Nintendo Switch Games Likely to Get More Expensive

Rita Deutschbein Managing Editor

February 8, 2023, 12:56 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

With costs around 60 euros for new titles, Nintendo Switch games are already not exactly cheap. But in the future, this price could even rise.

“Everything is getting more expensive”–this statement is heard and read in so many areas these days that it’s almost hard to keep track. Even in gaming, one is not safe from price increases. Microsoft and Sony announced at the end of 2022 that major in-house productions for their Xbox and PlayStation consoles would become about 10 U.S. dollars more expensive. Major titles for the Xbox are expected to cost around 80 euros in this country, while PlayStation games could be about 90 euros. Now, it seems Nintendo is jumping on the bandwagon. Games for the Nintendo Switch could also see a price increase.

Prices for Nintendo Switch Games Could Rise by 10 Euros

Nintendo’s major in-house productions include series like Zelda, Super Mario, and Kirby. At launch, Nintendo Switch games usually have a price of 59.99 euros or, in cases like “Zelda: Breath of the Wild” and “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,” even 69.99 euros (RRP). But just before the release of the new title “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” on May 12, 2023, Nintendo made a mistake that hints at the price increase. On the website of the Japanese gaming giant, the new Switch game was briefly listed for 69.99 U.S. dollars–10 U.S. dollars more than previous blockbuster games. For Germany, this could mean that the long-awaited game for the Nintendo Switch might even reach a price of 79.99 euros.

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In the U.S., Nintendo has since removed the offer from the eShop. However, many other sellers here no longer offer their pre-order deals for 59.99 U.S. dollars. It’s different in Germany. Here, the new part of the Zelda series can still be pre-ordered for 69.99 euros at Amazon or even for 59.99 euros at the retailer Otto.

More Details Expected at Nintendo Direct

Tonight, Nintendo is hosting a Direct, where gamers can expect not only more details about the new title “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” but also other games for the first half of the year. Nintendo might also comment on the prices for upcoming Switch games during this event. The Nintendo Direct starts at 11 p.m. and lasts about 40 minutes. The stream can be followed either on Nintendo’s website or on the company’s YouTube channel.

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