Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle appears in Europe at a surprisingly low €199.99
Nintendo may be deep into the Switch 2 era, but the original Nintendo Switch is not done yet. Nearly nine years after its debut, the company is preparing another wave of Switch bundles for Europe, and one of them could become a very tempting holiday-season deal.
A new Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle has appeared for pre-order in Europe with a listed price of €199.99. The package is expected to launch on October 29 and includes the standard Nintendo Switch console along with a physical copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
That price is what makes the bundle stand out. Previous Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundles in Europe have typically sold for around €300 to €330, while the console by itself often still costs roughly €270 to €300 depending on the store and market. Even other European retailers are listing the new bundle closer to €219.99, which still makes it cheaper than many buyers expected.
The inclusion of a physical game cartridge is also a welcome bonus. Many modern console bundles rely on digital download codes, but this version appears to include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on a cartridge, making it more appealing to collectors, families, and anyone who prefers physical games.
Nintendo recently announced several new Switch configurations for Europe, including a Switch Lite bundle with Tomodachi Life. At the time, official pricing was not clearly detailed, leaving retailers to reveal the first hints through pre-order listings. The €199.99 price has quickly drawn attention because it positions the original Switch as a much more affordable alternative to Nintendo’s newer hardware.
The timing is interesting. In some regions, console prices have been moving upward rather than downward. In the United States, the standard non-OLED Switch saw a price increase in 2025, pushing it to $339.99. By comparison, the European €199.99 bundle looks unusually aggressive, especially since it includes one of the system’s best-selling games.
The lower price may be part of a broader effort to clear remaining stock. Nintendo is expected to stop selling the original Switch models in Europe in 2027, including the standard Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite. Existing units already manufactured may still appear in stores after that point, but new production for those older models is not expected to continue in the same way.
A key reason appears to be upcoming European battery and repairability regulations. These rules require consumer electronics to be easier to repair, particularly when it comes to battery replacement. Nintendo has already adjusted newer hardware for the European market, but instead of redesigning the aging original Switch lineup, the company seems to be preparing to phase it out.
For buyers, this creates an interesting moment. The Switch 2 is now the premium option, with pricing in some European countries reaching €499.99 after recent increases. That makes a €199.99 Switch bundle with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe feel like a strong value, especially for families, younger players, casual gamers, or anyone who skipped the console during its peak years.
Of course, the original Switch is nearing the end of its lifecycle. New game releases are slowing down, and more publishers will gradually shift their focus to newer hardware. Even so, the Switch library remains massive, with years of popular titles still available, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon games, and many indie favorites.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also remains one of the most evergreen games on the platform. It is still a go-to multiplayer title and continues to be one of the easiest recommendations for new Switch owners. Including it in a budget-friendly bundle gives the aging console a fresh reason to stay relevant.
If the €199.99 pricing becomes widely available across Europe, this could be one of the most attractive Nintendo Switch deals in years. It may not be the newest console on the market, but for players who want a huge game library, portable play, TV mode, and a proven family-friendly experience, the original Switch still has plenty of life left.
