Tech
Don't be tempted by the lowest-ever Nintendo Switch Prime Day discount, I'm a gaming editor and the Switch 2 is still
During Amazon Prime Day, the original Nintendo Switch has dropped to its lowest-ever price of £197.74 (down from £239.95).
Key takeaways
- The original Nintendo Switch is at its lowest-ever price of £197.74 at Amazon.
- The Nintendo Switch 2 is a better purchase than the original Switch despite costing £172.21 more.
During Amazon Prime Day, the original Nintendo Switch has dropped to its lowest-ever price of £197.74 (down from £239.95). Meanwhile, the newer Nintendo Switch 2 is discounted to £369.95 (down from £385). While the original 2017 console is heavily discounted, the newer model offers superior specs, better build quality, and longer-term support, though the original still receives game releases like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and the upcoming Rhythm Heaven Groove.
In their words
“I would definitely advise picking the Nintendo Switch 2 if you have the budget, but that's not to say the original Switch is a disastrous choice.”
By the numbers
- £197.74
- Discounted price of the original Nintendo Switch on Amazon
- £369.95
- Discounted price of the Nintendo Switch 2 on Amazon
- £172.21
- Price difference between the original Switch and Switch 2
- 9
- Age in years of the original Nintendo Switch console
How it unfolded
- Original Nintendo Switch console was released
Why this matters
-
Support for the original Nintendo Switch might not continue beyond the next few years.
Turn stories like this into views
Ravenclip finds the Tech news, makes the video, and posts it before attention moves on.
Common questions
- What happened with Nintendo Switch?
- The original Nintendo Switch is at its lowest-ever price of £197.74 at Amazon.
- Where can I read the original report?
- Read the full report at techradar.
