Nintendo confirms the cost of physical Switch 2 games 'is not going up' after announcing digital titles will cost less than physical versions in the US

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:19:39 +0000

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Nintendo has announced that the price of Nintendo Switch 2 games in the US is changing, with digital titles costing less than physical versions.

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successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter The price of Nintendo Switch 2 games in the US is changing Beginning May 2026, Nintendo digital titles will have different prices from their physical counterparts Nintendo confirmed "the cost of physical games is not going up" and retail partners will set their own prices Nintendo has announced that the price of Nintendo Switch 2 games in the US is changing, with digital titles costing less than physical versions.

The news from a new Nintendo post , which confirmed that beginning May 2026, and starting with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book , Nintendo digital titles exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 will have an MSRP that is different from physical versions. "Nintendo games offer the same experiences whether in packaged or digital format, and this change simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players more choice in how they can buy and play Nintendo games," the company said. Article continues below You may like Research firm warns gamers to expect a 'global' Nintendo Switch 2 price hike Sega ditches Nintendo's controversial Game-Key Cards for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' physical Switch 2 release The Nintendo Switch 2 may have been the fastest-selling console at launch, but its first Christmas sales disappoint

"As always, retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary."

The statement suggests that current Nintendo-published games, like Mario Kart World , The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , and Pokmon Pokopia ,
won't see any price changes.

Only new titles after May will be affected, starting with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book , which was previously announced with a $59.99 digital price tag. With the new changes, this means the physical copy will be $10 more at $69.99.

Nintendo explained that the change "simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format and offers players
more choice in how they buy and play Nintendo games." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The Switch company has since clarified its statement after some confusion and confirmed that this does not mean the price of physical counterparts is increasing, but that retail partners will set their own prices for both.

"The cost of physical games is not going up," Nintendo said in a statement to IGN . "This means that when Nintendo sells digital versions of Nintendo published games exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2 to consumers in the U.S.,
those prices will have an MSRP that is lower than their physical
counterparts.

"Retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary." What to read next Nintendo has a big 2026 ahead with the Switch 2 in full swing here's why The 25 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play right now 'Overseas sales were slightly weaker than our expectations' Nintendo president admits Switch 2 sales were stronger in
Japan than in the West

Earlier this week, it was reported that Nintendo is cutting down Switch 2 production following disappointing sales during the holiday season .
Bloomberg sources claimed that the company now aims to produce 4 million
units instead of 6 million, despite the commercial and critical success of
the Switch 2 exclusive Pokmon Pokopia, which sold 2.2 million units globally in its first four days of release .

Nintendo is reportedly waiting for other titles to show consistently strong sales to justify increasing console production. The best handheld games consoles for all budgets Our top handheld picks for gaming on the go

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