The gaming community is in a frenzy over the new The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition Nintendo Switch 2 that was announced earlier this week. It's not even out yet and it's sold out almost everywhere (although Walmart still has it). It's priced at $519 and doesn't include a game, so although it truly is awesome, it technically isn't a "deal" either. If you want a Switch at a good price and you don't care about the Zelda edition, here's an actual deal that's worth considering.

Walmart is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 console bundled with an official Switch 2 Pro controller for just $539.00. This appears to be a bundle that was priced before the Switch 2 price hike but for some reason hasn't been adjusted yet. As a reminder, the Switch 2 went up to $499.99 earlier this month. This deal will last very long so get it while you can.

Nintendo Switch 2 Console + Switch 2 Pro Controller for $538

There are plenty of reasons to upgrade to the Switch 2 from the OG Switch

Several major Switch 2 video games have been released: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Kirby Air Riders, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Pokemon Pokopia, and much more. The next major titles are Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, which releases on September 17 and Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which releases on November 5.

Triple-A ports have also made their way to the Switch 2 console, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, making the Switch 2 a veritable competitor to pricier handheld gaming PCs. The Switch 2 hardware is powerful enough to run these games at a very playable clip, a feat that's impossible on the original Switch's hardware.

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Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.