Preorders for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 went live last night at major US retailers including Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, though the surge of eager buyers led to some website issues and delays. Alongside the console, listings for various games and accessories were also revealed, providing more clarity on the packaging and pricing for Switch 2 titles.
Notably, $80 titles such as Mario Kart World will maintain their price point for physical copies, refuting widespread rumors that suggested they would be priced at $90. Despite persistent misinformation circulating online, including misleading AI-generated summaries from Google, physical releases in the US will not exceed the $80 mark. This misinformation has been prevalent across platforms like Reddit and various news outlets, but official listings have consistently shown an $80 MSRP.
Google’s AI-generated search summary about $90 Switch 2 games as of this morning.
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While it’s true that physical game prices sometimes surpass their digital counterparts in the European Union, there’s no evidence to support a similar trend in the US market. From the outset, the Mario Kart World website and early retail listings have indicated an $80 price point, which remained unchanged even as Nintendo adjusted accessory prices in response to tariff uncertainties.
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(Source: Ars Technica)
