These games will all see visual improvements on Switch 2 (Nintendo)No official prices have been shared for Nintendo Switch 2 game upgrades here in the West, but Japans prices do provide an estimate.It was already suspected beforehand, but yesterdays Nintendo Switch 2 showcase confirmed that select games for the original Switch will see upgraded re-releases for the new console.Dubbed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, theyll all see visual improvements, but some will also come with entirely new content. Super Mario Party Jamborees Switch 2 version, for example, adds entirely new modes and minigames that make use of the consoles mouse controls and microphone.Unsurprisingly, these upgrades wont be free for those who already own the original games, and while Nintendo hasnt provided local prices yet, fans have figured out an estimate based on how much the upgrades cost in Japan.How much will Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game upgrades cost?As spotted on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 website, upgrading to a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of a game can cost either 1,000 yen or 2,000 yen depending on the game. Thats tantamount to about $10 to $20.Here in the UK, that would be roughly 8 to 15, but no one knows for certain until Nintendo provides official pricing. It could very well opt to make the upgrades cost 10 to 20.As it stands, the Switch 2 versions of The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild and its sequel, Tears Of The Kingdom, are the cheapest ones to upgrade at 1,000 yen/$10 each.This is because all they have are improved frame rates and faster load times as well as exclusive support for a new Zelda Notes service on the Nintendo Switch App that can be used to help you find certain collectibles and share items with other players. Will you be paying extra just to experience the Zelda games with better visuals? (Nintendo)If you own either of the Zelda games and have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, you will be able to play their respective Switch 2 version for free. However, these are currently the only two games included with the service.More TrendingSuper Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby And The Forgotten Land, meanwhile, will cost 2,000 yen/$20 each to upgrade since they come with new content. Super Mario Party Jamboree gets the aforementioned new modes and minigames, while the Kirby game is adding a new story mode titled Star-Crossed World.The only other two games set to receive Switch 2 Editions Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokmon Legends Z-A currently do not have upgrade prices.Its ultimately not that much different to how Sony handled offering PlayStation 5 upgrades for its PlayStation 4 games, although that attracted controversy at the time since such upgrades were initially free.Nintendos pricing has similarly been met with complaints, particularly with how much new Switch 2 games will cost. Mario Kart World, for instance, is priced at a whopping 74.99 physically and 66.99 digitally. Itll be cheaper digitally, but not that much cheaper (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.ArrowMORE: How to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 in the UKGameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy