Not all Switch 2 games will have the same price: Mario Kart World will be one of the most expensive

We are about to enter a new era with the imminent launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for two months from now. Expectations are high, especially with the arrival of titles like Mario Kart World, which is positioned as one of the most anticipated releases and could become one of the best-selling games in history. This arcade racing game will have an official price of 79.99 euros in digital format and 89.99 euros in its physical version. And of course, with these amounts, the controversy is served.

Even the cheapest ones are out of the budget for many

During a recent event held in Paris, where some media had the opportunity to try out the new console, questions arose about Nintendo’s pricing policy. A journalist from VGC asked why some games, like Mario Kart World, are priced higher compared to others, like Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo’s response was brief and somewhat ambiguous: The final price is determined by retailers. In the case of My Nintendo Store, we determine it on a case-by-case basis.

Despite this unclear response, it can be inferred that titles like Mario Kart World at 89.99 euros could be exceptional. It is possible that other major releases like the upcoming Super Mario 3D or a future open-world Zelda installment may also have similar prices. In contrast, it is expected that many other Nintendo games will maintain a price of 69.99 euros digitally and 79.99 euros physically.

Recently, a discrepancy in the prices of Nintendo games in different markets has been observed. For example, on Amazon France, the titles are offered at a lower price compared to the main Spanish platforms. This situation has led to the criticism from former employees, who suggest that the company has lost control over the prices of its catalog for the Switch 2.