Nintendo Switch 2 Games To Start At $80; Physical Copies Will Cost Even More

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Setting A New Standard After Industry Normalized $70 AAA Games!

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  • Mario Kart World is confirmed to be priced at $79.99.
  • The game’s physical version will cost an additional $10, making it the industry’s most expensive AAA launch.
  • Nintendo’s decision to price its games this high could encourage other publishers to follow suit.

Following the latest Direct, the Nintendo Switch 2 has received a plethora of new details, including a $449 price tag and 120FPS support. Games like Cyberpunk 2077 and more have also been revealed for the console, creating excitement within the fandom.

However, not every piece of information has been positive. Nintendo has confirmed a new pricing standard for its titles, with Mario Kart World being the gaming giant’s first $80 launch title.

Why it matters: Nintendo only recently adopted $70 games, a move that proved to be controversial. The gaming giant appears to be on track to set a new trend.

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Mario Kart World Will Launch Alongside The New Hardware

As per the game’s official store page, Mario Kart World starts at a $79.99 MSRP. However, even more surprising is the cost of the physical version.

Although fans might find the $79.99 already too expensive, this price is limited to the digital copy. Those looking to buy the physical version of Mario Kart World must spend a whopping $89.99.

Although Nintendo has yet to say much about the pricing, fans can expect similar pricing for the rest of the gaming giant’s Switch 2 offerings. This could also encourage the industry to move closer to the rumored $100 pricing standard.

If nothing else, Nintendo’s new pricing will most likely encourage studios like Rockstar Games to pursue more expensive titles.

Mario Kart 8
The New Mario Kart Title Could Start A New Trend

The Nintendo Switch 2 may also receive backlash over this announcement, so it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the industry. If the latest Nintendo Direct has made anything clear, it’s that this hobby will only become more expensive moving forward.

What are your thoughts on future AAA titles being priced close to $100? Would this move encourage you to avoid buying games on day one? Let’s discuss this in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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