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What we know about buying a console in Egypt, written down so you don't have to ask.
Published 12 Sept 2026
Buying a Nintendo Switch 2 with cash on delivery in Cairo and Giza
Yes. Re:Safeplay delivers new Nintendo Switch 2 consoles free anywhere in Cairo and Giza, and you pay cash or InstaPay only after checking the console at the door. Free pickup is also available.
Published 12 Sept 2026
Does a new Nintendo Switch 2 come sealed? How to tell a new console from a resold one
Nintendo does not put a seal on Switch 2 boxes, so a closed box alone does not prove a console is new. Check the accessories are still packed and the console starts at first-time setup. Re:Safeplay adds its own seal sticker to every box it sells.
Published 12 Sept 2026
What’s in the Nintendo Switch 2 box, and what you still need to buy
The standard Nintendo Switch 2 box contains the console, Joy-Con 2 (L) and (R), a Joy-Con 2 grip, two Joy-Con 2 straps, the dock, an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable and the AC adapter. A game and extra storage are not included.
Published 12 Sept 2026
Zelda on Switch 2 in Egypt: the 40th Anniversary Edition and Ocarina of Time
Re:Safeplay is bringing the Nintendo Switch 2 The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time to Cairo and Giza. Price and date are not set yet; join the list on WhatsApp to hear first.
Published 30 Aug 2026
Nintendo Switch 2 price in Egypt: what you should pay, and what the price should include
A new Nintendo Switch 2 costs EGP 29,850 at Re:Safeplay as of 14 September 2026, with free pickup or free delivery in Cairo and Giza, and payment only after you have checked it is new.
Published 30 Aug 2026
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 region locked?
No. Nintendo Switch 2 game cards are region free, so a cartridge bought in any country will play on any console. Digital purchases follow the region of the Nintendo Account you sign in with, not the hardware.
Published 30 Aug 2026
The ten checks every used console passes before we list it
Every used console is checked against ten fixed categories: power, display output, storage and drive, controller ports, wireless, audio, cooling, battery health, shell and screen. The results produce a ranking that nobody can raise by hand.
Published 30 Aug 2026
New or used Switch 2: which is worth it in Egypt?
A used Switch 2 in good condition typically saves a quarter of the price of a new one. That is worth it if the console has been tested and the report published; it is a gamble if condition is described only in adjectives.
Published 30 Aug 2026
Buying a console in Cairo: what to check before you hand over cash
Meet in person, see the console powered on before paying, check the serial matches the listing, and get the condition in writing. Cash on collection protects you in a market with no reliable buyer protection.