Nintendo Switch 2 ‘Editions’ of original Switch games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, will retail for $80, it’s been confirmed.
The news comes asNintendohas begun releasing pre-order information for software coming to the new system. According to multiple US retailers,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,Super Mario Party Jamboreeand Kirby and The Forgotten LandNintendo Switch 2Editions will cost $80.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwill sell for $70, according to the retail listings.
Nintendo’s pricing structure for Switch 2 games so far appears to be erratic, withMario Kart WorldandDonkey Kong Bananzaboth having different pricing models depending on whether players buy the physical or digital editions.
Mairo Kart World will cost $80 / £75 for a physical copy,according to Nintendo.On the other hand,Donkey Kong Bananza,which was announced today for Nintendo Switch 2, will retail for $65/ £58.99 digitally and $70 /£66.99 physically. Nintendo hasn’t provided an explanation for the discrepancy in prices.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of games will feature improvements such as better visuals, or exclusive features.
Switch 2 Edition games are separate fromstandard Switch 2 backwards compatibilityand need to either be purchased separately or upgraded to for owners of Switch 1 versions.
Nintendo has also announced that several future titles will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions, such asMetroid Prime 4: BeyondandPokemonLegends Z-A.
The platform holder has confirmedNintendo Switch 2will cost $450 / £395 and launch worldwide on Thursday, June 5. It has also announced when the console will beavailable to pre-order.
Wednesday’s Nintendo Switch 2 Direct also announced several new games, including a newDonkey Kong game.The Direct also confirmed what themysterious C button will do.
Nintendo has also confirmed thatGameCubegames are officially coming to the Switch Online service, alongside a newGameCube controller.
