{"id":20572,"date":"2026-10-06T12:13:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=20572"},"modified":"2026-10-06T12:13:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T12:13:34","slug":"nintendo-switch-2-drops-to-354-99-all-time-low-to-defy-the-ai-tax-pocket-65-in-savings-across-these-retailers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=20572","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch 2 drops to \u00a3354.99 all-time low to defy the AI tax \u2014 pocket \u00a365 in savings across these retailers"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI-rewritten:<\/strong> This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story.<\/p>\n

Tom’s Hardware • Zhiye Liu • October 5, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n\n

Rising component costs have led major console makers to increase prices, but Amazon U.K. has offered a significant exception by reducing the Nintendo Switch 2 price by 15%. This brings the retail cost down to an all-time low of \u00a3354.99. Other retailers in the U.K., including Argos, John Lewis, and Smyths Toys, have also adjusted their prices to match this level.<\/p>\n

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The console originally launched in the U.K. at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of \u00a3395.99. Recently, Nintendo raised this MSRP to \u00a3419.99 due to shortages in memory and storage components. The current offer represents savings of up to 10% off the original launch price and up to 15% off the newly adjusted MSRP.<\/p>\n

This pricing allows buyers access to a large library of games, including upcoming titles like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and Metroid Ravenous. While Nintendo rarely offers direct discounts on its consoles, this record-low price makes the Switch 2 an attractive option for those seeking a new handheld gaming device.<\/p>\n

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Source:<\/strong> Tom’s Hardware • Zhiye Liu • October 5, 2026<\/p>\n

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AI-rewritten: This is a summary of an article from Tom’s Hardware, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story. Tom’s Hardware • Zhiye Liu • October 5, 2026 Rising component costs have led major console makers to<\/p>\n

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