Start Saving! Nintendo Switch 2 Lands in SA This June – Here’s What You’ll Pay

Gamers, get your wallets ready — the Nintendo Switch 2 is officially launching in South Africa this June, and while it promises next-gen fun, it’s going to cost a pretty penny.

Nintendo has finally revealed local pricing for the highly anticipated console, along with accessories and game titles you’ll want to start budgeting for now.

💸 Console Pricing

Here’s what you can expect to pay:

• Standard Nintendo Switch 2 Console – R12,499

• Mario Kart World Bundle – R13,499

The Mario Kart World Bundle is basically the same as the standard version, but it includes a code to download Mario Kart World — a must-have if you’re planning to race your friends from day one.

🎮 Accessories Galore

No surprise — the add-ons are where the costs start to creep up. Here’s the damage:

• Extra Charger – R799

• Joy-Con 2 Controllers (Set) – R2,299

• Switch 2 Camera (for video chat) – R1,499

Yup, that’s right — Switch 2 comes with a new video chat feature, but you’ll need the camera accessory to make it work.

💾 Don’t Forget Storage

One of the smartest upgrades? Extra storage. Nintendo is launching 256GB MicroSD Card Express cards for R1,499. These Nintendo-branded cards are the only ones officially supported for now, and take note — standard MicroSD cards won’t work. Be sure to grab one if you plan to download a lot of games or content.

🎮 Game Pricing – Steeper Than Ever

Game prices have gone up too. Here are two big launch titles:

• Mario Kart World – R1,999

• Donkey Kong Bananza – R1,799