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frontpageearthdogmonster posted Dec 18, 2025 02:15 PM

Select MicroCenter Stores: Nintendo Switch 2 Console

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$450

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Select Micro Center Stores have Nintendo Switch 2 Console on sale for $399.99. Offer is valid in-store only at select locations.

Thanks to community member earthdogmonster for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 7.9" 1920x1080 (Full HD) built-in LCD touchscreen display: supports up to 120 FPS (frames-per-second) & VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
  • Supports up to 4K HDR resolution at 60 FPS output when docked
  • 256GB built-in storage capacity
  • microSD Express card slot (note: does not support standard microSDHC/microSDXC cards)
  • Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 physical game card slot
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth
  • 5220mAh Battery
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • In the box:
    • Nintendo Switch 2 console
    • Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue (left controller attachment)
    • Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red (right controller attachment)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console AC Adapter
    • USB-C Charging Cable
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console Dock
    • 1x Joy-Con 2 Grip
    • 2x Joy-Con 2 Straps
    • 1x Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable

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  • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (11% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $449.99.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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Written by earthdogmonster
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Select Micro Center Stores have Nintendo Switch 2 Console on sale for $399.99. Offer is valid in-store only at select locations.

Thanks to community member earthdogmonster for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 7.9" 1920x1080 (Full HD) built-in LCD touchscreen display: supports up to 120 FPS (frames-per-second) & VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
  • Supports up to 4K HDR resolution at 60 FPS output when docked
  • 256GB built-in storage capacity
  • microSD Express card slot (note: does not support standard microSDHC/microSDXC cards)
  • Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2 physical game card slot
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 | Bluetooth
  • 5220mAh Battery
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • In the box:
    • Nintendo Switch 2 console
    • Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue (left controller attachment)
    • Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red (right controller attachment)
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console AC Adapter
    • USB-C Charging Cable
    • Nintendo Switch 2 Console Dock
    • 1x Joy-Con 2 Grip
    • 2x Joy-Con 2 Straps
    • 1x Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this offer is $50 lower (11% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $449.99.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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rvdnsx
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Love Nintendo but they deserve the low sales because of how much they decided to charge for these Switch 2 games. They need to lower it back down to previous levels.
OwnManagement
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First discount I've seen on the base model that didn't involve gift cards, all the others were for the Mario Kart bundle.

Might become more common. Reports yesterday were that this was the worst November for video game hardware sales in the US in 20 years by dollars spent, and the worst in 30 years by units sold.
TheDirka
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They had to come up eventually. Games used to cost $50 20-30 years ago and look how much inflation has happened since then and especially how much game development costs have gone up. One guy used to make a game by himself, now they're like Hollywood studio productions. Look how many people are in the credits for any Mario game these days.

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Dec 19, 2025 06:48 AM
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SlickPenguin6808Dec 19, 2025 06:48 AM
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Quote from everica1 :
Meanwhile, (before I bought one a couple of weeks ago) I think I'm the last one at work who hadn't already bought a Switch 2. Everyone I know has one.
I own a couple of switchws and a lite, but i dont personally feel the switch 2 is worth the money.
Dec 19, 2025 01:10 PM
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npoliteDec 19, 2025 01:10 PM
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Here is my take on the system. I feel this is going to end up the same way the first one did in terms of performance. While it seems to work fine, 3 years from now we are going to see the same struggle with this unit as we did with the first one. 3rd party titles might not even run on this due to memory or APU limitations (though with the AI slop who knows if we will be able to afford anything).

If you buy this for just Nintendo first party titles by all means. System should have been priced at $400 to begin with with a game.
Dec 19, 2025 02:14 PM
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everica1Dec 19, 2025 02:14 PM
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Quote from SlickPenguin6808 :
I own a couple of switchws and a lite, but i dont personally feel the switch 2 is worth the money.
I own a Switch and 3 lites but feel the Switch 2 is definitely worth it.
It has been over a year since I've played a first-party Nintendo game and my Switch has just been sitting there gathering dust (my kid's and wife's lites have been gathering dust much longer than mine has). If I can buy a modern Switch that has much better performance than the old one and actually has some games coming out for it then that's the route I'm going. It would be dumb for me to not buy a new Switch at this point if it will actually get some use versus the old ones.
Dec 19, 2025 03:40 PM
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JustHere4TheZiplineDec 19, 2025 03:40 PM
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
Lul. This is also just ignoring their record launch sales numbers with switch 2. People living in an alternate universe
Record launch but already fell well below PS5 sales number for November 2025 lol a 5 year old console.
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Dec 19, 2025 03:45 PM
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ZeeLobbyDec 19, 2025 03:45 PM
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Quote from JustHere4TheZipline :
Record launch but already fell well below PS5 sales number for November 2025 lol a 5 year old console.
The entire industry fell, the economy is shit. And it's following the normal patterns for console release. First quarter spike. Slower sales until it hits its stride (where the PS5 is now). Initial record sales is a good indicator of where it'll end up, but sure take one month of sales in a vacuum. Super big brain approach.
Dec 19, 2025 05:21 PM
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delliedogDec 19, 2025 05:21 PM
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I keep hoping for an OLED Steam Deck, Mr Santa.
Dec 19, 2025 06:53 PM
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CalmCatfish322Dec 19, 2025 06:53 PM
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i see offer in microcenter, no deal in other shops

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Dec 19, 2025 06:54 PM
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moarKowbellDec 19, 2025 06:54 PM
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Quote from SlickPenguin6808 :
but i dont personally feel the switch 2 is worth the money.
You're definitely not the only one.
Dec 19, 2025 07:07 PM
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plieplDec 19, 2025 07:07 PM
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
The entire industry fell, the economy is shit. And it's following the normal patterns for console release. First quarter spike. Slower sales until it hits its stride (where the PS5 is now). Initial record sales is a good indicator of where it'll end up, but sure take one month of sales in a vacuum. Super big brain approach.
This is the launch year of the Switch 2, it should be the hot ticket item of the holiday. The PS5 has already had 5 holidays, this would be the 6th holiday, it shouldn't have trounced the Switch 2 to such a degree. PS5 was $50 lower, that's shouldn't have been much of a hurdle, it should have been far closer in sales numbers given the age of the two. The Black Friday numbers weren't encouraging. We're talking about almost half the numbers going to PS5 while a quarter going to the Switch 2 when the positions should be reverse, or at the least, far closer. The economy is shit, isn't an excuse that can wave arguments away, not with those numbers.

The only thing the initial NS2 sales numbers at release says is that there was supply and enough hardcore fans to buy it. Definitely a first for any major console launch. It's not just a one month of sales in a vacuum situation. People have been concerned since July, when supply seems to have satiated enough that it was readily available at US stores. This was unheard of previously. When was the last major console launch you've seen that's done that? I certainly can't think of one. You know where the NS2 is hard to get? In Japan, where the Japanese language only model is priced well below other markets, about $130 USD lower than the US base price. It's no surprise it's still hard to get in Japan. Some would argue that's what the NS2 should have been priced at worldwide. If the NS2 had launched with a $350 launch price worldwide, we would be having a different discussion entirely. The holiday was supposed to be the indicator to go with the other indicators already seen since launch. A little known gaming device like the NEX challenging the Switch 2 on Black Friday definitely wasn't something I had on my bingo card.
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Dec 19, 2025 07:20 PM
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ZeeLobbyDec 19, 2025 07:20 PM
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Quote from pliepl :
This is the launch year of the Switch 2, it should be the hot ticket item of the holiday. The PS5 has already had 5 holidays, this would be the 6th holiday, it shouldn't have trounced the Switch 2 to such a degree. PS5 was $50 lower, that's shouldn't have been much of a hurdle, it should have been far closer in sales numbers given the age of the two. The Black Friday numbers weren't encouraging. We're talking about almost half the numbers going to PS5 while a quarter going to the Switch 2 when the positions should be reverse, or at the least, far closer. The economy is shit, isn't an excuse that can wave arguments away, not with those numbers.The only thing the initial NS2 sales numbers at release says is that there was supply and enough hardcore fans to buy it. Definitely a first for any major console launch. It's not just a one month of sales in a vacuum situation. People have been concerned since July, when supply seems to have satiated enough that it was readily available at US stores. This was unheard of previously. When was the last major console launch you've seen that's done that? I certainly can't think of one. You know where the NS2 is hard to get? In Japan, where the Japanese language only model is priced well below other markets, about $130 USD lower than the US base price. It's no surprise it's still hard to get in Japan. Some would argue that's what the NS2 should have been priced at worldwide. If the NS2 had launched with a $350 launch price worldwide, we would be having a different discussion entirely. The holiday was supposed to be the indicator to go with the other indicators already seen since launch. A little known gaming device like the NEX challenging the Switch 2 on Black Friday definitely wasn't something I had on my bingo card.
You answered your own question. Willing to wave away the economy being crap, but then ask why the console is readily available. They're connected. It's not a pointless thing to bring up. Lol

As for the pricing it's pretty obvious why the pricing is the way it is for anyone with 2 brain cells to rub together. Trade wars are bad for everyone. The dumbest thing ever. And now we're stuck in 4 years of will they, won't they. Any company dumb enough to not pad their international sales in expectation are in for a rough time.

When economies are bad people buy cheaper stuff. That's just a reality. It was a rough time to release the Switch 2, but I doubt they could just sit on it either. And watching MS and Sony raise prices. the skyrocketing of RAM next year. it's probably priced accurately
Dec 19, 2025 08:11 PM
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plieplDec 19, 2025 08:11 PM
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
You answered your own question. Willing to wave away the economy being crap, but then ask why the console is readily available. They're connected. It's not a pointless thing to bring up. Lol

As for the pricing it's pretty obvious why the pricing is the way it is for anyone with 2 brain cells to rub together. Trade wars are bad for everyone. The dumbest thing ever. And now we're stuck in 4 years of will they, won't they. Any company dumb enough to not pad their international sales in expectation are in for a rough time.

When economies are bad people buy cheaper stuff. That's just a reality. It was a rough time to release the Switch 2, but I doubt they could just sit on it either. And watching MS and Sony raise prices. the skyrocketing of RAM next year. it's probably priced accurately
The excuse fell flat after the results of the November numbers. The economy being crap was used as an excuse since July, you're not the first to use it and won't be the last. I think the most surprising number that came out was that NS1 + NS2 didn't even match November 2024's NS1 number. The PS5 also won the US in November 2024 with a 2 to 1 split against the Switch 1 and a $75 higher price for the PS5. I've seen people try to argue that PS5 just did better because it was $50 cheaper November 2025 Black Friday. Numbers rarely lie, the only thing that lies are people's interpretation of them.

Trade wars is another excuse commonly used. That excuse fell apart about the November 2025 numbers, too. Nintendo seems to be trying to pad just Japan sales numbers while ignoring everywhere else. If this was just simple or strictly trade wars, no reason other regions (outside the US) aren't getting the aggressive price. The holiday sales numbers that we know of for other regions, are just as bad, or worse than the US's numbers. Japan's numbers seem to be the exception.

What happens to NS2 when Nintendo has to raise prices next year. If this holiday's numbers are like this, how much worse will it be next holiday. The economy and trade war aren't getting better, that excuse can only last so long.
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Dec 19, 2025 08:18 PM
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ZeeLobbyDec 19, 2025 08:18 PM
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Quote from pliepl :
The excuse fell flat after the results of the November numbers. The economy being crap was used as an excuse since July, you're not the first to use it and won't be the last. I think the most surprising number that came out was that NS1 + NS2 didn't even match November 2024's NS1 number. The PS5 also won the US in November 2024 with a 2 to 1 split against the Switch 1 and a $75 higher price for the PS5. I've seen people try to argue that PS5 just did better because it was $50 cheaper November 2025 Black Friday. Numbers rarely lie, the only thing that lies are people's interpretation of them.Trade wars is another excuse commonly used. That excuse fell apart about the November 2025 numbers, too. Nintendo seems to be trying to pad just Japan sales numbers while ignoring everywhere else. If this was just simple or strictly trade wars, no reason other regions (outside the US) aren't getting the aggressive price. The holiday sales numbers that we know of for other regions, are just as bad, or worse than the US's numbers. Japan's numbers seem to be the exception.What happens to NS2 when Nintendo has to raise prices next year. If this holiday's numbers are like this, how much worse will it be next holiday. The economy and trade war aren't getting better, that excuse can only last so long.
Ok. So actual reasons are just "excuses" for you. That's fine. But that's like, your choice.

I just think it's funny. people clown on Nintendo and complain all the time. Mostly people who never buy one anyway. Then when they consistently outsell console generation competition, everyone seems to forget the next time around. it's like repeated dejavu.

I have all 3 consoles, just kind of funny that fanbois and haters still exist. I guess when the rest of life seems pretty dismal prospect wise, getting online and pretending a company whose almost continuously seen success is going to see it's downfall is cathartic in some way?
Dec 19, 2025 08:38 PM
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plieplDec 19, 2025 08:38 PM
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Quote from ZeeLobby :
Ok. So actual reasons are just "excuses" for you. That's fine. But that's like, your choice.

I just think it's funny. people clown on Nintendo and complain all the time. Mostly people who never buy one anyway. Then when they consistently outsell console generation competition, everyone seems to forget the next time around. it's like repeated dejavu.

I have all 3 consoles, just kind of funny that fanbois and haters still exist. I guess when the rest of life seems pretty dismal prospect wise, getting online and pretending a company whose almost continuously seen success is going to see it's downfall is cathartic in some way?
It became excuses in light of numbers.

I'm the opposite, I've yet to buy a console this generation, with the NS1 being the only console I bought last generation. I'm also, a PC gamer, so not missing out much without an Xbox/PlayStation for several generations now.
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DafoeDec 19, 2025 11:40 PM
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Will Best Buy price match in store as well?

Edit: Nevermind. Was able to price match via chat for in-store pickup.
Last edited by Dafoe December 19, 2025 at 07:10 PM.

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Dec 19, 2025 11:57 PM
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itslancetimeDec 19, 2025 11:57 PM
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Was able to get best buy to price match. So we picked it up at best buy instead

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