Grab The New Fortnite Switch Bundle From The Nintendo UK Store, Pre-Orders Now Live

They could have just distributed a code at the checkout as opposed to throwing together a dedicated SKU (with box). Nevertheless, I think it's smart from a business perspective and really demonstrates that Nintendo is "in" again (it makes me sad that their loyal customers are relatively small in number, as reflected by the Wii U's sales).

Personally, even if I were a fan of the game, I would much rather prefer a bundle that least includes a game that isn't ordinarily free, or includes custom peripherals etc.

Now all Nintendo needs is a Fifa bundle with black and white Joy-Con to well and truly dominate the market.

Bleh, my Odyssey + Kart 8 (both physical) bundle wipes this right away.

I have to say, when I got the email from Nintendo all I could think was this is super low effort. What is a bundle worth when the bundled game is a free one! could have added a bus decal to the dock or some custom controllers to make this a great bundle but all they did was print a new box!

@BarFooToo It’s a free game plus $30 worth of bonus content! If you like Fortnite and want a Switch, this bundle is an obvious first pick.

This thing is gonna sell SO well.

@BarFooToo : Plus, said game isn't even included (which is fair enough as the game is constantly being updated and would have to be downloaded from scratch anyway).

@imgrowinglegs Don't know which $ you are referencing but its about £12, less if you catch one of their offers. If you like Fortnite and want a switch its hardly worth hanging around and waiting for this and if your on the fence its unlikely to convince you to run out and grab one before they are gone is it?

@Silly_G Yep, I could go out right now pick a switch right now for around £245 at a number of uk outlets, take the £35 i've just saved over RRP buy myself 5000 v and start playing in the next hour! But if they had added custom joycons.... I would be wondering why I have gone and ordered yet another switch!

Damn, Nintendo needs to bundle their consoles with a free to play game these days.

@BigKing so did Sony. try harder next time

They could have done a rocket league bundle. Still would be popular. Wouldn't feel as stupid.

I know it isn't technically stupid of Nintendo... but it's really stupid.

It surely makes sense from a marketing perspective. Most people will see the box and want to buy it. It's stupid, but it's going to sell. I uninstalled Fortnite from my switch because it also is, to me, a really stupid game. No story, no goals, just running around and killing people before getting killed. I couldn't find any fun in it, even if I managed to end among the fist 5 or so. Just a personal opinion, so nothing against the lots of people who spend a lot of time with the game.

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@gortsi What does Sony have to do with this?

BUT SONYYYY

Get outta here.

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For some reason I see this being a massive seller over Christmas, because as well as having the addictive game of the year (I personally cannot stand this game just for the record and I don't really understand it either), as it's almost the "budget Switch bundle", especially for parents buying for children.

You have the Smash bundle at £320 and the Pokemon ones at £340 (both of which I'm sure will also sell amazingly), so at £280 with a game that is well known and plastered all over the box as well, and at least £40 cheaper than the other big bundles, and it includes whatever the heck the currency is that you would normally pay for, I can see it being quite an attractive offer.

Strikes me as the bundle that the parents buy, whereby Fortnite then keeps you busy until you've got all your Christmas gift cards and money together, and then you venture out to buy your next game yourself.................at least that is what my parents would have done with me 25 years ago or more lol

Bundle 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

A console and a picture of a free game you can download

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@gortsi @BigKing Just stop it, ok? If you want to pretend to be a grown-up, then act like one. No need to insult each other like this.

@BigKing Also please watch the personal insults. And make sure to read the Community Rules:
1. b. Do not post in foreign languages; All posts should be made in English, non-English posts will most likely be removed.

@Octane ok how about this then?

Do not "troll" or "bait" other users; Posts that purposefully or systematically go against the grain to trigger a reaction from others are prohibited. You are entitled to an opinion, but purposefully disrupting discussions with unpopular opinions to create arguments is not allowed, we simply suggest you don't get involved in these conversations. Users that are seen to be continuously trolling or baiting will be banned.

Have you seen this dude's posts?

Interesting. I don't play Fortnite but I'm glad Nintendo are doing some different bundles. Doubt this one will come to Australia though....I think we're just getting the Let's Go Pikachu/Evee bundles.

...huh....is this game really worth a bundle?

@gortsi Maybe he's Octane's cousin or something...I tend to ignore that guy as he's such an obvious edgelord troll. How you been by the way?

@WiltonRoots hey man, yeah I know, I just had a bad day at work and took the bait. Recently moved to London for a new job, it's been good but a bit exhausting so far and doesn't leave any time for games. How about you?

@gortsi All good mate, did a week in New York recently which was insanely hot, I was up in the South Bronx one day without any cover in 100º heat and I thought I was going to get heatstroke...had a great time there, then straight back to the grind, still haven't had time to sort out my photos properly yet...