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Mario Kart World launched in the U.S. at Nintendo’s suggested retail price of $79.99—roughly $80. That price applies to this game, not every Nintendo Switch 2 title: Nintendo’s April 2025 U.S. list priced Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99. Prices also depend on format, seller and date, so check the listing for the specific game you want.
Why is Mario Kart World $80?
Nintendo announced Mario Kart World at a U.S. suggested retail price of $79.99 for both physical and digital copies at launch in June 2025. That is the basis for calling it an $80 game. Nintendo’s announcement gave the price but did not provide a detailed, title-specific explanation for setting it at that amount. Nintendo’s June 5, 2025 launch announcement lists the game and its launch pricing.
Nintendo later said that, beginning in May 2026, new Nintendo-published digital games exclusive to Switch 2 would have a different MSRP from their physical editions. Its support page says the change reflects different costs of producing and distributing each format and gives players more choice. That later format-pricing policy should not be treated as Nintendo’s explanation for Mario Kart World’s 2025 launch price. Nintendo Support’s pricing information describes the policy.
Are all Switch 2 games $80?
No. The $79.99 figure is specific to Mario Kart World’s U.S. launch MSRP. Nintendo’s April 2025 U.S. pricing notice listed Donkey Kong Bananza at $69.99, showing that Switch 2 game prices are not all the same. Nintendo’s April 18, 2025 notice gives those launch-era prices.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
From May 2026, the MSRP for a new Nintendo-published digital game exclusive to Switch 2 can differ from the physical edition. Nintendo said this policy would begin with preorders for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. Retailers set their own prices, so the amount charged can also vary by seller. Compare the exact title, format and retailer listing rather than assuming one price applies to the whole library.
What did the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World cost at launch?
| Product | U.S. launch-era MSRP | What was included |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 system | $449.99 | Console; game not included |
| Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle | $499.99 | Console and a digital copy of Mario Kart World |
| Mario Kart World | $79.99 | Game, sold physically or digitally at launch |
These are Nintendo’s U.S. suggested retail prices at launch in 2025, not current offers or guarantees of today’s price. The bundle included a digital game copy; check current availability and the seller’s price before comparing it with buying the console and game separately. Nintendo’s launch pricing notice also cautioned that market conditions could lead to future adjustments.
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- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
What does the $79.99 game include?
Nintendo described Mario Kart World as a racing game with Grand Prix, Knockout Tour, Free Roam and Battle modes, along with local and online play. Nintendo says races can feature up to 24 drivers, and local split-screen supports up to four players on one system. These are Nintendo’s feature descriptions, not independent test findings. The launch announcement provides its overview.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Race through an interconnected world of courses spanning mountains, forests, and cities with dynamic weather patterns and day/night cycles.
- Experience intense 24-driver elimination races in Knockout Tour mode, where racers compete checkpoint by checkpoint until one champion remains.
- Master new racing techniques including rail riding, wall jumping, and water skimming to find the fastest route to victory.
- Explore the vast world at your own pace in Free Roam mode, discovering hidden surprises and alternate paths.
- Enhance your racing experience with magnetic Joy-Con 2 Wheel accessories, providing secure and realistic steering control.
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- Ferocious Competition - At the heart of Puyo Puyo Tetris is the fighting spirit of players competing against each other to be most clever, cunning, and quick-witted one to set up devastating attacks on opponents. It's the classic easy-to-learn puzzles mashed up into a multiplayer battle like no other!
- Adventure Mode - The game also has a single player mode with ten unique acts, eatch with ten stages. They feature different characters from the Puyo Puyo or Tetris universes and have unique challenges to learn and master game mechanics that players must overcome!
- Arcade Modes - Online play has Puzzle League, which tracks players' ratings, players can save replays to upload and share, and more.
- There's also an in-game shop players can use their points to unlock different Puyo and Tetrimino skins, background music, stages, and more.
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- [SEAMLESS OPEN WORLD] Experience an interconnected racing environment with zero loading screens between courses. Navigate a massive world featuring 24-hour dynamic day/night cycles and shifting weather patterns that directly impact vehicle traction and handling across mountains and cities.
- [ADVANCED RACING MECHANICS] Master all-new maneuvers including high-speed rail riding, wall jumping, and tactical water skimming. These next-gen traversal abilities allow players to discover hidden shortcuts and alternate routes within a 100% seamless world-map architecture.
- [24-PLAYER ELIMINATION MODE] Compete in the high-stakes Knockout Tour, an adrenaline-packed 24-driver elimination mode where racers are removed checkpoint by checkpoint. Supports up to 24-player online multiplayer with integrated GameChat for real-time social coordination.
- [NEXT-GEN TECHNICAL SPECS] Optimized exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 system to deliver stunning 4K Ultra HD resolution in docked mode and a locked 60FPS frame rate. Features enhanced texture mapping and global illumination for the most immersive visual experience in series history.
- [OPEN-WORLD EXPLORATION] Step away from the Grand Prix in the all-new Free Roam mode to wander the world at your own pace. Discover hidden surprises, unlockable vehicle parts, and brand-new drivers across diverse biomes including dense forests and sprawling urban landscapes.
How to check what a Switch 2 game costs
- Identify the exact game. Do not use Mario Kart World’s price as a stand-in for every Switch 2 release.
- Compare formats. Check whether the listing is for a physical copy or a digital copy; Nintendo’s May 2026 policy allows different MSRPs for qualifying new digital exclusives.
- Check the seller and date. Nintendo says retailers set their own prices, so confirm the amount at the store where you plan to buy.
- For a console purchase, compare the full totals. Use the current system price and the current game price, and verify what a bundle includes before deciding whether it costs less.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
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