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See our ethics statement.Yoshi and the Mysterious Book launches on May 21st. Image: NintendoEmma RothCloseEmma RothPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Nintendo is planning to charge less for digital titles exclusive to the Switch 2 starting in May, the company announced on Wednesday. The new pricing is already in effect for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, which costs $59.99 to preorder a digital copy and $69.99 for the physical version.In its announcement, Nintendo says both physical and digital copies of its Switch 2 games will offer the same experiences, adding that the price change “simply reflects the different costs associated with producing and distributing each format.” It’s not clear if Nintendo is tweaking prices in other regions, however, as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is still priced at around $55.74 in the UK version of Amazon, as spotted by @Wario64.Nintendo notes that “retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary.” The pricing of Switch 2 games has differed between titles, with games like Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia priced at $69.99, and Mario Kart World costing $79.99.The Switch 2 arrived last year with record-breaking sales, though Nintendo has since slowed down its production amid weakening demand in the US, according to Bloomberg.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothCloseEmma RothNews WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Emma RothEntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentGamingCloseGamingPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GamingNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsNintendoCloseNintendoPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NintendoMost PopularMost PopularNvidia CEO Jensen Huang says ‘I think we’ve achieved AGI’Welp, I bought an iPhone againOpenAI just gave up on Sora and its billion-dollar Disney dealDonut Lab’s solid-state battery could barely hold a charge after getting damagedAyaneo says selling its Windows gaming handheld ‘is no longer sustainable’The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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Nintendo is adjusting the pricing structure for its digital games released on the upcoming Switch 2 console, a strategic shift announced on Wednesday. This change is already active for the title *Yoshi and the Mysterious Book*, which is being offered at $59.99 for a digital pre-order and $69.99 for the physical version. Nintendo’s official statement indicates that this price modification reflects the varying costs associated with the creation and distribution of both physical and digital game formats, asserting that both formats will deliver identical gaming experiences. The company acknowledges that retail partners retain autonomy in determining the prices for physical and digital versions of each title, leading to observed price discrepancies – such as *Yoshi and the Mysterious Book* currently priced at approximately $55.74 in the UK via Amazon – and variations across different titles like *Donkey Kong Bananza* ($69.99) and *Mario Kart World* ($79.99). This pricing adjustment follows the successful, record-breaking launch of the Switch 2 last year, although Nintendo has subsequently scaled back production due to weakening demand in the United States, as reported by Bloomberg. The company’s decision to adjust pricing demonstrates a nuanced approach to market dynamics and reflects a recognition of the different operational costs inherent in digital versus physical distribution models. Nintendo has indicated that retail partners set their own prices for physical and digital games, and pricing for each title may vary.