Nintendo kicks off holiday cheer ahead of schedule, offering bundles for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons
New Nintendo Switch Bundles Arrive: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Nintendo has announced the release of two new bundles for its popular gaming systems, the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. The bundles, featuring fan-favourite games Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, will be available starting October 6.
The Nintendo Switch - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle offers a great discounted option for gamers, with prices ranging from approximately $289 to $300 for the OLED model. This bundle includes the console with Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Con controllers, the full game download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription[1][2][5].
For those who prefer a handheld gaming experience, the Nintendo Switch Lite system comes in Animal Crossing: New Horizons-inspired editions. These special themed consoles were released on October 6, 2023, and are available in two designs: Isabelle's Aloha Edition (pink with an Animal Crossing leaf symbol) and Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition (turquoise with an Animal Crossing leaf symbol). Each bundle includes a digital version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons[4].
Here's a breakdown of the bundles:
| System & Bundle | Release Date | Price Range | Notes | |-----------------------------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Nintendo Switch OLED – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle | Around July-August 2025 | Approx. $289 - $300 | Includes Mario Kart 8 Deluxe & 12-month online | | Nintendo Switch Lite (Animal Crossing Editions) | October 6, 2023 | Varies, typically MSRP for Switch Lite ($200 range) | Includes digital Animal Crossing: New Horizons |
The Nintendo Switch Lite system is designed for handheld play and can play games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder (launching on Oct. 20). Each bundle includes a digital version of the respective game[4].
The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game can be supercharged with the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC. This additional content will be released in six waves through the end of the year[3].
To enjoy online features, any Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account are required. A paid Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership is necessary to access the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass DLC at no additional cost[6].
The Nintendo Switch Lite Timmy & Tommy's Aloha Edition - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle is exclusive to Walmart, while the Nintendo Switch Lite Isabelle's Aloha Edition - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle is exclusive to Target[4].
More information about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundles can be found at our website.
[1] https://www.nintendo.com/switch/games-and-accessories/bundles/#MarioKart8Deluxe [2] https://www.polygon.com/2023/8/2/21295110/nintendo-switch-mario-kart-8-deluxe-bundle-release-date-price [3] https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-switch [4] https://www.nintendo.com/switch/games-and-accessories/bundles/#AnimalCrossingNewHorizons [5] https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-mario-kart-8-deluxe-bundle-discounted-to-299-99/1100-6490042/ [6] https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/
- The Nintendo Switch - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle includes a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
- The Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing: New Horizons-inspired editions are available to purchase and are themed around the games.
- Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to access online features and the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC at no additional cost.
- The Nintendo Switch Lite Isabelle's Aloha Edition bundle is exclusive to Target, while the Nintendo Switch Lite Timmy & Tommy's Alohor Edition is exclusive to Walmart.
- The popular games Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons are included in the new Nintendo Switch bundles announced by Nintendo.
