Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are popular because they significantly save money, and gamers can use the voucher on two games and get a discount on both.
However, the bad news has hit Switch users that Nintendo is discontinuing its game vouchers. Subscribers can buy vouchers that will allow them to play games at discounted prices till 30th January 2026. Any vouchers claimed till this date will be valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
What are Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers?
Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are special discounts issued for Nintendo Switch Online members. It can be purchased in a set of two, and an individual voucher can be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch title, enabling users to get a discount on two games. This voucher cannot be used to redeem Nintendo Switch 2 games.
Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers were introduced on 16th May 2019, and subscribers were able to purchase two vouchers for £84.00/$99.99. Users with an active and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership could purchase and redeem the vouchers. A user cannot purchase more than eight active vouchers, and they can be redeemed within a year of purchase.
These vouchers were useful for slashing the prices of games like Super Mario Bros. Wonder, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Splatoon 3, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and Fire Emblem Engage.
Why is Nintendo Ditching Switch Game Vouchers?
Nintendo has not given an official reason for the discontinuation of Switch Game Vouchers. Furthermore, the team has thanked players for their participation and reminded them that their unused vouchers will expire within 12 months of purchase.
Users need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to redeem the game voucher. The game voucher expiry date cannot be extended if they do not have an active membership. Moreover, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for Nintendo Switch 2 games.
The news has disappointed Nintendo fans worldwide, and they were surprised by such an unprecedented step. Nintendo fans said that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers have been discontinued due to the introduction of Switch 2. Many also thought that the reason behind the ditch could be that the vouchers are no longer feasible for the company.
Nintendo Switch 2 games have higher price ranges. Shuntaro Furukawa recently said that the company was planning to introduce shorter game development cycles for a few projects to cut down the costs and prevent excessive game pricing.
About Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 was launched worldwide on 5th June 2025. A wide range of features was introduced in this, including a 7.9-inch 1080p LCD screen, magnetically attachable Joy-Con controllers, and improved processing speed with enhanced graphics. The Nintendo Switch 2 has a bigger and better screen compared to the Nintendo Switch. Another key feature is that Switch 2 offers a voice chat option on the console. Gamers can communicate with their friends or opponents using the integrated mic.
Switch 2 is significantly improved over Switch, as the former has 4k resolution and stable frames. Many users said that even though Switch 2 is expensive, the upgrades are well worth the money. The only downside is its battery life. The charging console takes a good 3 hours to get full in sleeping mode. However, Nintendo Switch 2 is said to be a good choice for gamers in 2025.
