/04/2025 - 07:03
    +11

    Where’s the bargain?

  • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 07:06
    +6

    Upvote for the effort put into the post. At least EB is only requiring a $50 deposit, JB requires full payment.

    People complaining about the price of the games might want to look into how much NES, SNES and N64 games were in Australia for a bit of context.

    I’m sure this post will be flooded with negativity and lots of people feeling the need to announce to the Ozbargain community that they will not be buying a Switch 2 at launch, but new Nintendo hardware and games in just a couple of months is great!

    • Jaduqimon on 03/04/2025 - 07:11
      +11

      Buying the launch switch has the highest chance of being able to mod/hack it down the line and get free games.

    • beardelune on 03/04/2025 - 09:18

      look into how much NES, SNES and N64 games were in Australia for a bit of context.

      That doesnt add context. In fact it's the opposite of context, you're pulling the pricing then out of it's time and applying it to our current economic environment

      • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 09:28

        That doesnt add context. In fact it's the opposite of context, you're pulling the pricing then out of it's time and applying it to our current economic environment

        lol, what?!

        • beardelune on 03/04/2025 - 15:58

          The time and economic environment in the 90s was completely different from today.

          You're asking people to compare apples to oranges in some kind of weird defense of Nintendo's current pricing.

    • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 09:56
      +1

      People complaining about the price of the games might want to look into how much NES, SNES and N64 games were in Australia for a bit of context.

      Yeah yeah, it's cheaper if you account for inflation.

      But if you're accounting for the inflation, why not account for wage growth? Or the lack thereof, rather.

      And if you're accounting for the inflation, you can't leave out market size.

      Nintendo made big profits when games were $100 in the 90s. Now that the market is literally more than 100 times bigger, they could charge $1 and make the same amount on each game.

      • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 10:05

        why not account for wage growth?

        Are you suggest wages haven’t gone up significantly since the 80’s?

        And if you're accounting for the inflation, you can't leave out market size.

        What market? Nintendo is its own market. It doesn’t directly compete with PS, Xbox, Steam etc.

        Nintendo made big profits when games were $100 in the 90s. Now that the market is literally more than 100 times bigger, they could charge $1 and make the same amount on each game.

        Are you being serious? The NES and SNES sold 50 - 60 million units each. The Switch, which has been an overwhelming success, has sold 150 million units. The “market”, which in Nintendo’s case consists of only Nintendo, is nowhere near 100 times larger.

        Do you think game development costs have remained the same or are exponentially higher since the NES?

        they could charge $1 and make the same amount on each game.

        lol.

        • beardelune on 03/04/2025 - 15:58
          +1

          Why are you out here shilling for a corporation?

          If people think it's expensive, why are you here arguing?

  • ValouSydney on 03/04/2025 - 07:12
    +4

    No oled screen version either :(

    • Jaduqimon on 03/04/2025 - 07:18
      +6

      that will come in in 4 years time.

  • solidice on 03/04/2025 - 07:21
    +10

    What is the discount?

    • pegaxs on 03/04/2025 - 08:24
      +2

      95¢ if you buy from JB Hi-Fi.

      • AE on 03/04/2025 - 08:40
        +1

        the interest you get on $650 over 2 months, that stays in your account, is higher than the 95cents you could potentially save when you go with jb.

        • mordinhoz on 03/04/2025 - 12:54

          Might not be the case for april and may

  • hambuger on 03/04/2025 - 07:24
    +2

    Nae a bargain, just a preorder. This is a pretty shocking RRP for a Nintendo console.

  • Commodore64 on 03/04/2025 - 07:25
    +8

    RRP is not a deal (at least when everyone is selling it for RRP).

  • Thunder-Wombat on 03/04/2025 - 07:32
    +3

    For everyone looking for a bargain

    JB has it 95c off RRP

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-2-console…

    • Pandabargain on 03/04/2025 - 10:08
      -2

      JB has also denied using gift cards for consoles in the past

      • j00ctin on 03/04/2025 - 10:34
        +2

        Just pre-ordered mine in store using 5x gift cards

  • Captain Stooge on 03/04/2025 - 07:33
    +9

    Not a deal.

  • Ravensbane on 03/04/2025 - 07:36
    +10

    RRP is not a deal and its likely not going to sell out. Also available from JB, and BigW

  • Mike Nolan on 03/04/2025 - 07:38
    +9

    RRP for a pre order is most certainly not a deal

  • mahdoo on 03/04/2025 - 07:43

    Can order at JB and use discounted home/him cards for 10% off if you have them.

  • AcidMuddycrabs on 03/04/2025 - 07:45
    +2

    RRP is not a deal.

    you now also going to have to pay for game demos and on top of that
    games are now 127.36 for digital and 143.27 for physical copies… yeah I am good thanks

  • first in line on 03/04/2025 - 07:51
    +2

    Can easily get 10% off when you buy those ultimate gift cards that often go on sale in the supermarket

    • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 10:02
      -3

      10% off?

      PC gamers have been buying all their AAA games for 50 to 90% off in steam sales for more than a decade.

      100% on Epic (including GTA 5, Control, Bioshock remasters, Arkham trilogy, Dishonoured, Tomb Raiders, Death Stranding, Borderlands, etc).

      10% off $120 games?

      Tell 'em their dreaming.

  • hnxhyz on 03/04/2025 - 07:52
    +6

    not a deal mate

  • Jessie Ryder on 03/04/2025 - 08:05
    +6

    $699 is not a bargain.

  • first in line on 03/04/2025 - 08:05
    +1

    Is the $50 deposit refundable if you change your mind and want to cancel?

    • declancoyle on 03/04/2025 - 09:13
      +1

      Yes it is, but if you are picking it up in-store, you have to contact that specific store (either over the phone or go in person) to cancel and refund.

  • cyrax83 on 03/04/2025 - 08:09
    +7

    Wait is the screen not OLED? Sounds like a step backwards

    • dsiritz2 on 03/04/2025 - 08:40
      +1

      This is what I’m trying to talk about above, and getting smashed with comments defending their honour.

      Another company that’s gone down the drain.

    • krisspy on 03/04/2025 - 09:07
      +1

      Why? It's the only thing Nintendo can update when they re-release the console 3 years from now.

      You think Nintendo cares about its audiences or "keeping the price down"?

    • Aliensf on 03/04/2025 - 09:31

      Im guessing that the OLED screen would have driven up the price. OLED's are expensive and are being saved by manufacturers for PC monitors to get the most profit.

    • stuffandthat on 03/04/2025 - 09:51

      Yep, no OLED, and $100 more than it should be.

    • Smigit on 03/04/2025 - 13:54

      More of a sideways step.

      Not getting OLED, but its larger, higher resolution, is 120Hz, has VRR support and is HDR support. Digital Foundry theorising whether it’s MiniLED to get that HDR support too.

      VRR is a huge benefit over any Switch 1 panels especially given the power profile of mobile devices means that fixed 60fps isn’t always guaranteed. Now, if it’d had those capabilities AND been OLED, that’d be amazing. But some of those new specs are pretty big improvements in their own right.

  • scud70 on 03/04/2025 - 08:10

    wow $699 … oof! i thought maybe 499-599 … but nothing surprises me anymore

  • zerog101 on 03/04/2025 - 08:14
    +1

    $110 a game……………..

  • sw0rdy on 03/04/2025 - 08:14
    -2

    only 1080p? lolwtf.

    • perfectlydark on 03/04/2025 - 08:29
      +1

      and not even OLED. things like that are a tad turnoff for me knowing they plan on an OLED edition in a couple of years

    • [Deactivated] on 03/04/2025 - 09:43
      +4

      The steam deck is only 1280x800. Don't hear you complaining about that.

      • sw0rdy on 03/04/2025 - 17:52

        it's shit too

  • djam71 on 03/04/2025 - 08:15
    +6

    This inst a deal, why bother posting it?

  • pegaxs on 03/04/2025 - 08:20
    +7

    “bEiNg AvAiLAbLe mAkEz iT a bArGaiN!!1!”

    Really… this shit again? This in nothing more than a public service announcement, not a “deal”.

    Also, “cheaper elsewhere”. JB have it for 95¢ less…

  • shap08 on 03/04/2025 - 08:20
    +3

    Cheaper at JB hifi https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/nintendo-switch-2-console…

  • Dingo on 03/04/2025 - 08:21
    +5

    This is the opposite of a bargain.

  • cloudie9 on 03/04/2025 - 08:22
    +1

    Just take note that the games bought at the store are just "key-card" only, doesn't contain full game. You still need to download the games from the server!

    https://www.windowscentral.com/gaming/the-nintendo-switch-2-…

  • AE on 03/04/2025 - 08:23
    +2

    ebgames is definitely the way to preorder. $50 is much fairer offer than locking up $699 with JB. If you want to go homebrew and all the benefits that come with it you have to get the 1.0 firmware and stay offline. But I also think the price is pretty sh** and the game is just a digital copy, so you can't even recoup some of the cost when you are done playing.
    Keep it in box and keep the receipt if homebrew takes too long just return it or just delay collection as long as possible.

    shit prices = max shit behavior and Nintendo won't see a single dime from me in the future.

    • aja12 on 03/04/2025 - 08:46
      +2

      shit prices = max shit behavior and Nintendo won't see a single dime from me in the future.

      Taking inflation into account, Nintendo is charging the same for the Switch 2 that they were for the NES, SNES and N64. Not to mention, first party games were $120 back then! So where’s the “shit prices = Max shit behaviour”?

      • Onemoredeal on 03/04/2025 - 08:51
        +2

        The price increase is 50% in the US from the previous version 8 years ago. The rest is the rubbish AUD not Nintendo

  • Miso on 03/04/2025 - 08:34
    +1

    how much?

  • sinners007 on 03/04/2025 - 08:36

    Just. No.

  • Sammyboy on 03/04/2025 - 08:42
    +1

    Didnt realise the original switch is worth so little as a trade in. $200 and have to include 4 games as well?!? May be worth the hassle to sell it privately

  • 5H4UN on 03/04/2025 - 08:49
    +1

    If only I can buy it with JP region price

  • CDG on 03/04/2025 - 08:55
    -2

    what's the reselling price for the first 2 weeks?

  • kbd67 on 03/04/2025 - 08:55

    Is it possible to pay the rest($649.95) with multiple ultimate him GCs, in-store when I collect?

    • Jollystacker on 03/04/2025 - 09:03

      yeah no dramas just like any other purchase

      • kbd67 on 03/04/2025 - 09:09

        cheers mate

  • Grannular on 03/04/2025 - 08:58
    +3

    RRP is not a deal

  • Steven Reece Lewis on 03/04/2025 - 09:00
    +2

    The 4 games + the console for $200 off is a bit steep. It's the 4 games that breaks it. If they're games with actual trade in value you'd get more selling them privately

    • Sammyboy on 03/04/2025 - 09:02
      +1

      Yeah they really are a bit scammy this time

    • Smigit on 03/04/2025 - 09:18
      +1

      Usually the console trade in deals are pretty decent, arguably the PS5 Pro one last year one was very good in terms of what they valued the PS5 as. Main difference being the PS5 being traded in has more prospect in terms of ongoing support for the coming years.

      This offers garbage however.

      Guess they don’t want to sit on a lot of Switch second hand stock when the replacement console does everything it can and will have longevity. Probably best to trade privately if they don’t drop a better deal in the mean time.

  • italianganga on 03/04/2025 - 09:02
    +1

    Quite Pricey for that type of hardware! That Mario Kart looks good though!
    Thanks OP

  • Jollystacker on 03/04/2025 - 09:03
    +2

    PS5 OZRRP days are back

    • ItsMeAgro on 03/04/2025 - 10:04
      +2

      If you include PC gaming GPUs, they never really left

  • awesomise on 03/04/2025 - 09:05
    +2

    The old gen on sale is more of a bargain than this, $700 for a LCD? Steam deck OLED only $200 away.

  • mish.kebab on 03/04/2025 - 09:06
    +1

    I would probably bite, but the fact that only some switch games get free upgrades means I'm paying more to then pay more. Tired of that shit with PS5. Will probs wait for switch 2 oled.

  • Dodo1203 on 03/04/2025 - 09:08
    +3

    No deal here

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