{"id":1058040,"date":"2025-05-08T12:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T16:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1058040"},"modified":"2026-01-13T10:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T15:03:23","slug":"nintendo-switch-financing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/store-financing\/nintendo-switch-financing","title":{"rendered":"How to finance a Nintendo Switch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 scheduled for June 2025, gamers across Canada are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new console. And if you don\u2019t have enough cash saved to cover the upfront sticker price of $629.99, you might be wondering how to finance a Nintendo Switch in Canada.<\/p><p>In this guide, we\u2019ll compare four Nintendo Switch financing options to help you find the most affordable way to get your hands on a new Switch.<\/p><h3>1. Finance a Nintendo Switch through the store<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> People with good credit looking for a convenient financing option.<\/li><li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> In-store financing is the most convenient way to finance a Nintendo Switch. These payment plans allow you to spread your Switch purchase price out into monthly installments, usually over 3 to 24 months, and 0% financing is available if you have good credit. It\u2019s worth noting that many retailers also offer Buy Now Pay Later programs, which have interest-free installments over a shorter repayment period.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Quick and convenient Nintendo Switch financing option<\/li><li>Fast access to funds<\/li><li>0% financing available<\/li><li>Split the purchase price into affordable monthly installments<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Watch out for high rates if you have bad credit<\/li><li>Admin fees may apply<\/li><li>Not offered by all retailers<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h4>Stores that offer Nintendo Switch financing<\/h4><p>Check the table below for details of selected stores that offer Nintendo Switch financing in Canada. For a more comprehensive list, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/store-financing\">A-Z list of store financing<\/a>.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 30%;\" scope=\"col\">Store<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 70%;\" scope=\"col\">Nintendo Switch financing features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Best Buy<\/td><td><ul><li>0% interest during promo period (non-promo rate not disclosed online).<\/li><li>Monthly payments for 3\/6\/12\/18 month terms (after which interest applies).<ul><li>3-month financing for purchases over $149.99: no admin fee.<\/li><li>6-month financing for purchases over $299.99: $29.99 admin fee.<\/li><li>12-month financing for purchases over $399.99: $69.99 admin fee.<\/li><li>18-month financing for purchases over $999.99: $99.99 admin fee.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canada Computers<\/td><td><ul><li>0% interest on online payment plans.<ul><li>6-month financing: $39.99 admin fee.<\/li><li>12-month financing (purchases of $1,000 or more): $59.99 admin fee.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Costco<\/td><td><ul><li>Financing available after purchase with CIBC Pace It Installment Plan.<\/li><li>2% one-time installment fee applies.<\/li><li>6 months at 6.99%.<\/li><li>12 months at 7.99%.<\/li><li>24 months at 8.99%.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newegg<\/td><td><ul><li>Repay over 3, 6 or 12 months.<\/li><li>Rates range from 10% to 32% APR.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Walmart<\/td><td><ul><li>Split purchase price into 6 monthly installments with a Walmart Rewards Mastercard.<\/li><li>4% setup fee applies.<\/li><li>Interest rate of 21.89%.<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p style=\"font-size: 70%;\">Information above was last verified on May 6, 2025.<\/p><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">Did you know?<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <h4>Buy Now Pay Later programs are gaining traction<\/h4><p>Many retailers offer a separate in-store financing option known as Buy Now Pay Later. These programs typically allow you to split the purchase price of a Nintendo Switch into four equal payments over six weeks\u2014you make the first payment at checkout, then make each of the remaining three payments every two weeks.<\/p><p>There are no interest charges, and it\u2019s possible to finance a Nintendo Switch with no credit. But the repayment period is much shorter than other financing options, which may make it difficult to budget for repayments, and late or missed payments may be reported to the credit bureaus.<\/p><p>Popular Buy Now Pay Later financing providers include Flexiti, Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna and Sezzle.\n        <\/p><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    \n\n<style>\n#toppicks { overflow-x: auto; }\n.table-expander__content { margin-left: 0.5rem; line-height: normal; }\n.pro-section { line-height: 1.35rem; text-align: left; }\n\n.topPicksF1 .card-topText {\n    font-weight: 800;\n    height: 50px;\n    font-style: italic;\n    align-content: space-around;\n}\n\n.topPicksF1 .zoom:hover {\n    box-shadow: 4px 6px 0 0 #232320;\n}\n\n.topPicksF1 .topPicks__deal {\n    color: #232021;\n    background-color: #F7F6EC;\n}\n\n.container-threepc.threepc-flex::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }\n.gx-badge__body.awards-badge__body.hasPopover.threepc-award { margin-top: 0; }\n.topPicks__card-card figure.award { padding: 0px 10px 20px 10px; 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Finance a Nintendo Switch with a personal loan<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> People who don\u2019t qualify for 0% financing or who need to fund multiple purchases.<\/li><li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> You can take out a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\">personal loan<\/a> with a credit union or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/private-lender-personal-loans\">alternative lender<\/a> to pay for your new Nintendo Switch. Personal loans have terms ranging anywhere from 3 to 60 months, but small loan amounts tend to have terms at the shorter end of the spectrum. You can expect to pay interest rates ranging from 6.99% to 35% depending on your credit score and income.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Lots of loan options<\/li><li>Bad credit Switch financing available<\/li><li>Choose a longer loan term for a smaller monthly payment<\/li><li>Lower interest rates than a credit card<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Interest applies<\/li><li>Watch out for loan fees<\/li><li>A longer loan term means you pay more interest<\/li><li>Minimum personal loan amounts at banks typically start at $3,000 to $5,000<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>3. Finance a Switch with a credit card<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> People who have a credit card with a low purchase interest rate.<\/li><li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/credit-cards\/low-interest-credit-cards\">low-interest credit card<\/a>, you could use it to pay for your Nintendo Switch purchase. Rates of around 8.99% to 12.99% are available on some cards, and it\u2019s a simple and convenient way to pay for your Switch.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Quick and convenient<\/li><li>No need to apply for new credit<\/li><li>Earn rewards or cash back<\/li><li>No interest if you pay off the purchase during your card\u2019s interest-free period<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul><li>You\u2019ll need to apply for a card in advance<\/li><li>No 0% financing<\/li><li>Watch out for card annual fees<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>4. Finance a Nintendo Switch through a rent-to-own program<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Best for:<\/strong> People with bad credit and who don\u2019t qualify for other loan or payment plan options, but even then it\u2019s not recommended.<\/li><li><strong>How it works:<\/strong> Rent-to-own plans let you lease a Nintendo Switch for a fixed period and make regular monthly payments. This makes it possible to finance a Nintendo Switch even if you have bad credit, and you get to use it while you pay it off. You then take full ownership of the console when the rental period ends. But the Financial Consumer Agency warns that you could pay up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/financial-consumer-agency\/services\/loans\/rent-to-own.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two to five times more than the upfront purchase price<\/a>, so rent-to-own programs are best avoided.<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-1\"><li>Bad credit is OK<\/li><li>Affordable payments<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-12\"><li>Very expensive financing option<\/li><li>You\u2019ll end up paying much more than the upfront purchase price<\/li><li>Your console could be repossessed if you miss payments<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>Can you finance a Nintendo Switch with no credit check?<\/h3><p>Yes, no credit check Nintendo Switch financing is available in Canada. Buy Now Pay Later providers typically don\u2019t conduct hard credit checks, so you can apply for a payment plan even if you have bad credit or no credit.<\/p><p>For example, Affirm conducts a soft credit check when you apply for a Buy Now Pay Later Plan, but this does not impact your credit score. Sezzle also indicates that it may undertake a soft credit check when you apply for a plan, but this won\u2019t negatively affect your credit score.<\/p><p>But your credit score could take a hit if you miss a payment, as some providers may report late or missed payments to the credit bureaus.<\/p><h3>Can you finance a Nintendo Switch with bad credit?<\/h3><p>Yes, bad credit Nintendo Switch financing is also available. Most Buy Now Pay Later providers either perform soft credit checks or no credit checks at all, so you may be able to qualify for a plan if you have bad credit.<\/p><p>Many alternative lenders also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/bad-credit-personal-loans\">bad credit personal loans<\/a>. Rather than focusing on your credit score, they\u2019ll look at factors such as your income and existing debt before deciding whether to approve your loan. But high interest rates apply, and you\u2019ll also need to check the fine print for any fees.<\/p><p>Rent-to-own programs also allow you to fund a Nintendo Switch purchase with bad credit. But because they\u2019re extremely expensive, you\u2019ll be much better off setting money aside in a high-interest savings account to save up for a Switch.<\/p><h3>Can you get 0% financing for a Nintendo Switch?<\/h3><p>Yes, 0% Nintendo Switch financing is available in-store from some retailers. There are two options to consider:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Buy Now Pay Later plan.<\/strong> These plans generally split up the cost of your purchase into four equal payments over six weeks. There are no interest charges to worry about and you can get approved without a hard credit check, but the short repayment period can be difficult to budget for.<\/li><li><strong>Payment plan.<\/strong> These plans allow you to split your purchase into monthly payments over terms ranging from 3 to 24 months. 0% financing is available on approved credit, so you\u2019ll need strong credit to qualify. You\u2019ll also need to watch out for any admin fees that apply.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Tips to get low-interest financing<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Pay off existing debts.<\/strong> Paying off any high-interest debts will improve your debt-to-income ratio. This will make your monthly payments more affordable and lower the risk to the lender, helping you qualify for a lower rate.<\/li><li><strong>No NSF transactions.<\/strong> A history of NSF transactions on your bank account indicates to a lender that you may struggle to make on-time payments. Showing at least 90 days without any NSF transactions will demonstrate that you can afford repayments.<\/li><li><strong>Have steady employment.<\/strong> If you\u2019ve held the same job for an extended period, you\u2019ll have a better chance of getting a low rate than someone who has just switched jobs.<\/li><li><strong>Consider a loan search platform.<\/strong> Loan search platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/loans-canada-personal-loan-review\">Loans Canada<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/personal-loans\/loanconnect-personal-loan\">LoanConnect<\/a> allow you to fill out a single application and compare loan offers from multiple lenders. This gives you the flexibility to shop around for the best deal.<\/li><\/ul><h3>How much does the Nintendo Switch cost?<\/h3><p>Check the table below for details of current prices of Nintendo Switch models and bundles.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 60%;\" scope=\"col\">Model<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 40%;\" scope=\"col\">Price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Nintendo Switch 2<\/td><td>$629.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle<\/td><td>$699.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle<\/td><td>$449.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch OLED Model + Super Mario Bros Wonder Bundle<\/td><td>$449.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition<\/td><td>$469.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch OLED Model<\/td><td>$449.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch Neon Blue + Neon Red Joy-Con<\/td><td>$399.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle<\/td><td>$399.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition with Bonus Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack<\/td><td>$274.99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nintendo Switch Lite<\/td><td>$259.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><small>Prices as of May 1, 2025<\/small><\/p><h3>How much are the monthly payments?<\/h3><p>The monthly payments when financing a Nintendo Switch vary depending on several factors, including:<\/p><ul><li>The Switch model you purchase<\/li><li>The financing option you choose<\/li><li>The interest rate<\/li><li>The repayment period<\/li><li>Any financing fees that apply<\/li><\/ul><p>Your credit score and income can also impact the rate you get, so it\u2019s worth shopping around to find the most affordable monthly payments.<\/p><div class=\"box\"><h4>Representative example: How to finance a Nintendo Switch<\/h4><p>Ryan wants to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle, but he doesn\u2019t have enough money saved to cover the $700 purchase price. He decides to compare a Buy Now Pay Later plan (Lender A) with an in-store payment plan (Lender B) and a credit union personal loan (Lender C) to decide on the best Nintendo Switch financing option.<\/p><p>As the table below shows, the BNPL plan is the cheapest option, but Ryan doesn\u2019t think he can afford to pay $175 upfront and then every 2 weeks for the next 6 weeks. He decides that the $61.54 monthly payment on a personal loan from Lender C is easier to manage, even if it ends up costing him a little more in the long run.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><thead class=\"luna-table__header\"><tr><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\"><\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\">Lender A<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\">Lender B<\/th><th style=\"text-align: left; width: 25%;\" scope=\"col\">Lender C<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td>Loan amount<\/td><td>$700<\/td><td>$700<\/td><td>$700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interest rate<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>9.99%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admin fee<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$69.99<\/td><td>$0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loan term<\/td><td>6 weeks<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><td>12 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total interest<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$0<\/td><td>$38.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total cost<\/td><td>$700<\/td><td>$769.99<\/td><td>$738.45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Regular payment<\/td><td>$175 every 2 weeks<\/td><td>$64.17 per month<\/td><td>$61.54 per month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>There are several ways to finance a Nintendo Switch in Canada, with OLED Switch finance also available. 0% financing is offered in-store and by online retailers, but you may need good credit to qualify. Make sure you compare a range of financing options before deciding on the most affordable way to fund your new console purchase.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can you buy the Switch from another country?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Yes, it may be possible to buy a Nintendo Switch from another country as the console is not region locked. However, you'll need to be aware of any potential compatibility issues, such as if the product ships with a charger that won't fit wall sockets in Canada. It's also worth noting that the limited warranty on a Switch only applies in the country or region where the console was intended to be sold.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much are Nintendo Switch games?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Nintendo Switch game prices range from free downloads to special edition games priced at up to $200. However, popular titles can generally be purchased for between $30 and $80.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much is the Nintendo Switch in other countries?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Switch prices can vary substantially depending on where you live. For example, the Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at US$449.99 in the USA, CA$629.99 in Canada and AUD$699.95 in Australia.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n        <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n            <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000003\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How much is a used Nintendo Switch?<\/span>\n                <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n                    <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h4>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"faq-builder-0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>Used Nintendo Switch consoles are priced at around $350 on the official Nintendo Store, with refurbished OLED models priced at approximately $400. 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