Nintendo Switch 2 game prices, revealed

The confirmation of Nintendo Switch 2's release date also marked the introduction of titles that will be exclusive to the platform, and we have a slight idea about how much they could cost. If you might have guessed a price rise by the first sentence, you're correct. Nintendo is yet to reveal the official pricings of all the games that will be exclusive on the new console, but we can have a relative idea from Mario Kart World's price. All Nintendo Switch 2 game prices The roster for games exclusively made for the Nintendo Switch 2 looks thing as of writing. The first game to be revealed was the Mario Kart World, and we have a confirmation about its price. The list also includes two other games, but their fu Mario Kart World: $79.99 Donkey Kong Bananza: $79.99 (rumored) Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (paid, but price yet to be revealed) A lot of first-party titles will also have a Switch 2 on sale, but their prices are yet to be confirmed as of writing. Once the official prices are available, we will update our guide. If you already own Switch 1 games that will be supported for the new console, you can opt for Upgrade Packs. The Upgrade Packs will allow you to update your Switch 1 games to enhanced versions so that they can utilize the better hardware features of Switch 2. At the time of writing, we have no idea about the standalone prices of the Upgrade Packs. Nintendo has revealed the features that will be part of the Upgrade Packs. If you choose to purchase the Switch 2 version of a game (assuming it's a full purchase), it will include the Switch 1 version (assuming it's not a Switch 2 exclusive) and the relevant Upgrade Pack. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0jkSlm6gVA If rumors are to be believed, the Upgrade Packs should cost around $15-$20 on their own. This is based on the price difference between first-party titles for the Switch 1 and the Switch 1. While the standard editions for Switch 1 have been usually priced at $59.99, it has gone up by $20 (as evident by the official listed price of Mario Kart World). It's safe to assume that the Switch 2 games are going to be more expensive, but they will support plenty of advanced features. The Switch 2 will offer the Joy Con 2, which offers much more functionality compared to the previous generation. Users will also be able to avail in-game voice and video chat, but that will require an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. The new Joy-Cons will also double up as a mouse, helping players to manage shooters better. That said, the price rise still feels steep, and it will be interesting to find the prices of the third-party launches. Plenty of amazing games will have day-one support, featuring the likes of Hades 2, Elden Ring, and more. The post Nintendo Switch 2 game prices, revealed appeared first on Destructoid.

Apr 2, 2025 - 20:33

The confirmation of Nintendo Switch 2's release date also marked the introduction of titles that will be exclusive to the platform, and we have a slight idea about how much they could cost.

If you might have guessed a price rise by the first sentence, you're correct. Nintendo is yet to reveal the official pricings of all the games that will be exclusive on the new console, but we can have a relative idea from Mario Kart World's price.

All Nintendo Switch 2 game prices

The roster for games exclusively made for the Nintendo Switch 2 looks thing as of writing. The first game to be revealed was the Mario Kart World, and we have a confirmation about its price. The list also includes two other games, but their fu

Mario Kart World: $79.99
Donkey Kong Bananza: $79.99 (rumored)
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (paid, but price yet to be revealed)

A lot of first-party titles will also have a Switch 2 on sale, but their prices are yet to be confirmed as of writing. Once the official prices are available, we will update our guide. If you already own Switch 1 games that will be supported for the new console, you can opt for Upgrade Packs. The Upgrade Packs will allow you to update your Switch 1 games to enhanced versions so that they can utilize the better hardware features of Switch 2.

At the time of writing, we have no idea about the standalone prices of the Upgrade Packs. Nintendo has revealed the features that will be part of the Upgrade Packs. If you choose to purchase the Switch 2 version of a game (assuming it's a full purchase), it will include the Switch 1 version (assuming it's not a Switch 2 exclusive) and the relevant Upgrade Pack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0jkSlm6gVA

If rumors are to be believed, the Upgrade Packs should cost around $15-$20 on their own. This is based on the price difference between first-party titles for the Switch 1 and the Switch 1. While the standard editions for Switch 1 have been usually priced at $59.99, it has gone up by $20 (as evident by the official listed price of Mario Kart World).

It's safe to assume that the Switch 2 games are going to be more expensive, but they will support plenty of advanced features. The Switch 2 will offer the Joy Con 2, which offers much more functionality compared to the previous generation.

Users will also be able to avail in-game voice and video chat, but that will require an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. The new Joy-Cons will also double up as a mouse, helping players to manage shooters better.

That said, the price rise still feels steep, and it will be interesting to find the prices of the third-party launches. Plenty of amazing games will have day-one support, featuring the likes of Hades 2, Elden Ring, and more.

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