As the price of consoles continues to rise in Australia, AU$70 off a Nintendo Switch 2 is a baffling but welcome surprise

It's 2026, and the cost of everything is rising. The PS5 now costs AU$250 more than it did when it launched in late 2020. The ROG Xbox Ally X copped a AU$200 price rise back in February, now setting you back a prohibitive AU$1,799. An ex-Nintendo sales lead said earlier this month that Switch 2 prices going up is "inevitable".

And, well, that's just gaming consoles.

Which is why I think it's worth highlighting big discounts on gaming consoles when they happen, and there's currently a very good deal on the Nintendo Switch 2 over on EB Games' eBay store. Hit that link and you'll see the already-discounted price of AU$669 excluding shipping. But if you use the coupon code APRILSS at checkout you'll get a further AU$50 off. That means, with shipping included, the total comes to AU$628.95.

That's AU$70 off the RRP for the standalone Nintendo Switch 2. In this climate? It's genuinely a surprise.

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Nintendo Switch 2: was AU$699.95 now AU$628.95 at eBay

The cost of gaming is increasing by the month, so this substantial discount on the standalone Nintendo Switch 2 is worth jumping at if you're in the market. Heck, maybe it's worth jumping at even if you're not. This is the standalone model: it doesn't come with any games, so you'll have to purchase those separately. Use the discount code APRILSS at checkout.

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Nintendo Switch 2 only released in June but its software line-up is growing fast (not to mention that the vast majority original Nintendo Switch games are compatible with it). Pokemon Pokopia—which JB Hi-Fi is currently selling for AU$99.95—is a recent highlight: a cosy blend of Animal Crossing, Minecraft and, well, Pokemon.

"Despite its many influences, manages to be a unique spin-off for the Pokemon series that's also an accomplished life sim," reads our 4.5 star review. It's already joined our list of the best Switch 2 games to play in 2026.

Here's why the Nintendo Switch 2 price will probably rise at some point soon.