{
  "id": 12150372,
  "title": "The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the only console actually getting cheaper thanks to a new lowest-ever price",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/the-nintendo-switch-2-might-be-the-only-console-actually-getting",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:41:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/seasonal-sales/the-nintendo-switch-2-might-be-the-only-console-actually-getting-cheaper-thanks-to-a-new-lowest-ever-price"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This year has seen a trend of increasing console prices across the board, from the PlayStation 5 to the Xbox Series X. However, Nintendo is bucking this trend during Amazon Prime Day, offering a significant discount on the Switch 2. Retailers, including Amazon, have the system priced at 15% off, making it available for £354.99, which is the system's lowest ever price on Amazon. This is less than the console's launch price of £395.99, so it's a genuinely good deal - a rare occurrence in today's gaming market. The Amazon Prime Day deal sees the Nintendo Switch 2 discounted by £65, making it currently cheaper than it has ever been on Amazon. Other retailers, such as Argos, John Lewis, and Smyths Toys, are also matching this price. The Nintendo Switch 2, a successor to the popular Nintendo Switch, boasts enhanced graphical capabilities and new features. It includes exclusive games like Splatoon Raiders and Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as family favorites like Mario Kart World.",
  "summary": "It feels like all gaming consoles are getting more and more expensive, but Nintendo is bucking that trend with the Switch 2 right now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Belkin Travel Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 review: A superb sling for your Switch 2 setup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/belkin-travel-bag-for-nintendo-switch-2-review-a-superb-sling-for",
        "published": "2026-10-04T07:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}