Costco bundles Nintendo Switch 2 with microSD card and online sub for $499.99

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Costco is offering an exclusive bundle for members that pairs the Nintendo Switch 2 with a 256GB microSD Express card and a one-year Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription, all for $499.99. The bundled extras — normally worth over $100 separately — provide additional storage and access to online play, cloud saves, and a library of classic titles. The Expansion Pack tier also includes Switch 2 upgrade packs for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The deal is particularly timely as Nintendo is set to raise the Switch 2's standalone price by $50 to $499.99 on September 1st, 2026. Buyers looking to maximize value before the price hike may find this bundle a practical entry point into the Switch 2 ecosystem.

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