Mario Kart World: $80 Solo, $50 With Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle

In a major reveal at today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo officially confirmed the launch of its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, set to arrive on June 5, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for fans eagerly awaiting the successor to the wildly popular original Switch.

The new system will carry a standalone price tag of $449.99, positioning it competitively within the current market. For those looking to dive straight into the action, Nintendo is also offering a special bundle that includes Mario Kart World at a combined price of $499.99.

If you'd rather buy the game separately, the suggested retail price for Mario Kart World is $79.99—a figure that has certainly raised some eyebrows. To put this into context, Nintendo has only launched a handful of $70 titles on the original Switch, including The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Interestingly, the newly announced Donkey Kong Bananza also lands at the same premium price point.

Want to catch up on everything revealed during today's Nintendo Direct? You can find a full recap of all the announcements right here.

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