Nintendo Switch 2 Drops to Just $399 at Woot Ahead of Incoming Price Hikes - IGN

What the report says

IGN reports that Woot is discounting the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of a planned price increase for the console. According to the article, the new console is available for $427 when shoppers use the promo code “GIFT26,” while first-time Woot customers can receive an additional discount that brings the price to $399. IGN notes the deal is limited to one per customer, with constrained stock, and is scheduled to run until 11:58 p.m. CT on July 25 or until it sells out.

The timing matters because IGN says Nintendo has confirmed that Switch 2 pricing will rise on September 1, moving from $449.99 to $499.99. That would make the Woot offer a notable temporary discount for eligible buyers, particularly new Woot customers. IGN’s article is a commerce post and includes a disclosure that the publisher may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through its links.

IGN also points to another Woot option: a certified refurbished “Grade A” Nintendo Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World listed at $439. The retailer describes the refurbished console as tested for like-new function and minimal cosmetic wear, with OEM accessories, retail packaging and a 90-day warranty. IGN cites a Woot staff forum post saying the game code is either unused or newly added.

For context, IGN describes the Switch 2 as more than a year into its lifecycle after a June 2025 launch and notes a growing software lineup. The core consumer takeaway from the report is that buyers considering the console before the September price hike may have a short window to secure lower pricing, though availability and eligibility conditions apply.