Summary
Nintendo announced that digital games for their Switch 2 console will cost less than physical versions starting in 2026. The first game to use this pricing will be "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book," offering a $10 discount for digital purchases compared to physical copies.
Key Facts
- Nintendo's Switch 2 digital games will be cheaper than physical games from May 2026.
- "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" is the first game with this pricing, costing $59.99 digitally and $69.99 physically.
- The pricing reflects the lower costs of producing digital versus physical games.
- This change will apply to the U.S., with similar pricing reported in Australia and New Zealand.
- The price of physical games will not increase, according to Nintendo.
- Nintendo has not stated if older games will have price changes under the new scheme.
- Physical games for Switch 2 initially saw a price increase to $70.
