{"id":11676,"date":"2024-02-01T08:15:31","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T07:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/?p=11676"},"modified":"2025-06-30T17:53:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:53:44","slug":"nintendo-switch-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alvarotrigo.com\/blog\/nintendo-switch-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Nintendo Switch Come With Games?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has marked a new era of hybrid consoles. As we wait for Switch 2’s launch in 2024, new users are still wondering whether the Switch comes with games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep reading to discover what games a Nintendo Switch comes with<\/strong>. We\u2019ll also cover the best game bundles and everything you get in a new console. <\/p>\n\n\n

Does Nintendo Switch Come With Games?<\/h2>\n\n\n

No, Nintendo Switch doesn\u2019t come with games, so players must get these games separately. However, you can find bundle packages where retailers sell the Switch console with one or two games. Getting a game collection on the Switch is easy, even without spending money. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During sales deals, you can get Nintendo Switch games from the eShop for as low as $2. Additionally, with a subscription like the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack<\/a>, players can enjoy classic games for only $10 per person a year. <\/p>\n\n\n

What Comes With a Nintendo Switch? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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A Nintendo Switch comes with a console, left and right joy-con, and a pair of joy-con straps. It also includes a joy-con grip accessory, an HDMI cable, an AC adapter, and a Nintendo Switch dock. There are eight items, excluding the manuals and other paperwork.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the items may vary depending on the Nintendo Switch model you buy. For instance, the Nintendo Switch Lite doesn\u2019t have a dock because it was designed as a portable console and can\u2019t output to the TV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, depending on the retail outlet, you might get a bundle offer with additional accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the Nintendo FAQS about the OLED model<\/a> to see what comes with it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

Do You Need to Buy Games for Nintendo Switch? <\/h2>\n\n\n

No, you don\u2019t need to buy games for Nintendo Switch. You can access <\/strong>Nintendo free-to-play games<\/strong><\/a> from the Switch system or get a <\/strong>Nintendo game bundle<\/strong><\/a> when purchasing your console. However, you may have to buy some exclusive versions of games that aren\u2019t free to download.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the 3 options to start playing on the Nintendo Switch: <\/p>\n\n\n\n