Switch 2 Edition Games Include the Switch 1 Game and Upgrade Pack on the Game Card
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William D’Angelo
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Nintendo in a statement to Vooks said the Switch 2 Edition of Switch 1 games will contain both the original Switch 1 game, as well as the upgrade pack on the same game card.
“That physical versions of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games will include the original Nintendo Switch game and its upgrade pack all on the same game card (i.e. they are exclusively Nintendo Switch 2 game cards, with no download code),” said the Nintendo spokesperson.
“Alternatively, some publishers may release Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games as download codes in physical packaging, with no game card.”
The majority of Switch 1 games will work on the Switch 2 via backwards compatibility, however, some games will be getting specific Switch 2 versions that contain improvements. Switch 2 Editions can be purchased as an upgrade or as a separate full price game.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on Thursday, June 5 for $449.99 USD / $629.99 CAD / £395.99 / €469.99 / 49,800 yen in the US. A Mario Kart World Bundle will also be available for $499.99 USD / $699.99 / £429.99 / €509.99 / 53,980 yen.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D’Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Bluesky.
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