Splatoon 2 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 7,300 for a physical Nintendo Switch game card that comes brand new and sealed. Nintendo first released Splatoon 2 in July 2017, a few months after the Switch itself, and the game set the pattern for the series on this console: squads of four cover an arena in coloured ink, then swim through it to move faster. The complete game loads from the card. Pick up Splatoon 2 at our first-floor store in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for delivery.
Designed for younger players, students on a budget and casual gamers, Splatoon 2 handles both quick online rounds and long offline sessions. Plenty of shooters in Kenyan shops carry age ratings that rule out a ten-year-old; Splatoon 2 is rated PEGI 7 because the only thing that splats is paint. Learners at JKUAT and USIU who share a hostel can link consoles over local wireless for Private Battles with no data bundle. Hero Mode keeps a solo player busy on a long matatu ride home, since the campaign needs no connection at all.
Mascom International stocks the Splatoon 2 alongside Splatoon 3 so you can weigh the two in person, a choice few Nairobi electronics shops offer on the same shelf. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the KSh 300 gap matters less than the content each game carries, and our staff will walk you through both honestly. Splatoon 2 still delivers Turf War, League Battle, Salmon Run and the Hero Mode campaign on one card. Come to Kimathi Street to check the sealed case, or send a WhatsApp message to arrange pay-on-arrival delivery to your county.
Common Questions About Splatoon 2
What is the Splatoon 2 price in Kenya?
Splatoon 2 sells for KSh 7,300 at Mascom International, Nairobi CBD, as a brand new, sealed Nintendo Switch game card. You get the card in its retail case, 6 months of warranty cover on the card, and delivery you pay for on arrival in any of the 47 counties. Splatoon 3 is priced KSh 300 higher at KSh 7,600. Payment works through Lipa na M-Pesa or cash at our counter, and you can also settle with the rider at your door.
Is Splatoon 2 a better buy than Splatoon 3 for KSh 300 less?
For most buyers, Splatoon 2 is the better buy only if its Hero Mode and Octo Expansion matter more than the extra modes in Splatoon 3. Splatoon 3 adds Anarchy Battle, the Tableturf Battle card game, Big Run events and the Side Order add-on for KSh 300 more. Splatoon 2 counters with League Battle for fixed teams and the Octo Expansion, which comes with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. Pick Splatoon 3 if you want the larger set of modes for the small price difference.
Can you still play Splatoon 2 online in 2026?
Yes, Nintendo's official Splatoon 2 page still lists online play from two to eight players, with no closure announced. Every online mode needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, bought separately from this game card. Nintendo also notes that some online services may not be available in every country, so ask us on WhatsApp if you want the latest picture for Kenya. Offline modes, including Hero Mode and local wireless Private Battles, work with or without a membership.
What is the Octo Expansion in Splatoon 2, and how do you get it?
The Octo Expansion is a paid single-player add-on for Splatoon 2, sold separately from the game card on the Nintendo eShop. Nintendo also includes it with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, so members on that higher tier get it without a separate purchase. It adds a fresh set of solo test chambers built for experienced players after Hero Mode. Buy the base game card first, because the add-on cannot run without Splatoon 2 installed on your console.
Which Nintendo Switch consoles can play Splatoon 2?
Splatoon 2 runs on the standard Nintendo Switch, the Switch OLED and the Switch Lite, with the Lite limited to handheld play. Nintendo states that most Nintendo Switch games work on Nintendo Switch 2, and Switch game cards fit its card slot. Because a few titles behave differently on Switch 2, send us a WhatsApp message before buying for that console so we can confirm Splatoon 2 details. TV, tabletop and handheld modes are all supported on the standard and OLED models.
Can you play Splatoon 2 on a matatu ride or during a KPLC blackout?
Yes, Splatoon 2 plays in handheld mode on battery, so a matatu commute or a KPLC outage does not stop Hero Mode. The single-player campaign needs no internet, and local wireless Private Battles need only nearby consoles, not a Safaricom or Airtel connection. Online Turf War and League Battle do need a steady link, so save those for home fibre or a strong 4G router. Charge the console fully before long trips, since online play drains the battery faster.
Does Splatoon 2 back up save data to the cloud?
No, Nintendo states that Splatoon 2 does not support Save Data Cloud backup, even with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Your progress lives on the console, so keep that Switch safe and avoid deleting user profiles. Moving to another console means using Nintendo's system transfer between the two machines rather than a cloud download. Families who share one Switch should create a profile for each player so Hero Mode progress and gear stay separate.
Who should buy Splatoon 2 and who should skip it?
Splatoon 2 fits buyers who want a family-friendly shooter at the lower price and value Hero Mode or the Octo Expansion. It also suits players who already enjoy it with friends locally. Skip it if you want the widest mix of modes and current events, since Splatoon 3 covers that for KSh 300 more. Skip both if you prefer a quiet solo story with no shooting; Paper Mario The Origami King, also in stock at Mascom International, suits that player.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Game Modes
- Genre: third-person ink shooter — players coat the arena in team colour and swim through it to refill and travel.
- Turf War — the standard four-against-four mode where the team with the larger painted area at the final whistle wins.
- League Battle — ranked matches for fixed pairs or squads of four, built for friends who play together regularly.
- Salmon Run — a co-op job for two to four players who hold off Salmonid waves and collect golden eggs.
- Hero Mode — the offline single-player campaign against the Octarian army, with levels that teach each weapon class.
- Private Battles — custom matches over local wireless for up to eight players, handy for a hostel or a family weekend.
- Weapon variety — rollers, chargers, blasters and shooters each suit a different style, from frontline painting to long-range support.
Compatibility and Online Requirements
- Consoles supported — standard Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite; the Lite runs the game in handheld mode only.
- Display modes — TV, tabletop and handheld on the standard and OLED models, so play moves from the TV to the sofa.
- Nintendo Switch 2 — Nintendo states most Switch games run on Switch 2; message us to confirm Splatoon 2 before buying.
- Player counts — single player on one console; two to eight players over local wireless or online, each on their own console.
- Online access — every online mode requires a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, purchased separately from this card.
- Cloud saves — Save Data Cloud is not supported, so your progress stays on the console where you play.
- Motion controls — gyro aiming is on by default and can be switched to stick-only in the settings menu.
Build and Game Card Format
- Physical game card — the full Splatoon 2 game runs from the card, so first play needs no base-game download.
- Digital size for comparison — Nintendo lists the download version at 6.1GB, storage the card leaves free on your Switch.
- Patches — official updates download to console storage or a microSD card, while the game itself stays on the card.
- Portability — the card plays on any compatible Switch you insert it into, and you can lend it to a cousin or resell it later.
- Packaging — factory-sealed retail case, which our staff let you inspect at the Kimathi Street counter.
- Rating — PEGI 7 for violence, kept mild because paint replaces blood throughout.
- Release date — Nintendo launched the game card and download versions on 21 July 2017, with the Octo Expansion following in 2018.
Inclusions and Extra Content
- What sits in the case — a single Splatoon 2 game card for the slot on top of the console.
- Octo Expansion — paid single-player add-on from the Nintendo eShop, also part of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
- Membership — Nintendo Switch Online is not included and is required for Turf War, League Battle and Salmon Run online.
- Hub area — Inkopolis Square is where you choose a mode, browse gear shops and see other players' ink art.
- Customisation — clothing, footwear and weapon sets unlock through play and in-game currency, with no paid extras needed.
- Controllers — not supplied; Joy-Con, the Pro Controller and the Switch Lite's built-in buttons all work with this game.
- Local play — Private Battles over local wireless need one console and one Splatoon 2 copy per player, but no internet.
Package Contents
Splatoon 2 arrives as a single game card in Nintendo's original retail case, sealed at the factory. No console, controller or online membership is packed with it, so plan those separately if you are setting up a Switch from scratch. Before handover, we open nothing and show you the intact seal at the counter, and courier parcels carry the case as Nintendo packed it. Store the card in its case between sessions, because loose cards slip into sofa cushions easily.
Warranty
The Splatoon 2 game card ships with a 6-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects such as a card that will not load under normal use. Bring any claim to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building with the card, the case and your purchase receipt for testing.
Buying Splatoon 2 from Mascom International
Find Splatoon 2 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Stop by to hold the sealed case, compare it with Splatoon 3 on the same counter, and ask which consoles your household already owns.
To reserve a copy or ask a question, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order comes with pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and buyers in Thika, Machakos, Nyeri, Kakamega and other major towns receive their parcel the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 6-month warranty above stays with your purchase. Our team keeps game details accurate, prices clear, and after-sales support close at hand on Kimathi Street.
