Grab a Refurb Switch 2 for $399 Ahead of Next Month's Price Hike

Nintendo Switch 2 enthusiasts should consider purchasing a refurbished model at a discounted price before the September price increase. Woot, owned by Amazon, is currently offering a "Grade A Refurbished" deal on a Switch 2 console for $399. This deal includes an additional $50 saving and comes with a 90-day limited warranty, ensuring a refund if the console has issues.

The "Grade A" refurbishment process involves inspection for minimal cosmetic damage and passing a full diagnostic test, guaranteeing like-new functionality and removal of prior-user's personal information. However, buyers should note that the package does not include the original Switch 2 box, but rather a generic white or brown box containing the console and standard accessories.

Despite the lack of packaging, this refurbished option may be the lowest price available for a Switch 2 in the near future. Nintendo has been successful with its Switch 2, and the steady first-party support has kept the platform relevant since its launch last year. Games like Splatoon Raiders, Star Fox, and Pokémon Pokopia have received positive reviews.

However, Nintendo, along with Sony and Microsoft, is facing challenges due to the AI-induced RAM crisis, leading to price hikes across their consoles.