Deal | Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 version costs $10, as game rejects Nintendo Upgrade Pack solution

With backward compatibility, even older games gain advantages with improved Switch 2 specs. After paid upgrades, some titles benefit more than others from the enhanced performance. Nintendo Switch 2 Upgrade Pack prices are also reasonably low. That's why Hogwarts Legacy fans complain about the Switch 2 game costing $59.99. Fortunately, there is a far more affordable way to experience the game on the new console.

Buyers in multiple regions discovered a severely discounted Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 Nintendo Store listing. Gamers who own the Switch game can upgrade for as little as $10. The Switch version is also at a low price for anyone who hasn't bought the open-world RPG. After purchasing with a Nintendo account, the offer should appear for the Switch 2 release.

There isn't a similar discount for the Switch 2 physical version of Hogwarts Legacy. However, retail stores are selling the title in a Game-Key Card form. Minimal data is on the cartridge, and owners must download most of the game's files. As a result, it may not have the same appeal to opponents of digital gaming.

The Nintendo Store deal may offer more value than Switch 2 games with an Upgrade Pack. Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch taxed the system, with frame rates often dropping below 30 fps. Instead of upgrading outdated assets, Avalanche software is introducing new, higher-resolution textures. The game should showcase the top Switch 2 specs, like 1080p in handheld mode, aided by Nvidia DLSS support. Wizards can also benefit from a Joy-Con mouse mode to cast spells more precisely.

Gamers who purchase the Hogwarts Legacy Switch 2 version now shouldn't expect a sequel in 2025. Facing financial distress, Warner Bros. Games recently cancelled a Definitive Edition of the original game and new DLC.

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