任天堂於最新官方公告中宣布，從2026年5月起，將對其發行的Nintendo Switch 2（NS2）獨佔遊戲實施「數位版與實體版差異定價」策略。這項新政策主要針對任天堂自行發行的Switch 2獨佔作品，第三方開發商則可自行決定不同媒介版本的定價。

首款採用此策略的遊戲為耀西與不可思議的圖鑑，預定於2026年5月21日發售。根據公告，數位版建議零售價為59.99美元，而實體盒裝版則為69.99美元，兩者相差10美元。任天堂表示，實體版較高的定價反映生產和配送實體包裝所需的額外成本。

關於Switch 2平台本身，公告指出自5月起部分新作將僅在NS2平台推出，不再登陸第一代Switch主機，彰顯平台獨佔性。雖然實體版建議零售價略高，但在零售通路PChome 24h購物或momo購物網的實際售價會隨市場波動，同時保有二手交易與流通價值。硬體方面，Switch 2主機預計能向下相容大部分第一代 Switch遊戲，在購買新平台的同時仍可繼續享受既有遊戲內容。

整體而言，任天堂此舉旨在平衡數位與實體版的成本與價值差異，同時凸顯Switch 2平台的獨占特性，並為玩家提供更多購買選擇與靈活性。

Nintendo recently announced that starting from May 2026, it will implement a “digital versus physical pricing” strategy for its Nintendo Switch 2 (NS2) exclusive titles. This new policy applies specifically to Switch 2 exclusives published by Nintendo itself, while third-party developers remain free to set pricing for their games across different formats.

The first game to adopt this strategy is Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, scheduled for release on May 21, 2026. According to the announcement, the digital version will have a suggested retail price of $59.99, while the physical boxed edition will be priced at $69.99, creating a $10 difference. Nintendo explained that the higher price for the physical edition reflects the additional costs of production and distribution for the packaging.

Regarding the Switch 2 platform, the announcement highlighted that starting in May, certain new titles will be exclusive to NS2 and will no longer be available on the original Switch, underscoring the platform’s exclusivity. While the suggested retail price of physical editions is slightly higher, actual market prices at retail channels such as PChome 24h Shopping and momo Shopping may fluctuate, and physical copies also retain resale and circulation value. In terms of hardware compatibility, the Switch 2 is expected to be backward compatible with most original Switch games, allowing players to continue enjoying their existing library while upgrading to the new console.

Overall, Nintendo’s approach aims to balance the cost and perceived value between digital and physical editions, emphasize the exclusivity of the Switch 2 platform, and provide players with more purchasing options and flexibility.