Nintendo Switch 2 Tops Amazon Singapore Bestseller Charts Despite Being A Parallel Import

Product listings for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles imported from other countries have started to appear on Amazon Singapore.

Despite being a parallel import offered by a game retailer, the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World set and Nintendo Switch 2 standalone console have skyrocketed on the Amazon Singapore bestselling video game charts, debuting at No. 1 and No. 7 respectively.

The consoles are expected to ship on June 5, the same day as the global launch, at least one to three months earlier than the “July – September 2025” launch window for the official local launch of Nintendo Switch 2 in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

As of May 14, 2025, the Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World set is going for SGD769 (USD592), almost USD100 higher than the suggested retail price in the US.

Despite the high price, lack of local warranty, and full game download for Mario Kart World (in Southeast Asia, the official bundle will come with a physical version of the game), the imported version of the console seems to be selling very well, showing that hardcore Nintendo fans are willing to pay a premium instead of waiting possibly till the end of September 2025.

NintendoSoup understands that the majority of game retailers in Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, and other markets in Southeast Asia are offering or expected to offer parallel imports from territories such as Europe, Australia, and Hong Kong on June 5, 2025.

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Please note that prices, stock availability, and release dates listed in this article are accurate as of May 14, 2025, and may have changed depending on the date and time. Please check the product listing for the latest information.