News Summary

Nintendo has announced a ‘variable pricing’ model for its upcoming Switch 2 games. Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s president, explained that the pricing will be determined based on factors like game development depth, gameplay breadth, and repeatability. This approach deviates from the standard pricing model seen with other consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. For instance, the highly anticipated Mario Kart World will be priced at $79.99 USD, while Donkey Kong Bananza will cost $69.99 USD. Canadian pricing specifics are yet to be confirmed, but the conversion could make these games cost up to $110 CAD. The Switch 2 is set for a June 5 launch, with pre-orders delayed in Canada to align with the U.S. market.