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Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers: how they work and eligible games

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers vanished from the eShop in 2019, but they’ve since made a triumphant return. Though they won’t be perfect for everyone, these vouchers are ideal for folks interested in playing multiple Switch games throughout the year and looking to save a few bucks on their purchase. After buying a voucher, you’ll be able to browse an ever-growing selection of digital Switch games — including Super Mario Bros. Wonder and Tears of the Kingdom — and snag them at a discount.

Curious about the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher program? Here’s everything you need to know about the unique program.

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How Nintendo Switch Vouchers work

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Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are available for purchase on the official Nintendo website in pairs for a total of $100. However, they are only available to current subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online service. Once purchased, you can redeem each voucher for a digital game currently available via the catalog. Considering almost every game on that list retails for $60, you could potentially save $20 by purchasing vouchers rather than buying two titles individually.

Once purchased, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers are redeemable for up to 12 months, so you are free to hold on to one or both until a game that catches your eye enters the catalog. You can hold up to a maximum of eight vouchers per account at any time.

What games can you get with Nintendo Switch Vouchers

The list of games you can purchase using a Nintendo Switch Game Voucher is constantly growing and even includes preorders for titles yet to be released. Here are all the titles currently available to spend your Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers on:

  • Endless Ocean: Luminous
  • Princess Peach: Showtime
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong
  • Another Code: Recollection
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
  • Pikmin 4 — Preorder
  • Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp
  • Super Mario RPG — Preorder
  • Detective Pikachu Returns — Preorder
  • Warioware Move It! — Preorder
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder — Preorder
  • Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon
  • Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
  • Fire Emblem Engage
  • Pokémon Scarlet
  • Pokémon Violet
  • Bayonetta 3
  • Splatoon 3
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3
  • Live a Live
  • Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
  • Mario Strikers: Battle League
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land
  • Triangle Strategy
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Mario Party Superstars
  • Metroid Dread
  • WarioWare: Get It Together!
  • The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD
  • Mario Golf: Super Rush
  • DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power
  • Miitopia
  • New Pokémon Snap
  • Bravely Default II
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
  • Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise
  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
  • Pikmin 3 Deluxe
  • Paper Mario: The Origami King
  • Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
  • Animal Crossing: New Horizons
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
  • Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore
  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Luigi’s Mansion 3
  • Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age
  • The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
  • Daemon X Machina
  • Astral Chain
  • Fire Emblem: Three Houses
  • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
  • Dragon Quest Builders 2
  • Super Mario Maker 2
  • Yoshi’s Crafted World
  • New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
  • Fitness Boxing
  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!
  • Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!
  • The World Ends with You: Final Remix
  • Super Mario Party
  • Go Vacation
  • Octopath Traveler
  • Mario Tennis Aces
  • Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
  • Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
  • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • Kirby Star Allies
  • Bayonetta 2
  • Dragon Quest Builders
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Fire Emblem Warriors
  • Pokkén Tournament DX
  • Splatoon 2
  • Arms
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • 1-2 Switch
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
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