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Switch 2 games are breaking $70 game price barrier

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One shocking bit, though, was the high price of its games.
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But Mario Kart World ’s high asking price doesn’t appear to be the standard for Switch 2 software. Nintendo also confirmed Wednesday that Donkey Kong Bananza, coming to Switch 2 in July, will cost $69.99. Still, these are indicators that Nintendo is comfortable charging more not just for the Switch successor, but for its next-gen games too.
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Accessory prices are all a fair bit more expensive than those released on the Nintendo Switch, with Joy-Con 2 controllers costing $90, Switch 2 Pro Controllers listed at $80, the Switch 2 Dock Set, $110, and the new Nintendo Switch 2 Camera listed at $50. Once again, however, all these prices are subject to change.
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The $450 price tag is for the Switch 2 console alone, but Nintendo said it will also offer a bundle with the Switch 2 and a copy of the new Mario Kart World game, a Switch 2 exclusive, for $500. There's some fine-print attached to pre-ordering directly from Nintendo.
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Nintendo will retail the Switch 2 for $449.99 at launch, which is significantly higher than the original Switch's $299 price tag. A separate bundle that includes the new "Mario Kart World" game will also be available for $499.99.
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