Nintendo has recently announced the upgrade costs for two more games from the original Switch to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree. Unfortunately, the price tag is steeper than expected.
While The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom each cost $9.99 to upgrade, NintendoLife has reported that the upgrades for both Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree are more than double that price.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Enhanced Edition of Breath of the Wild offers improved visuals and performance, achievements, and integrates with the new "Zelda Notes" service available through the Nintendo Switch Online app. If you own the original version of Breath of the Wild, you can purchase an "upgrade pack" for $10 to access these new features.
The Switch 2 Edition of Kirby and the Forgotten Land introduces new story content in the Star-Crossed World. Meanwhile, Super Mario Party Jamboree's Switch 2 Edition includes Jamboree TV, which utilizes the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, Switch 2 microphone, and the separately sold Switch 2 USB-C camera. Additionally, it offers upgraded resolution up to 1440p in TV mode, a better frame rate, new minigames, and enhanced online functions.
Although the U.S. prices are not yet available on the American Nintendo eShop—potentially due to President Trump's tariffs—the UK Nintendo eShop lists the upgrade pack for Kirby and the Forgotten Land at £16.99 / €19.99, significantly more than the £7.99 / €9.99 required for upgrading either Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom.
The Super Mario Party Jamboree upgrade carries the same price of £16.99 / €19.99, suggesting a U.S. price of $19.99. This higher cost might be influenced by the $80 price of the full Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of both Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star Crossed World and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV. In comparison, their original Switch versions are priced at $59.99 each.
Here's a breakdown of the full game prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in the U.S. for those not opting for an upgrade:
- Kirby and The Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World - $79.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $69.99
- Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV - $79.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - $79.99
It's worth noting that the upgrade packs for both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are available at no extra cost to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online and the Expansion Pack. Unfortunately, no such offer exists for those wishing to upgrade Kirby or Super Mario Party Jamboree.
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 went live on April 24, maintaining a price of $449.99. The demand was predictably high, leading Nintendo to warn U.S. customers who pre-ordered through the My Nintendo Store that release date delivery might not be guaranteed.
For more details on securing your Nintendo Switch 2, check out IGN's Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
