# The original Nintendo Switch is the cheapest it's ever been right now, but I still think the Switch 2 is better value instead

> The original Nintendo Switch is heavily discounted over Amazon Prime Day, but I would still recommend picking up the newer Switch 2 instead. Right now, the original Switch could be yours for just £197. 74 (was £239.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/dont-be-tempted-by-the-lowest-ever-nintendo-switch-prime-day-discount-im-a-gaming-editor-and-the-switch-2-is-still-the-better-buy-right-now?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d233f4758e78bd8be65ca)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #apple #airpods #apple-watch #nintendo #nintendo-switch #switch-2
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