Gamers worldwide are gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for June 5, and Nintendo has now officially revealed the pricing for its game upgrade packs. These packs allow players to upgrade their existing Nintendo Switch games to the Switch 2 versions, featuring improved graphics, higher resolutions, smoother framerates, and in some cases, brand-new content.
Among the most expensive upgrade packs currently available for pre-order are:
Both are priced at $19.99 (approx. ₹1,700)offering not only enhanced visuals and performance but also additional in-game content.
Several other beloved titles are receiving more budget-friendly upgrades, including:
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma – $10 (approx. ₹850)
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – $10 (approx. ₹850)
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – $9.99 (approx. ₹850)
Nintendo is also offering upgrades for two blockbuster Zelda titles:
In a consumer-friendly move, Nintendo has announced that several existing titles will receive free upgrades for Nintendo Switch 2. Players who already own these games will be able to enjoy their improved versions at no additional cost:
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Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Game Builder Garage
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario Odyssey
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members will reportedly receive some upgrade packs free of chargeproviding extra value to subscribers.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5this upgrade strategy allows gamers to continue playing their favorite titles with enhanced performance and featureswithout having to repurchase full versions. The mix of paid and free upgrades offers flexibility, especially for long-time fans with extensive game libraries.
The pricing seems fair by industry standards, and Nintendo’s approach suggests a strong focus on backward compatibility and player retention as it transitions into the next generation of its hybrid console.
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