Nintendo has confirmed a discounted Nintendo Switch bundle in Europe that pairs the console with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for €199.99, with the bundle set to arrive on October 29, 2026.
The move comes as Nintendo prepares to wind down distribution of the original Switch model in Europe.
Background and context
The original Nintendo Switch launched on March 3, 2017, and has been a cornerstone of Nintendo's hardware lineup.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, developed and published by Nintendo, launched on Nintendo Switch in April 2017 and has remained one of the platform's most popular titles.
According to reports, Nintendo is offering the new discounted bundle as part of an effort to clear remaining inventory in European markets ahead of a planned discontinuation.
Bundle details and availability
The Europe-exclusive bundle is priced at €199.99 and is confirmed for release on October 29, 2026.
Notably, the package appears to include a physical copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe rather than a digital download code.
Nintendo has historically offered both physical and digital bundles, but physical inclusions can add value for collectors and buyers who prefer boxed editions.
Company statements and timeline
Nintendo has indicated that it will discontinue the original Nintendo Switch in Europe from February 2027.
The company cited new regulatory requirements related to replaceable batteries as a contributing factor in the decision to end distribution of the nearly decade-old hardware rather than revise the model.
In plain terms, Nintendo told stakeholders it will stop selling the original Switch in Europe at the specified date to comply with evolving product regulations.
What this means for consumers
For European consumers still interested in the original Switch hardware, the €199.99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle represents a significant price reduction and a final opportunity to purchase the longstanding model bundled with one of the console's flagship titles.
With distribution scheduled to end in February 2027, this offer may be one of the last official retail bundles for the original Switch in Europe.
Verified facts in this report are based on the announced bundle price and release date, the confirmed discontinuation timeline for Europe, and the historical release dates and platform status of the Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
The move comes as Nintendo prepares to wind down distribution of the original Switch model in Europe.
Background and context
The original Nintendo Switch launched on March 3, 2017, and has been a cornerstone of Nintendo's hardware lineup.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, developed and published by Nintendo, launched on Nintendo Switch in April 2017 and has remained one of the platform's most popular titles.
According to reports, Nintendo is offering the new discounted bundle as part of an effort to clear remaining inventory in European markets ahead of a planned discontinuation.
Bundle details and availability
The Europe-exclusive bundle is priced at €199.99 and is confirmed for release on October 29, 2026.
Notably, the package appears to include a physical copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe rather than a digital download code.
Nintendo has historically offered both physical and digital bundles, but physical inclusions can add value for collectors and buyers who prefer boxed editions.
Company statements and timeline
Nintendo has indicated that it will discontinue the original Nintendo Switch in Europe from February 2027.
The company cited new regulatory requirements related to replaceable batteries as a contributing factor in the decision to end distribution of the nearly decade-old hardware rather than revise the model.
In plain terms, Nintendo told stakeholders it will stop selling the original Switch in Europe at the specified date to comply with evolving product regulations.
What this means for consumers
For European consumers still interested in the original Switch hardware, the €199.99 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle represents a significant price reduction and a final opportunity to purchase the longstanding model bundled with one of the console's flagship titles.
With distribution scheduled to end in February 2027, this offer may be one of the last official retail bundles for the original Switch in Europe.
Verified facts in this report are based on the announced bundle price and release date, the confirmed discontinuation timeline for Europe, and the historical release dates and platform status of the Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
