Nintendo Switch Only Option Now Available in the Philippines

2 weeks after its initial release last March 3, 2017, Filipinos can now purchase Nintendo Switch and its games separately.

Game One PH / i.TECH provided the following prices:

• Nintendo Switch Bundle - P24,995 (P23,995 if paid with cash)
• Nintendo Switch console - P20,995 (P19,995 if paid with cash)
• The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - P2,995 (P2,895 if paid with cash)
• I am Setsuna - P2,195 (P2,095 if paid with cash)
• Super Bomberman R - P2,395 (P2,295 if paid with cash)
• Just Dance 2017 - P2,795 (P2,695 if paid with cash)

The Nintendo Switch bundle includes the Switch console itself along with a physical copy of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch. Its price did increase from P24,495 to P25,995. Unfortunately, 1-2-Switch cannot be purchased separately due to stock issues. It has a US retail price of $49.99 (around P2,515) for reference. This means that you can save up to P1,510 if you opted for the bundle rather than to buy them separately.

The free random amiibos (or Pikachu Plush for other retailers) were only given at launch as a pre-order bonus. This no longer applies to post-launch purchases.

A number of new Switch accessories have also become available locally since its launch:

• Hard Pouch + Screen Protector - P1,395.00
• The Legend of Zelda BoTW amiibos - P895 ~ P1,495
• Pro-controller - P4,695
• Neon Joycons - P4,995
• Neon Joycon Wrist Straps - P695
• Grey Joycons - P4,995
• Grey Joycon Wrist Straps - P695
• Joycon Charging Grip - P2,095
• Easy-to-Stick Anti-Fingerprint Type Protective Film - P495.00
• 9H Hard-Type Scratch-Resistant Protective Film- P895.00
• Soft-Type Joy-Con Cover - P495.00
• Hard-Type Joy-Con Cover - P495.00
• 12+2 Cartridge Case - P295.00
• 24+2 Cartridge Case - P395.00
• Black / Red / Blue Slim Hard Pouch - P750.00
• Black / Red / Blue Tough Pouch - P850.00
• Padded Storage Bag - P1095.00

As always, please coordinate with your preferred branch first to avoid unnecessary mishaps. You can use the Game Retailer Branches & Contacts page as reference for store locations and contact numbers.