Nintendo Is Sunsetting Its Game Voucher Savings Program

For those unaware, one of the benefits of having an active Nintendo Switch Online membership is that users can purchase a pair of Game Vouchers, which allow them to redeem select Nintendo Switch digital games. While prices for the vouchers vary by region, in the United States, they cost $99.99 for a pair, with the eligible games running between $49.99 and $59.99 (or $69.99 in the sole case of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom). This means that users would stand to save around $20 if they purchased two $59.99 games. The deal was particularly useful because Nintendo first-party games are infamous for rarely going on sale, and the eligible games list includes numerous titles with prices that haven’t budged since release.

This announcement coincides with the recent launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Only games for the original Switch are eligible for the deal, and it’s possible that part of the reason it’s being sunset is due to the increased cost of some Nintendo Switch 2 games, such as Mario Kart World, which launched for $79.99. Going forward, it appears there will be more variance in the cost of Nintendo first-party games, with the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza going for $69.99, for instance.

The announcement comes after the recent discontinuation of Nintendo Gold Points, a savings program that allowed users to earn points from digital purchases, which could then be redeemed for discounts. It remains to be seen whether Nintendo will replace either of these offerings with alternative customer loyalty programs.