Christmas Shopping? Don't Buy This Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle!

I hate when customers get taken advantage of during peak gift-giving season, and it seems like the world of video games has some of the worst offenders. It's not even October and I just received what I can only think will be the first of many Nintendo Switch Combo emails. This one came from Gamestop, and to be honest, if you are Christmas Shopping I need to tell you this: DON'T BUY THIS NINTENDO SWITCH MARIO KART BUNDLE! Here's what the bundle has in it:

- Nintendo Switch Console
- Nintendo Switch Dock
- Joy-Con (L) Neon Blue
- Joy-Con (R) Neon Red
- Joy-Con Wrist Straps
- Joy-Con Grip
- High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch AC Adapter
- Free Download Code for the full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game
- Free Redemption Code for a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual Membership

For $299.99, this isn't a great deal. First of all, this is the original Nintendo Switch Model, it is NOT the Switch OLED. That means you have an LCD and not OLED display, less onboard storage, worse handheld audio, a smaller screen, and a flimsier kickstand. If using the Switch in handheld mode at all is essential to you, this is the vastly inferior version of the console.

So who would this system be okay for, it's not a complete waste, it's just not a terrific value. If you plan on playing the system docked 95% of the time, this is an okay deal as the added benefits of the larger OLED display, enhanced audio, and improved kickstand won't mean much. Also, the dock omits an ethernet port for an extra USB port, so if you're only on WiFi that's a benefit too. Also if you don't have a copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and need one, or a system for another person in your household it's an ok but not fantastic deal.

There are more combos to be hitting store shelves as we get closer to the holidays and Black Friday shopping. For now, I'd say this is worth passing on as I think we'll see better deals as we get later in the year.

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