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Nintendo Switch 2 Game Prices Now $69.99 and Up
By David
August 6, 2025
Nintendo’s announcement of the Switch 2 brought with it the news that Nintendo Switch 2 game prices would start at $69.99 for mainstream titles like Donkey Kong Bananza. Other titles might carry a higher price tag (like Mario Kart World‘s $80), and physical copies would tend to cost more than digital copies.
With mainstream Switch 2 game prices now starting at $69.99, it’s more important than ever to take advantage of all the ways to save on your next game. Start by downloading the Fetch app, where your everyday shopping is rewarded with gift cards to your favorite retailers (including the Nintendo eShop).
How much do Nintendo Switch 2 games cost?
The price increase seems to mostly be a $10 bump from the $59.99 price of Switch games, bringing first-party Nintendo games in-line with the $70 price standard on PS5 and Xbox.
Want to get your next game free? Download Fetch and turn receipts into Nintendo eShop credit.
Do all Nintendo Switch 2 games cost the same?
Nope, and there doesn’t seem to be a consistent answer to “how much do Nintendo Switch 2 games cost?”
While no one likes to pay more than they’re used to for something, most of the frustration around Switch 2 game prices seems to be that there’s no rhyme or reason why Switch 2 game prices seem to vary from game to game.
Digital Switch 2 game prices
Right now, there’s a range of $70-80 for digital Switch 2 game prices:
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A – $69.99
- Madden NFL 26 – $69.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – $69.99
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – $79.99
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – $79.99
- Mario Kart World – $79.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – $79.99
It’s hard to guess why the prices vary as they do. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a pretty big game but also a remake while Donkey Kong Bananza is brand new. Tears of the Kingdom was priced $10 higher than normal games on the Switch already. Mario Kart World and Super Mario Party Jamboree were both on the Switch but they also feature some significant upgrades for Switch 2.
Physical Switch 2 game prices
If you prefer to have physical copies of your games, we’ve got bad news for you: physical Switch 2 game prices should cost $10-20 more than their digital versions. As of writing, retailers like Best Buy, Gamestop and Target have physical Switch 2 game prices at the same level as their digital versions, so it might be a good idea to take advantage of that while the Switch is still new.
Why do Switch 2 games cost more?
So, now that we know how much Switch 2 games cost, what’s up with the price increase? Even Nintendo’s official announcement failed to nail down a particular reason, but experts in the industry have a variety of explanations that all make some sense:
- Enhanced graphics and bigger worlds.
- Longer development cycles for games.
- Increased development costs for next-gen hardware.
- Align with broader industry pricing (Xbox and PS5 games).
- Increased costs of physical materials for games.
- Cushioning to absorb the current tariff fluctuations.
Video games have also kept a relatively consistent price for years, bucking inflation trends. Chrono Trigger, a game released 30 years ago on the Super Nintendo, was priced at $79.99 (MSRP, actual pricing tended to vary from $70-$90). At the time, most Super Nintendo games were priced at $50.
Few things have held their price as well as video games have in the last 30 years, and we were due to get a bump in price from inflation.
Use Fetch to get free Switch 2 games
Just because the price of a Switch game has gone up doesn’t mean you have to pay it. Download the Fetch app and start earning points so you can discount your next video game.
Think bigger than buying a Switch 2 game for $60, though; it’s easy to get your games for free.
How to maximize Fetch Points for gaming
- Snap receipts in the app to earn points for every receipt snapped.
- Check the app daily for bonus points from boosted brands and personalized offers.
- Do your online shopping in Fetch Shop to earn points on the dollar.
- Refer your friends so both of you can get bonus points.
- Connect your email so you can automatically “snap” your eReceipts.
- Earn points by playing games featured in Fetch Play.
- Keep a “favorites” list in the Nintendo eShop so you’ll be emailed when games you want go on sale!
Redeem your points for a Nintendo eShop gift card to cut Switch 2 game prices and keep your gaming within your budget.
Play smart, not expensive
The Switch 2 looks to be just as remarkable a console as its predecessor, making it easy to grab your games while on the go and unlocking new avenues for multiplayer gaming. It’s a smart system, and you should be smart when buying your games for it: download the Fetch app and turn your points into gaming gift cards.
Get Fetch today and start earning free Nintendo Switch 2 games before your next download!
Topics: family fun, fetch and gaming, Gift Cards, rewards
David Fairbanks is a writer, science educator and Chicagoan fueled by coffee. He's written about everything from Ferraris to handcrafted pet urns to Superman, and he genuinely loves loyalty/rewards programs.
