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Jan 31, 2026 5:52 PM

Select Micro Center Stores: 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Console

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Select Micro Center Stores have for Members (free to join): 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Console on sale for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member estacionsj for finding this deal.

Note: Must sign in to see sale price. Availability for pickup may vary by location.

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 SubZero5 | Staff
  • This price matches the previous +121 FP deal.
  • Valid through February 2, 2026 or while supplies last.
  • 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 estacionsj
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Select Micro Center Stores have for Members (free to join): 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Console on sale for $399.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to community member estacionsj for finding this deal.

Note: Must sign in to see sale price. Availability for pickup may vary by location.

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 SubZero5 | Staff
  • This price matches the previous +121 FP deal.
  • Valid through February 2, 2026 or while supplies last.
  • 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 estacionsj

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AlexR1548
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If you have to brag that you make a lot of money, odds are that you don't make a lot of money.
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youra6
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Mod chipping isn't easy it's pretty hard to do and only a tiny fraction of people do it. Nintendo isnt hurting because of the .001% of owners who mod chip. Give me a break.
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Mo0eY
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Pass. OLED version will come out eventually.
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Community Reviews

The Switch 2 is being framed as the better-performing Nintendo option, with smoother gameplay, better Joy-Cons, and strong docked play on big OLED TVs. The deal also stands out because it can be reserved online at select Micro Center stores, and Best Buy price matching reportedly worked in some cases. The main drawbacks are the in-store pickup restriction, the need to live near a Micro Center, and the lack of a must-have exclusive for some buyers. It feels most compelling for anyone ready to play now and focused on Nintendo exclusives.

Common Questions (5)

  • No, the listing is in-store pickup only. That makes it impractical if your nearest Micro Center is far away, even though the deal can be reserved online.

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  • It is a stronger choice if you want better performance, smoother gameplay, and free upgrades for many Switch 1 games; some also note the Joy-Cons feel better. The main caveat is that the value depends on whether you want Nintendo exclusives enough to justify the console and the often expensive games.

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  • The deal is tied to in-store pickup, and one shopper was denied because staff treated it as a membership offer even though it is free. Another comment says the price is only supposed to apply if you live within 25 miles of a Micro Center and chat with a rep.

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  • A lower price is not expected soon; one prediction puts a future Switch 2 OLED at $549 or more because of prior Nintendo pricing, tariffs, and electronics price hikes. That makes $400 look like a relatively strong current price if you want the console now.

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  • Best Buy price matching can work for this deal, but it is not guaranteed. The match was reportedly honored for this Micro Center offer and a prior Mac mini deal, so it may depend on the rep and store policy.

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Feb 1, 2026 4:43 PM
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LesterYFeb 1, 2026 4:43 PM
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Good price
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Feb 1, 2026 6:09 PM
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Feb 1, 2026 6:09 PM
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Quote from JimmyJ6104 View quoted comment :
Not buying anymore Nintendo games or consoles until they get rid of their Nintendo America CEO. It is 2026 folks and we are dealing with 2015 nonsense.
They just got a new CEO January 1st, 2026. Devin Pritchard took over for Doug Bowser who retired. Doug took over for Reggie in 2019 when he left for Gamestop.
Feb 1, 2026 7:08 PM
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SoltPepporFeb 1, 2026 7:08 PM
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Quote from a_land View quoted comment :
Where to read about that? I'm curious to learn. No Nintendo console has ever not been hacked so it will happen (hopefully)
Probably gbatemp.net
Feb 1, 2026 8:07 PM
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BigBananaFeb 1, 2026 8:07 PM
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Which location are y'all setting it to, to see the $400 price?
Feb 1, 2026 11:37 PM
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cuphead100Feb 1, 2026 11:37 PM
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Nice deal
Feb 2, 2026 5:02 AM
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someoneslickFeb 2, 2026 5:02 AM
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I don't know what the point is, since most people will want the mario kart game so still be out more than the black friday switch 2 with mario kart deals.
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Feb 2, 2026 6:05 AM
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JustHere4TheZiplineFeb 2, 2026 6:05 AM
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Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
I thought the same thing but with how the US is screwing up the economy with tariffs, how much will it sell?

I stupidly want to buy it because I think we'll never see a price like this again...
Ehh tariffs will likely get struck down in the next year once it gets rolling in the courts. He overstepped the rules and lied about the reasoning for them so while some Chinese tariffs will stay, many others will disappear including Japanese tariffs. It's crazy it takes this long to correct things but welcome to bureaucracy.
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Feb 2, 2026 2:53 PM
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ryunohadoukenFeb 2, 2026 2:53 PM
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Quote from Mo0eY View quoted comment :
Pass. OLED version will come out eventually.
Quote from NikonShr View quoted comment :
Same here...still rocking oled zelda
Quote from samuraiX20 View quoted comment :
I thought the same thing but with how the US is screwing up the economy with tariffs, how much will it sell?

I stupidly want to buy it because I think we'll never see a price like this again...
Quote from Slurm93 View quoted comment :
Yeah now that Nintendo had played that hand so many times I really don't feel like having the shitty display just to play a couple mediocre games ( DK looks fun but I'm not dying to play it )
I've had an OLED Switch 2 since launch day. Mine is docked and connected to a 65" CX OLED. I never play handheld mode.
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Feb 2, 2026 3:14 PM
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mizaryFeb 2, 2026 3:14 PM
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Quote from make_moneys View quoted comment :

I would go for S2 over S1.
Console pricing is also somewhat irrelevant because you are buying the platform for the games you want to play, not the games for the platform you want to own. You need "something" to play the games you like and that something can only be one platform. But purely deciding on which console, i would say S2 is cheap by comparison, they made alot of improvements over S1 for not much of a difference in price.
What will hurt your pocket is the pricing of their games which is pretty steep if you're going for certain new releases. One game could be as high as $80 (kirby, zelda, mario kart etc) 5 of those games which is not much and your library is as valuable as the console itself if not more valuable. so the question to ask yourself is - do you want to play those exclusive titles and are you okay with paying for those games? if so then theres your answer. If not then apply the same logic to other platforms.
If you only buy 5x $80 games then you will have spent $800 to play 5 games. Or $160 per game. Even if you buy 20 games you have to add $20 to the cost of each game to "pay for" the console. I'd never really thought about it this way, but makes sense to me.
Feb 2, 2026 3:31 PM
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KPeeFeb 2, 2026 3:31 PM
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Knock $50 more off and I'll think about it. Knock $100 more off and I'm definitely in.
Feb 2, 2026 4:17 PM
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Mo0eYFeb 2, 2026 4:17 PM
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Quote from LesCaster View quoted comment :
Hold the line! Switch 3 will come out eventually, well. :-|
And I'll wait for Switch 3 OLED if Nintendo decides to release it as a LED. :-]
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Feb 2, 2026 4:18 PM
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make_moneysFeb 2, 2026 4:18 PM
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Quote from mizary View quoted comment :
If you only buy 5x $80 games then you will have spent $800 to play 5 games. Or $160 per game. Even if you buy 20 games you have to add $20 to the cost of each game to "pay for" the console. I'd never really thought about it this way, but makes sense to me.
Yeah my thought process was hey how badly do you want to play said game or games ? If say you plan on dropping hundreds of hours in just one game like Mario kart or something then even if you drop $480 for the game and console it may be worth it at a few bux/hr or whatever the math ends up being . But if you buy 10 games and spend 50 hrs total then it may not be worth it . It's all driven by which games you care for
Last edited by make_moneys February 2, 2026 at 08:20 AM.
Feb 4, 2026 2:56 PM
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PythonzFeb 4, 2026 2:56 PM
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Quote from mizary View quoted comment :
If you only buy 5x $80 games then you will have spent $800 to play 5 games. Or $160 per game. Even if you buy 20 games you have to add $20 to the cost of each game to "pay for" the console. I'd never really thought about it this way, but makes sense to me.
Keep in mind the console and games won't be worth $0 afterward though. You'll probably still be able to get like $200 for the console and a fraction for the games.
Feb 8, 2026 3:24 AM
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medfreakFeb 8, 2026 3:24 AM
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Quote from muchwow View quoted comment :
I don't own any consoles at the moment. Out of curiosity, how many games do you guys think it takes to justify buying the Switch 2? I obviously wouldn't spend $400+ just to play one game. Since I don't even have Switch 1, technically even Switch 1 games would be considered "new" to me.
I have both the S1 and S2. The S2 is just so much better. I am playing No Man Sky on it and it is actually running great! Everything runs just much smoother on the S2. Many games got upgrades for free. So if you have a S1 game, you can just literally download an update and the same game disk will run on the S2. I thought this was a very nice touch.

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medfreakFeb 8, 2026 3:26 AM
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Quote from Mo0eY View quoted comment :
And I'll wait for Switch 3 OLED if Nintendo decides to release it as a LED. :-]
But why when you can just wait for the Switch 4 around the corner?

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