Nintendo will officially raise the price of the Switch 2 to $499.99 next Tuesday, September 1st. This gives you less than a week to pick one up for $449.99.
A truly hybrid console, the Switch 2 can be used in three modes: handheld for on-the-go, tabletop, and docked while connected to a TV. However, its biggest appeal is access to Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World, Pokémon Pokopia, and two Legend of Zelda games: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
So if you’re not looking to play graphics-intensive AAA titles, the Switch 2 at $450 — or even $500 if you miss the window — is a great buy compared to an entry-level Xbox Series S at $499, base PlayStation 5 for $599, or the all-digital Xbox Series X for $749.