Nintendo Switch 2 Games are $80 For Digital, $90 For Physical?! SCREW THAT!

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It’s time! After an agonizing three-month wait, Nintendo finally revealed more details on the Switch 2 during its Direct on April 2nd at 9AM ET.

While Nintendo told us very little in the official reveal of the console in January, now we know when the Switch 2 is coming and how much it will cost at launch: June 5th, and $449.99. We also have more hardware details and specs to pore over, like a 1080p 120Hz 7.9-inch LCD screen, Joy-Con controllers with mouse-like functions, 256GB of storage, and 4K output via the dock.

Nintendo also cleared up the mysteries about the system’s “C” button with details about new GameChat features and a camera accessory, and confirmed that GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online along with a dedicated controller.

Last but not least, Nintendo showed off a number of new games, like a Switch 2 edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and the exclusive Switch 2 launch title, Mario Kart World. Acclaimed video game developer Fromsoftware who brought us Elden Ring, Bloodbourne and Dark Souls, has announced a brand new multiplayer video game which is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2 console. The developers have been working on The Duskbloods, which is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title, and is due 2026. It has been announced that price for games on the Nintendo Switch 2 will set players back up to $80 for digital and $90 for physical. At least in some cases.

The price increase also means that Nintendo Switch 2 games will cost 80 euros for a digital copy in Europe, while physical will be for 90 euros. The announcement of $80 digital video games for the Nintendo Switch 2 can be found on the official Nintendo website. It’s worth mentioning, however, that Donkey Kong Bananza is being priced at $70. That seems to suggest it will continue to be a game-by-game basis, though $80-$90 seems more welcomed by Nintendo.

Video game price increases have been a hotly talked about subject for a number of years and with the cost of game development increasing tenfold in the past 10 years, it’s a surprise that the increase didn’t come soon.

As for what this means for other publishers moving forward remains to be seen, but with Nintendo now setting the precedent, it wouldn’t be surprising $80-$90 becomes the new norm.