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Nintendo Ends Gold Points Program Ahead of Switch 2 Launch

2/19/2025

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Nintendo Cuts Rewards

Nintendo is set to bid farewell to its My Nintendo Gold Points program on March 24, 2025, cutting cashback rewards for digital purchases. With the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers no longer valid for Switch 2 exclusives, gamers may face rising prices for new titles, hinting at exciting yet challenging times ahead as the new console launch approaches.

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Nintendo Launches Switch 2

Get ready for the next gaming revolution! The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the shelves in 2025, likely priced at $399, influenced by U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa assures fans that the impact will be slight. With a focus on backward compatibility and accessibility, more exciting details will drop in April!

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Nintendo Cuts Rewards

Nintendo is set to bid farewell to its My Nintendo Gold Points program on March 24, 2025, cutting cashback rewards for digital purchases. With the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers no longer valid for Switch 2 exclusives, gamers may face rising prices for new titles, hinting at exciting yet challenging times ahead as the new console launch approaches.

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