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Nintendo's Switch 2 eye-watering upgrade costs revealed, but there's good news for Zelda fans
The Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades for Zelda, Mario Party, Kirby and more have been priced for the UK, and it's more than you may have expected — unless you're a Zelda fanTech11:37, 24 Apr 2025Updated 11:37, 24 Apr 2025Switch 2 upgrades are pricier than expected(Image: AFP via Getty Images)The Nintendo Switch 2 might have one of the best launch lineups around when you consider enhanced Switch 2 games, but if you were looking to upgraded ports as a cheaper way to avoid paying £75 for Mario Kart World, you might be sad to hear about the fees involved.While we already knew buying the Switch 2 versions of games would set you back around £67, we'd been waiting to hear more about upgrade pricing — and we finally have the figures.‌Perhaps the biggest surprise is that there's no "one size fits all" price, with some games costing more than twice the amount of others to upgrade. Here's the full list, and how much each will set you back.Article continues belowIt'll cost you under a tenner to upgrade Breath of the Wild for Switch 2(Image: Nintendo)As spotted by VGC, Nintendo's UK store now offers pricing for the Upgrade Packs for Nintendo Switch 2 games.The good news is, if you're looking forward to playing Link's latest adventures with The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom, you can upgrade each for £7.99.‌Doing so gets you the best version of each, with HDR support, the Zelda Notes companion app functionality, and perhaps most importantly, better performance at a higher resolution.If you're subscribed to the Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack membership, you'll get both upgrades at no extra cost.This adorable pink blob is getting pricey(Image: Nintendo)‌Sadly, not all updates are that affordable. Super Mario Party Jamboree and Kirby and the Forgotten Land are both getting Switch 2 updates, but they'll set you back £16.99 each in the UK.That's more than double the price of the Zelda upgrades, although there is at least some method to the madness.‌Super Mario Party Jamboree will add new minigames that use the Switch 2's mouse controls and microphone, while also adding support for the new camera peripheral.On the other hand, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has new story content with the Star Crossed World expansion. Still, it remains to be seen if players will be itching to spend nearly £20 to upgrade their 2022 platformer for the new console.Other games getting 'Upgrade Pack' options are Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends Z-A, but no pricing has been revealed for those titles as yet.Article continues belowThankfully, some games are getting free updates for the new hardware. Players can expect to be able to enjoy improved performance of some description from Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World and Bowser's Fury, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe and more.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.‌‌‌
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