The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 is heading our way, along with its accompanying games. While the specific details about what Nintendo has in store for us remain unclear, there’s certainly buzz surrounding the possibility of a new Mario Kart game following brief glimpses in the latest Nintendo Switch 2 trailer. Despite no official announcements as yet, we can anticipate the revival of some beloved Nintendo titles like a fresh Mario Party, Zelda, or Mario Kart. The question now is, how much will these upcoming Switch games cost us? Let’s find out!
Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Said To Become More Expensive
A well-known source with a reputation for leaks related to X has recently suggested that current Nintendo Switch games might see a price hike. This speculation comes after prices have gone up in South America. As an illustration, they pointed out Pokémon Scarlet as a case in point: At its initial release, the game was quite expensive at 1,199 Mexican pesos. Lately, this price has risen to 1,399 Mexican pesos, which is roughly equivalent to a $10 increase, making the game cost around $69.
Starting today, I’ve noticed that Nintendo has bumped up the prices for all Nintendo Switch games across Latin America, including the subscription fee for Nintendo Switch Online. For instance, the price of Pokemon Scarlet in Brazil is rising from R$299 to R$349, in Mexico it’s going up from $1,199 to $1,399, and in Chile, it will cost you $58,990 instead of $58,990 previously. The same goes for Peru, where the price is increasing from S/229.
— Centro LEAKS (@CentroLeaks) March 1, 2025
It looks as though this price increase might be a subtle indication of the costs we’ll face when purchasing future Nintendo Switch 2 games.
It may come as a shock, but price hikes in gaming are nothing out of the ordinary. Over the years, video game prices have consistently increased. For contemporary consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X, a common retail price of $70 is seen for AAA games. This trend is largely attributed to escalating production costs as technology evolves. As development expenses rise with technological advancements, so do the prices at which these games are sold. There’s even speculation that GTA 6 could push prices higher still, offering the Standard Edition for $100.
Instead of asking if the Nintendo Switch 2 can maintain the production quality and performance like its predecessor, given it’s anticipated to be a smaller console with less powerful hardware, the question becomes: Can the Nintendo Switch 2 manage to meet these standards when it comes to performance and quality? The price of games continues to rise, so it’s important for the hardware to keep pace. Perhaps we will learn more about this at the April 2nd Nintendo Direct event dedicated to the Switch 2.
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2025-03-12 16:39