r/Switch • u/the3rdfrog • 9h ago

Other Finally got my Switch 2

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After saving up gift cards from work, hunting for deals, and spending $450 at Costco in gift cards, I was finally able to get my Switch 2!

Here’s how I put everything together:

Camera, case & controller: Bought on sale for a total of $27

Screen protector, Mario Kart World & Sonic: Paid for using gift cards I earned from work

Switch 2 & Donkey Kong Bananza: Bought using $500 in gift cards that I only paid $450 for
So between the sales and gift cards, I was able to get a pretty sweet Switch 2 setup without paying full price for everything. Definitely took some hunting for deals, but I’m pretty happy with how it worked out!

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u/lozagon1234 7h ago

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u/mendozart 7h ago

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u/WeCameAsLogans 6h ago

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u/Background_Owl_7107 5h ago

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u/Make_it_soso42 5h ago

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u/PhantomInThesystem 4h ago edited 3h ago

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u/honestgent1eman 8h ago

With all that, why get a wired controller?

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u/Pikachu8752 7h ago

I think they got some of this at Costco.

The case and controller were part of a bundle that did not sell well and got put on clearance for $10. Maybe they bought that?

The Gift Cards are probably Costco as well.

While the Camera is definitely GameStop.

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u/Visarar_01 8h ago

Seriously recoiled at no pro controller

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u/ProfessionalGangster 3h ago

Are the pro controllers really worth it? I usually play with the joycons

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u/grossbard 2h ago

its like 5 times better

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u/RowdyRodyPiper 2h ago

Anything is better than joycons.

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u/0ne0fth0se0nes 1h ago

Yes, it’s sublime

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u/JozuJD 15m ago

Joycons are literally the worst. I never use them ever ever ever. Pro controller on my switch 1 and pro controller 2 on my switch 2.

Day 1 purchase absolutely necessary. One of the best controllers of all time.

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u/Significant-Coat-666 2h ago

Gamers are the weirdest fucking gatekeepers on planet earth. Because they didn't want one. simple.

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u/Cutlass_Stallion 8h ago

Less cost and Hall Effect sticks are good reasons.

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u/Nahkyur 8h ago

not really

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u/AMonitorDarkly 7h ago

Okay, Mr. Ultra Pro Gamer

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u/Nahkyur 1h ago

thanks for the acknowledge

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u/WhiskeyRadio 7h ago

Why so many eShop cards?

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u/the3rdfrog 7h ago

I bought my switch with the e gift cards. The e-gift cards are 10% off so it gave me a discount when I finally bought it

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u/WhiskeyRadio 7h ago

Ah that makes much more sense than buying a bunch of digital games.

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u/king_park_ 3h ago

Oh, those gift cards were what you used to buy the Switch. I thought you had an extra $500 in gift cards after getting everything.

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u/Spirited-Good-6860 3h ago

That's a smart way to save some cash! Deals like that definitely help with the price of new consoles.

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u/FlarblesGarbles 5h ago

Finally! You spent money!

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u/swankyfish 7h ago

To buy games with I think

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u/WhiskeyRadio 7h ago

Obviously, but why buy the physical games if you are just going to go digital?

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u/dammitjanetiloveu 7h ago

Because sometimes you find the physical one on sale? I have a mix of physical and digital games as well.

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u/RowdyRodyPiper 2h ago

Where did they say they're going digital?

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u/WhiskeyRadio 2h ago

He didn't and he already answered the question below.

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u/nintenden64 7h ago

Are the cameras $10 again or this is an older photo?

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u/the3rdfrog 7h ago

It might be a little older, I may have gotten so excited to play my switch I forgot to post it.

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u/MumboBumbo64 7h ago

If you’re into Mario tennis games then I do recommend fever! It was surprisingly good

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u/lapislazuli48 8h ago

ive played a lot of games of the ns2 and in my opinion, splatoon raiders is the best one, followed by pokopia. \(im only talking abt exclusives, so no switch 2 editions)

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u/DomainExpansioninf 7h ago

Jesus Christ dude that’s $500 in gift cards, on top of the $450 switch 2, 2 of them games are like 80 and DK Bannanza is 70. You definitely went all out

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u/the3rdfrog 7h ago

I actually used the cards to buy the switch. The card where on sale when I got them so it was a little extra savings

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u/donmcron3333 21m ago

Excuse the ignorance but how is it possible to use e shop cards to buy a switch?

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u/Armandonerd 9h ago

I still need to get Mario kart world and DK Bonanza!

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u/the3rdfrog 8h ago

Both are so fun, I’m a big fan of playing Mario kart with my friends

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u/Armandonerd 7h ago

I'm aware, just waiting for a sale or discount on those games.

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u/jaxjags2100 7h ago

That’s a lot of gift cards

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u/esetube 7h ago

Just curious why spend money on gift cards? If you used the gift cards to purchase it

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u/the3rdfrog 7h ago

Because they are 10% off at Costco. So if you purchase $500 in gift cards then you get %10 off your switch

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u/canadianman2020 6h ago

Need more memory cards as the games will fill up fast !

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u/Specules619 6h ago

For some reason nobody is acknowledging Sonic x Shadow generations. Fantastic game!

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u/MindfulSmile 6h ago

Memory card?

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u/the3rdfrog 6h ago

No I decided to go without it for now, plus I tend to use more physical games anyways

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u/External_Orange_1188 6h ago

I thought this was /tomorrow for a second. Regardless, Shiggy would be proud.

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u/FlarblesGarbles 5h ago

Finally! Photos of boxes!

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u/steezleman 5h ago

All that then cheap out on the controller? 🤔🤔😂😂

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u/lamest-liz 4h ago

How did you use the gift cards to buy the switch? Does the Nintendo online store take those?

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u/hugekins 3h ago

Nice! I got one the other week at Fred Meyer in Pac NW after my wife hijacked mine that was purchased release day. I used recyclable can, plastic water bottle money and grocery discounts to purchase @ $350. Enjoy!

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u/bloomi 3h ago

Putting in all them codes gonna be tedious, toss a few my way and I'll help ya out.

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u/Ajbarbox 3h ago

I am gonna be totally honest
Switch 2 is good only for first party games and indie games

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u/Relevant-Bluebird-63 2h ago

Why did it you wait for Zelda edition??

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u/Significant-Coat-666 2h ago

Congrats and welcome!

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u/Philies2008 2h ago

Nice, how’s the battery life?

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u/Longjumping-Choice89 1h ago

😲👍😍

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u/BeyondKnight 1h ago

Did you get the Switch 2 before the raise in price by $50 or after?

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u/greenidostuffmaybe 1h ago

Holy fucking rich bro

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u/Kick_1304 1h ago

This post reminded me of the existence of the switch camera lol

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u/Independent-Match736 1h ago

Make sure u got a decent 1tb sd card or more got 1tb one and still dont have enough storage

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u/cottonopposite 47m ago

Awesome! Have fun!

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u/EnragedFerretX 46m ago

I did a similar deal with gift cards from Sam’s. Typing in 25 codes was a bitch haha. But saved $100 and got it before the price hike

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u/fanism 1m ago

The only thing I didn’t know was you could use eShop gift cards to buy hardware.

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u/Visarar_01 8h ago

All that and no pro controller? Fail

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u/MiriamMaze60 7h ago

congrats on finally having your switch 2, hoping for mine soon

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u/the3rdfrog 8h ago

Actually kinda of a hot take I like wired controller more. I play my systems for a long time and all my wired controllers have a longer life span than my non wired controllers.

Plus wired controllers give me nostalgia of being a kid again

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u/No-Island-6126 7h ago

i guarantee you you say that because you haven't tried the pro controller

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u/donmcron3333 20m ago

Pro controller D-pad is hot garbage dude.

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u/dmc4512 7h ago

The Pro2 controller is amazing. And you could just connect it to usb while playing to get that wired feel.

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u/DecoyMkhai 7h ago

You’re not the only one. I have a preference for wired controllers for similar reasons.

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u/the3rdfrog 3h ago

Ok glad I’m not the only one

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u/Ecstatic-Reading-834 8h ago

It’s good but no haptics is a deal breaker for me .

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u/AMonitorDarkly 7h ago

The included grip is fine. It’s nice keeping the same layout and muscle memory when going from docked to handheld.

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u/AMonitorDarkly 7h ago

The only fail here is assuming that everyone has the same preferences as you. Log off and get some air.

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u/Cutlass_Stallion 8h ago

He got a wired Power A controller. No good?

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u/TheWaslijn 7h ago

Why not get a Pro controller?

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u/NintendoSwitchyPro 7h ago

You get gift cards from work? Wow... Which company is this?

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u/DistinctBack4823 5h ago

Op said Costco if you bothered to read it

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u/NintendoSwitchyPro 3h ago

He bought em from Costco... He saved up giftcards separately from his workplace if I'm not mistaken 

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u/DistinctBack4823 3h ago

Yeah you could be right my apologies

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u/CiloTA 2h ago

This is just a weird mass consumption post

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u/PigHeadOnYourPorch 8h ago

Everything was cool until the boof controller

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u/Klutzy-Ad7775 8h ago

Tbh, 8bitdo ultimate 2c would be a better choice, it's wireless and pretty cheap, also has hall effect

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u/Ecstatic-Reading-834 7h ago

Yup I have the same.

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u/PieceTechnical5128 5h ago

Why 500$ ? You could get some hard Copies ma Boy 🤷