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The Physical Versions of First Party Nintendo Games Will Cost More With Digital Costing Less | Console
Nintendo announced that physical versions of its first-party Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games in North America will cost more than their digital counterparts, starting in May 2026 with "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" priced at $69.99 USD. The company cited differing production and distribution costs for the price disparity, while noting that retail partners ultimately set final prices. This change will affect Nintendo-published titles, including collaborations with third-party studios.
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