Mario Kart World Costs $80, $30 Cheaper if You Buy It Bundled With the Nintendo Switch 2

At today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo finally confirmed its highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 system will release on June 5, 2025.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle is also available with Mario Kart World included for $499.99.

If you’d prefer to purchase Mario Kart World separately, however, Nintendo’s recommended retail price for its fan-favorite racer is an eye-watering $79.99.

Up until now, Nintendo only launched one $70 game on the original Switch, and that was the Legend of Zelda: Tears Of the Kingdom. Interestingly, the just-announced Donkey Kong Bananza is $70.

You can catch up on everything announced at the Nintendo Direct today right here.

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