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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.

  • The deal can reportedly be price matched through Best Buy, which may help shoppers avoid driving to Micro Center.

    Spaceman6969

  • The console can reportedly run games more smoothly than Switch 1, with No Man's Sky performing well.

    medfreak

  • The deal may be practical for nearby shoppers because it supports reserving online instead of relying on in-store luck.

    3pinephrine

  • The Joy-Cons reportedly feel better on Switch 2, which can improve comfort for longer play sessions.

    CrawlinB

  • Switch 2 value can be limited by Nintendo's game catalog and steep game pricing, which may reduce overall deal appeal.

    make_moneysCrawlinB

  • The deal can be denied when staff treats it as a membership requirement, even if the membership is free.

    TenseRose360

  • The shared link reportedly shows a higher price than the advertised amount, which can create confusion about how member pricing applies.

    JamesAlon

  • Ordering online reportedly limits the purchase to in-store pickup, which makes the deal impractical for shoppers far from Micro Center.

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Jan 31, 2026 8:26 PM
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muchwowJan 31, 2026 8:26 PM
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Quote from sirdan357 View quoted comment :

That's a question only you can answer. Look at the top-rated games in the Switch library and see what interests you (if anything).
Pretty open minded when it comes to games, though I stick with single player. Looking mostly at Zelda to start. And I understand it's somewhat a subjective question. Just wanted to get other people's thoughts.
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FaithfulMoon8086Jan 31, 2026 8:32 PM
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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 don't think none of Nintendos first party games are mediocre on switch 2.There aren't to many mediocre games on the platform period you could argue that a lot of the game are older games but non not many of those game are mediocre.Im just stating facts and I own a ps5 with 50 game and 3rds of the top games but I have more with party Nintendo games then any other systems and that's why I buy them.
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TenseRose360Jan 31, 2026 8:36 PM
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Quote from Spaceman6969 View quoted comment :
Same old process as always. YMMV
Unfortunately, I tried this and was denied, as they said it constitutes a membership (even though it's free) and would not honor it. Oh well!
Jan 31, 2026 8:37 PM
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AlexR1548Jan 31, 2026 8:37 PM
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Quote from a_land View quoted comment :
I make a ton of money and buy games I want. I mostly use my modded oled switch for NSO roms and overclocking TOTK (which I own!) is way better on OC hardware. DQ7 which is arriving shortly same thing the 3 remaster was awful without a OC that locked in 720p on handheld
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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HilariousCaribou423Jan 31, 2026 8:43 PM
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Quote from Mo0eY View quoted comment :
Pass. OLED version will come out eventually.
Considering Switch 1 launch price was 299 and Oled model was launched at $349, with the ongoing tariff war with random tariff spikes + switch 2 launch price of 449 + electronics price hike, pretty sure Switch 2 OLED model will launch at $549 or more. Good luck getting one at this rate or cheaper!
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Jan 31, 2026 8:47 PM
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slickslimshadyJan 31, 2026 8:47 PM
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How do you price match BB?
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muchwowJan 31, 2026 8:50 PM
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Quote from slickslimshady View quoted comment :
How do you price match BB?
Technically you have to live within 25mi of a Microcenter, and the price can't be exclusive to members. You just have to chat with a rep.
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Quote from FaithfulMoon8086 View quoted comment :
What is wrong with you people your condoning his behavior that fact that you think it's cool to steal games is crazy.You do know that is one of the reasons why prices go up as well.
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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make_moneysJan 31, 2026 8:53 PM
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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 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.
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SanrasJan 31, 2026 9:09 PM
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Quote from a_land View quoted comment :
Waiting for a modchip but man I should grab one and just leave it in the box lol
Same, but unfortunately they implemented anti-glitching security in the S2, so it will take a long time for a hack to get developed. Fingers crossed though would love to play Mario Kart World sometime.
Guess I'll stick to Switch 1 games on my chipped OLED for now.
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a_landJan 31, 2026 9:10 PM
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Quote from Sanras View quoted comment :
Same, but unfortunately they implemented anti-modchip security in the S2, so it will take a long time for a hack to get developed. Fingers crossed though would love to play Mario Kart World sometime.Guess I'll stick to Switch 1 games on my chipped OLED for now.
Where to read about that? I'm curious to learn. No Nintendo console has ever not been hacked so it will happen (hopefully)

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