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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View Prime Day Deals Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 stock Recommended reading Nintendo Switch Cheap Nintendo Switch game sales - all the latest deals in 2025 Nintendo Switch's new Steam Families-like digital game loaning feature is here, but some are unhappy as functionality for an old sharing method has seemingly been ruined Sorry Donkey Kong Bananza, these Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are gonna keep me busy this month As fans reject Switch 2 game-key cards, former Nintendo marketing leads say it's unlikely that physical games will ever "100% go away," because "they realize the importance of that" Nintendo warns Switch 1 consoles, games, accessories, amiibo, and more will "experience price changes" in Canada, and it's tough to imagine the rest of the world escaping I've been a Zelda fan for over 30 years, here's why I would avoid the Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition this Prime Day "I hate it": Former Assassin's Creed, Far Cry lead says that with Switch 2 game-key cards, "we're losing some of what made the business special" As if Switch games weren't already expensive, Nintendo is now getting rid of one of the only ways to get discounted first-party games after already killing off its reward points scheme Scott McCrae 10 July 2025 You'll hopefully still be able to bag Metroid Prime 4 with it though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Nintendo) Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher service is coming to an end, with the deal going off sale in January 2026. As we're all aware now, Nintendo games and discounts just don't go together. No matter if it's a masterpiece like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, or the worst game of the decade like Mario Strikers: Battle League, Nintendo is still selling them for full price. Even 1-2 Switch, which came out at launch and stank, still costs $50. But Nintendo did offer ways to get a bit of a discount on games with Gold Points – which you could use as cash in the eShop at a rate of one coin to one cent after earning them from other purchases – and the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher system, which let you spend $100 and pick up two games. Gold Points were discontinued earlier this year, and now Nintendo is coming for your vouchers. You may like Cheap Nintendo Switch game sales - all the latest deals in 2025 Nintendo Switch's new Steam Families-like digital game loaning feature is here, but some are unhappy as functionality for an old sharing method has seemingly been ruined Sorry Donkey Kong Bananza, these Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are gonna keep me busy this month Nintendo announced this week that Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers will be discontinued on January 30, 2026, making them unable to purchase after that date. Since vouchers last for a year after you purchased them, you'll at the very least be able to pick up the Switch games announced for 2026, such as Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. While those two aren't confirmed to be coming to the Game Vouchers line-up, Nintendo does say it'll continue adding games to the list available, so there's a decent chance depending on their release dates. Plus, while Nintendo Switch 2 games aren't available on there, Pokemon Legends Z-A's Switch release is, and the same will presumably be the case for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, meaning you'd only need to buy the upgrade pack if you want those games at a discount. Regardless, it's disappointing to see Nintendo take this benefit away from players, especially if it wants people buying its games digitally. I'm usually a physical games person, but the vouchers had me picking up games I would want easy access to like Super Mario Maker 2 and Animal Crossing: New Horizons digitally. Hopefully this is just going away to introduce a new version for Switch 2 games, but considering Nintendo's price hikes as of late, I'm not holding my breath. If you're looking to pick up some cheap games, look at our list of The best Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals. 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Cheap Nintendo Switch game sales - all the latest deals in 2025 Nintendo Switch's new Steam Families-like digital game loaning feature is here, but some are unhappy as functionality for an old sharing method has seemingly been ruined Sorry Donkey Kong Bananza, these Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are gonna keep me busy this month As fans reject Switch 2 game-key cards, former Nintendo marketing leads say it's unlikely that physical games will ever "100% go away," because "they realize the importance of that" Nintendo warns Switch 1 consoles, games, accessories, amiibo, and more will "experience price changes" in Canada, and it's tough to imagine the rest of the world escaping I've been a Zelda fan for over 30 years, here's why I would avoid the Tears of the Kingdom Switch 2 Edition this Prime Day Latest in Games An Arkane Studios AAA game entered production at the end of 2024, meaning Marvel's Blade might not be as far along as we all hoped Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay had nothing to do with money and was already being discussed before last week's leadership shakeup, and oh, here's a 90-second gameplay teaser Indiana Jones and the Great Circle being a first-person only game "was a given" from the start because "if you're going to be Indiana Jones, you need to look through his eyes" A freak GameStop accident left some Nintendo Switch 2 consoles stapled – that stapler, the first staple, and the repaired Switch 2 it damaged are now being auctioned to support children's hospitals "There isn't FOMO and your progress matters": An MMO migration turns to revelation for some, with a World of Warcraft horde becoming a wave of RuneScape enjoyers Subnautica 2 reportedly delayed to 2026 "against the wishes" of devs and ousted leaders who stood to receive a $250 million bonus from publisher Krafton if it came out this year Latest in News Solo Leveling is joining One Piece by getting a live-action adaptation on Netflix, and Jin-woo has already been cast The Big Bang Theory is entering the multiverse with a wild, sci-fi spin-off involving an X-Men screenwriter After making almost $2bn in China, the highest-grossing animated film of all time is getting a US release in August An Arkane Studios AAA game entered production at the end of 2024, meaning Marvel's Blade might not be as far along as we all hoped As filming wraps on Daredevil: Born Again season 2, Krysten Ritter teases her long-awaited Marvel return as Jessica Jones: "I think the fans are going to be very, very thrilled" Krafton says the Subnautica 2 delay had nothing to do with money and was already being discussed before last week's leadership shakeup, and oh, here's a 90-second gameplay teaser GAME REVIEWS MOVIE REVIEWS Mecha Break review: "This mech battler makes up for lacking customization with a varied roster that lets me live out my Evangelion fantasy" Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: "This tarpunk delivery epic is more Metal Gear Solid than ever, for better and worse" Rematch review: "As with Rocket League, the just-one-more-game pull is magnetic" Tron: Catalyst review: "Disc slinging is a thrill in this gorgeous rendition of the series, but I'm let down by a time-loop story that falls flat" FBC: Firebreak review: "A disappointingly bland multiplayer FPS that's missing far too much of what made Control special" Superman review: "A triumphant reinvention and a promising start for the DCU" Jurassic World Rebirth Review: "An unscary sequel that needed a little more time in amber" M3GAN 2.0 review: "A bold sequel with a slightly underwhelming conclusion" 28 Years Later Review: "Enough terror, splatter and suspense to satisfy” Predator: Killer of Killers review: "Great characters, thrilling action, and gorgeous Arcane-esque animation" Squid Game season 3 review: "A staggeringly excellent final season wraps up one of the greatest Netflix shows ever" Ironheart review: "A relic of Marvel's content-at-all-costs era" Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 review: "The show's most assured run of episodes to date" Doctor Who season 2, episode 8 spoiler review: 'The Reality War' is "a mix of the good, the bad, and the truly baffling" Doctor Who season 2, episode 7 spoiler review: 'Wish World' is "an exciting and ambitious" start to the season finale, with hints of WandaVision GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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