The Switch 2 launched almost a year ago, and South Africans can now purchase the console for only R11,499.
This R11,499 price is available across most major online retailers, and is R1,000 lower than the release price of R12,499.
If you cannot afford to buy the Switch 2 in one go, certain retailers offer monthly repayment options as an alternative.
This includes deals such as R1,916.50 per month for 6 months or R1,070 per month for 12 months – both of which are available on the official Nintendo South Africa store.
There are also bundles available to South Africans which add a popular game to the deal.
These bundles are available for R12,499 – R1,000 more than the Switch 2 costs alone – and include games such as Pokémon Legends Z-A and Mario Kart World.
These games are cost between R1,299 and R1,999 when purchased separately, making these bundles excellent value for money.
Switch 2
The Switch 2 offers substantial performance improvements over its predecessor, making it an excellent upgrade for both new and existing Switch gamers.
These improvements are across the board, as indicated in the table below:
| Switch 1 | Switch 2 | |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 32GB (standard) | 256GB (high-speed) |
| Display | 6.2-inch LCD/7.0-inch OLED | 8.0-inch LCD |
| Handheld Resolution | 720p (max 60Hz) | 1080p (up to 120Hz) |
| Docked TV Resolution | 1080p | 4K via DLSS upscaling |
The Switch 2 is backwards compatible with its predecessor – so if you have an existing Switch library, you can continue playing these games on your new console.
Certain games, such as Super Mario Odyssey, have even received dedicated updates that improve their performance on the new console.
The Switch 2 is available from online retailers such as Makro, Takealot, and Incredible, as well as directly from the Nintendo Store SA.
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