Gamers, rev your engines and steer your attention! Nintendo has officially announced that production of the electrifying Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle has come to an end, just a mere six months since it debuted on shelves, making waves in the gaming world!
Back in April, when the gaming giant dropped the bombshell pricing of $449.99 for the Switch 2 and $80 for Mario Kart World, fans were thrilled by the bundle offer of $499.99. A slick move from the Big N as it allowed fans to snag the epic karting game for a steal—$30 cheaper than the standalone purchase!
With wheels spinning fast, this bundle was an instant hit among early adopters, driving incredible sales for both the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. However, brace yourselves, as Game Stop's recent social media buzz reveals that the "Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle will no longer be produced,” pulling the curtain down on this epic combo package.
A leaked internal memo further confirmed the news stating: "This bundle SKU has now reached end of lifecycle, and additional units will no longer be produced. Future replenishment of Nintendo Switch 2 will be the base console." Meanwhile, Nintendo kept the excitement reved up with their own announcement: “Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle is available in limited quantities at participating retailers, while supplies last.”
Though it was marked as a limited-time offering, some might wonder why Nintendo decided the time was ripe for switching lanes. Fear not! Retailers like Best Buy still list the bundle for $449.99—yeah, you heard right, that’s a free run for Mario Kart World included!
Dodging any price hikes seen with competitors like Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo holds strong at launch pricing, setting the Switch 2 apart after moving a jaw-dropping 10.36 million units from June 5 to September 30! That’s epic, folks! With such astounding success, Nintendo has amped up its forecasts, targeting 19 million units out the door by March 2026!
Let’s not forget, Mario Kart World hit its stride, zooming past 9.57 million copies sold, powered by the bundle which accounted for an impressive 8.1 million units! That's some serious karting action!