Nintendo Is Getting Rid of Its Money-Saving Game Vouchers Program
JAPAN, JUL 10 – Nintendo will stop selling Switch Game Vouchers by Jan 30, 2026, with purchased vouchers valid for one year, ending a discount program amid upcoming Switch 2 launch.
- Nintendo announced it will end its Switch Game Voucher program on January 30, 2026, stopping all new sales and impacting digital savings for subscribers.
- Nintendo's decision to end its Switch Game Voucher program by January 2026 follows broader digital shifts, including the discontinuation of Gold Points and incompatibility with Switch 2 titles.
- Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can buy two vouchers for USD 99.98, valid for 12 months after purchase, with sales ending January 30, 2026.
- Nintendo Switch Online members must buy vouchers before January 30, losing about USD 20 per bundle, amid fan frustration over the program's discontinuation.
- Nintendo has not announced a replacement for Switch 2 game discounts, suggesting a strategic shift toward next-gen consoles amid ongoing uncertainty for users unable to afford the new hardware.
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