Just a few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that select Nintendo Switch 2 games, like Mario Kart World, will cost $79.99 when purchased as a physical game cartridge. Meanwhile, digital versions will be offered for $69.99. Apparently, this new pricing model does also apply to older titles. Specifically, Nintendo has now confirmed that the physical Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will cost $79.99 or €89.99 in Europe.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is $10 cheaper, which would still make it $10 more expensive than the original game for the Switch 1. Kirby and the Forgotten Land, as well as Super Mario Party Jamboree, will also be priced at $79.99 for the Nintendo Switch 2. Gamers who already own The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can purchase an upgrade pack for $10, which unlocks the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with better graphics and proper integration of the Nintendo Switch smartphone app.
It’s not entirely clear whether the same upgrade fee will be applied to games that include new gameplay content, such as Kirby. However, Nintendo emphasizes that not all new games will cost $79.99. Instead, the price for each title will be set individually, depending on what Nintendo deems appropriate. This approach is already illustrated by Donkey Kong Bonanza, whose price of $59.99 (digital) and $69.99 (physical) is $10 lower than the corresponding MSRP of Mario Kart World.
Since 2009 I have written for different publications with a focus on consumer electronics. I joined the Notebookcheck news team in 2018 and have combined my many years of experience with laptops and smartphones with my lifelong passion for technology to create informative content for our readers about new developments in this sphere. In addition, my design background as an art director at an ad agency has allowed me to have deeper insights into the peculiarities of this industry.
My fascination for technology goes back a long way to the Pentium II era. Modding, overclocking and treasuring computer hardware has since become an integral part of my life. As a student, I further developed a keen interest in mobile technologies that can make the stressful college life so much easier. After I fell in love with the creation of digital content while working in a marketing position, I now scour the web to bring you the most exciting topics in the world of tech. Outside the office, I’m particularly passionate about motorsports and mountain biking.
