Switch 2 Stock Dwindles as Rare AU$70 Discount Appears

This discount offers a rare chance to get a Switch 2 below the current inflated RRP, but with stock issues and the holidays approaching, availability may soon become limited.
This discount offers a rare chance to get a Switch 2 below the current inflated RRP, but with stock issues and the holidays approaching, availability may soon become limited.
Key points - Nintendo Switch 2 launched last year at AU$699.95, but the RRP increased to AU$769.95 in September. - JB Hi-Fi is currently selling the Switch 2 for AU$699, a AU$70 discount from the current RRP. - Other retailers like Big W and Officeworks are also offering the same discount. - Amazon is completely out of Switch 2 stock, and JB Hi-Fi limits purchases to one per customer. - The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches on November 5.
Timeline - Last year: Nintendo Switch 2 launches at AU$699.95. - September: Switch 2 RRP increases to AU$769.95. - Now: JB Hi-Fi and other retailers offer Switch 2 for AU$699. - November 5: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake releases.
FAQ
Q: Is the Switch 2 discount available at other retailers? A: Yes, Big W and Officeworks are also offering the Switch 2 for AU$699, so you can check nearby stores.
Q: Why is the Switch 2 discounted to its launch price? A: The RRP increased in September due to rising costs, so this discount brings it back to the original launch price.
Q: Will the Switch 2 be hard to find soon? A: Amazon is out of stock and JB Hi-Fi limits purchases, so with Black Friday and Christmas coming, stock may run low.
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