**SWITCH INTERNET, CLAIM A FREE SWITCH:** Until June 4, new Verizon home internet subscribers can get a complimentary Nintendo Switch after 65 days of their service, worth $299.99.

It’s the launch week for the Nintendo Switch 2, and the anticipation surrounding this console is intense. With presale inventory running low, your choices become limited: if you’re keen to upgrade from your old Switch, you may be vying with others at local retailers like Target or Best Buy.

If you’ve never owned a Switch, choosing a first-generation Switch could be a sensible choice—particularly since it’s entirely free. Verizon has revived its complimentary Nintendo Switch offer through June 4. To be eligible, you must switch to Verizon Home Internet and commit to your plan for a minimum of 65 days. Monthly plans start at $35.

This offer essentially saves you $299.99, providing excellent value compared to the Switch 2’s $449.99 price—before considering any games. Unless you’re buying the Switch 2 solely to enjoy Mario Kart World on launch day, it might be wise to take the free Switch to hold you over until more titles for the Switch 2 are released.

The primary distinctions between the Switch and Switch 2 consist of a larger, higher-resolution display on the Switch 2, featuring HDR and 120Hz capability. The Switch 2 can support many new titles not playable on the original Switch. You can also utilize a Joy-Con as a mouse. The first Switch has been in circulation for almost a decade, so if the Switch 2 provides similar longevity, investing in this new console could be a smart move. Nevertheless, until additional games become available, it may not yet provide the best deal.