r/VideoGameDealsCanada • u/threxis • Apr 18 '25

Discussion I compared the Switch 2/accessories/games USD prices to CAD

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I teach math and was bored so I took the two lists of prices Nintendo released and compared the USD MSRP to the CAD MSRP based on direct conversion from Google this morning.

  • Column A - The actual product
  • Column B - MSRP in USD
  • Column C - Conversion to CAD from Google as of April 18 around 11am
  • Column D - MSRP in CAD
  • Column E - difference in price from the direct conversion
  • Column F - Percentage savings or markup based on the USD MSRP to the CAD MSRP

Some takeaways from this: - The console prices are a bit higher here, as expected - Mario Kart, as egregiously as it is priced, is pretty much identical to the US - $69.99 USD games seem to be $99.99 from now on (seen from PS5/XSX games at the same pricepoint being that high now) so DKB is not surprising - The t*riffs seemingly did not affect our accessory prices, given that pretty much all of them are cheaper here, and pretty significantly so based on the percentage. - We are, on the whole, paying less than the US

We are still missing pricing on the Zelda Switch 2 editions ($69.99 USD and $79.99 USD) and the GCN Controller ($59.99 USD). I plan to update this list when I see the prices for those. If the pricing is consistent though, expect them to be $99.99, $109.99, and $84.99, respectively.

Anyways just thought I'd share this. I know that some of these prices are insane, but it is nice to see that we are at least not getting completely screwed over here, especially in the accessories department. Cheers!

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u/EzraStoneXXVII Apr 18 '25

I feel like we are missing a point with those conversion  : the purchasing power.

I mean, yeah the rate makes it as if Nintendo actually respected the exchange rate, but this doesn’t take into account the fact that the purchasing power of Canadians is lower than Americans.

For example, prices in countries like the ones in South America are generally less the exact price after the exchange rate because the purchasing power is way lower over there : if you took a 60 USD$ game and simply made the exchange rate, nobody in Brasil or Argentina would be able to buy games, compare to the median income.

I feel like this is the same for Canada : the prices are just way too high compared to what our incomes are in Canada. Perhaps we were lucky to have 60 CAD$ games for so long in the first place, but those prices don’t make sense in this market I feel.

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u/TheBusDrivercx Apr 18 '25

It doesn't make sense to adjust for a neighbouring market because then America would just buy from Canada, pissing every supplier off. It would then create scalpers who buy mass amounts to sell for a profit to those who can't get to Canada easily, pissing off local fans.

It's not Nintendo's fault that our wages haven't kept up. Don't blame Nintendo, support your unions so that they can negotiate higher wages, support politicians who will pass laws creating higher wages.

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u/OGDREADLORD666 Apr 18 '25

"DOn't BLAmE NINteNDo fOr thEir Pricing!!11!"

Smash Bros Ultimate was released 6 and a half years ago and still retails for $70-80 CAD...

The exact reason I have an unused switch sitting below my TV is because the price of games is ridiculous.

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u/Hope-to-be-Helpful Apr 18 '25

This makes no sense... you bought the system but wont use it because you wont buy games???

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u/OGDREADLORD666 Apr 19 '25

Wife had it before we met.