Updated
Updated · Nintendo · Jun 18
Nintendo eShop Cuts Switch and Switch 2 Multiplayer Games by Up to 75% Through June 21
Updated
Updated · Nintendo · Jun 18

Nintendo eShop Cuts Switch and Switch 2 Multiplayer Games by Up to 75% Through June 21

3 articles · Updated · Nintendo · Jun 18

Summary

  • Up to 75% discounts are now live on Nintendo eShop for a range of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 multiplayer games, with the promotion running until June 21.
  • Nintendo framed the sale around both competitive and co-operative titles and said the featured discounted games are ranked by the highest website page views over the past seven days.
  • Nintendo also highlighted new releases alongside the sale and directed buyers to check eShop or individual game pages for the latest pricing, which can vary by title.
  • Purchases through Nintendo's website still require a Nintendo Account linked to a console, while automatic downloads need an updated system, internet access and enough storage.

Insights

Nintendo's profits are soaring, so why do its customers face rising console prices and persistent game compatibility issues?
With its price now $500 after two hikes, is the Switch 2 abandoning its reputation as an affordable console?
As new glitches plague old games, is Nintendo's promise of full backwards compatibility for Switch 2 already breaking?