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Nintendo sets physical Switch 2 games $10 higher than digital, starting with Yoshi amid cartridge costs

March 25, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

Nintendo announced March 25 that physical copies of Switch 2-exclusive first-party games will cost $10 more than digital versions starting in May, beginning with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book ($70 physical vs. $60 digital on the US eShop). The policy reflects differing production and distribution costs, including Switch 2 cartridge challenges, breaking from prior equal pricing.