We'll admit it, pre-ordering deals is a novel approach to the upcoming discounting season but we'll give this Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle a pass. If you've been holding out for the return of this $299.99 package, bundling in a standard edition console, a copy of the classic kart racing game, and a three month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, your Black Friday dreams have come true early. We're seeing the bundle up for grabs at Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart right now - ahead of an October 6 shipping date.
That's bags of value - $367.97 all told - with a saving of nearly $68 on both Mario Kart and the membership together. Not only is that an excellent discount now, but it's about as good as we see from Nintendo Switch bundles in the US. There's a reason this package only ever appears during Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals - it's by far the best stateside shelves ever see.
Nintendo Switch | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 3 months Nintendo Switch Online | $299 at Amazon
We typically only ever see this bundle on the shelves over Black Friday, and it sometimes runs out fast. However, Amazon is getting well ahead of the action, listing pre-orders for this Mario Kart 8 Deluxe package ready for an October 6 release. You're getting both the game and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for free here.
Buy it if:
✅ You've been waiting for this bundle to return
✅ You play 50/50 handheld and docked mode
✅ You won't be upgrading any time soon
Don't buy it if:
❌ You're holding out for the new console
❌ You mostly play handheld
Price Check: Best Buy: $299.99| Walmart: $299
If you've been waiting for this bundle to reappear then we would absolutely jump on this chance. Even though last year's November sales
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