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Woot Drops Switch 2 to $399 for New Buyers Ahead of Nintendo’s September Price Hike

The limited GIFT26 coupon lets shoppers beat a planned MSRP rise to $499 by applying a one-use discount for new or returning Woot accounts.

Overview

  • Woot introduced coupon code GIFT26 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, which reduces the Switch 2 to $399 for first-time Woot customers and to $427 for returning customers.
  • The coupon is limited to one use per account and is valid through July 25, 2026 at 11:58 p.m. CT or until stock runs out, so supply can end the offer early.
  • This Woot price applies to brand-new Switch 2 consoles, while Woot also lists a separate Grade A refurbished Mario Kart bundle that is discounted without the coupon.
  • Nintendo has announced an MSRP increase to $499 effective September 1, 2026, citing higher flash memory and component costs, which makes the current discount a rare chance to save versus both current and future prices.
  • Because Woot is Amazon’s outlet and retailers often shift bundles and stock ahead of manufacturer price changes, buyers should expect other short-lived promotions and quick sell-outs in the weeks before the September hike.