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Nintendo Sets Switch 2 Game Prices: $60 Digital, $70 Physical

3/26/2026

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. will price Switch 2 games at digital $60 and physical $70, effective May 2026, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
Nintendo says the change reflects production costs, offers more choices, and that physical-game prices are not increasing, though retailers may set their own prices.
The shift could benefit digital gamers.
Nintendo's console sales have been lower than expected, prompting concerns about future price adjustments.

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Nintendo Co., Ltd. will price Switch 2 games at digital $60 and physical $70, effective May 2026, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
Nintendo says the change reflects production costs, offers more choices, and that physical-game prices are not increasing, though retailers may set their own prices.
The shift could benefit digital gamers.
Nintendo's console sales have been lower than expected, prompting concerns about future price adjustments.