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Switch 2 Mario Kart Bundles Return in UK as Walmart Plans Limited US Drop

Scheduled inventory refreshes plus exclusive bundle deals aim to chip away at the shortage that followed the console’s blockbuster debut.

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Overview

  • ShopTo and Argos have restocked the £429.99 Switch 2 Mario Kart World bundle in the UK, offering savings over buying the console and game separately.
  • Walmart Plus members can secure the standalone Switch 2 for $449 or the Mario Kart bundle for $499 during an online drop at 7 PM ET on July 7.
  • Restocks are timed ahead of Walmart’s July 8–13 Deals event, hinting at further opportunities for members to purchase the scarce console.
  • Nintendo sold around 5 million Switch 2 units in its opening weekend, and shipments have consistently sold out within minutes.
  • The Switch 2 introduces a 7.9-inch LCD, U-shaped kickstand, 256 GB of storage, magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers and a dock with ethernet and USB-A ports.