Pokémon Winds and Waves Could Be Another RM400-ish Switch 2 Physical Buy
Nintendo has not officially announced the final price for Pokémon Winds and Waves yet, but a fresh retail listing has already given fans something to sweat about.
According to GamingBolt, Amazon Germany listed Pokémon Winds and Waves for €79.99, before Nintendo has properly opened up about pricing. The game was announced earlier this year with a trailer, then Nintendo mostly went quiet — very Nintendo behaviour, honestly. What we do know is that it is targeting a 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
The interesting part here is not just the European price. It is what that price might suggest for other regions. If Nintendo follows its current Switch 2 pricing logic, the physical edition could land around $79.99 in the US. For Malaysian players, that immediately translates into the “wah, this is not a casual buy anymore” zone — potentially around the RM350 to RM400+ range before local retailer markups, shipping, or collector tax vibes kick in.
Why the physical price matters
Nintendo has been treating physical and digital Switch 2 games differently. GamingBolt points out that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is priced at $60 digitally and $70 physically, while the upcoming Star Fox is listed at $50 digitally and $60 physically.
So if Pokémon Winds and Waves follows that same pattern, the physical copy could sit at the premium end of Nintendo’s Switch 2 pricing. That is a big deal for Pokémon fans in Malaysia and SEA, because this series has a massive collector culture. A lot of players still prefer physical cartridges for resale, display shelves, sharing with siblings, or just because Pokémon boxes hit different.
Digital might be cheaper, but physical Pokémon games tend to hold value like crazy. Ask anyone who tried buying older Nintendo DS or 3DS Pokémon titles second-hand — the prices can get ridiculous.
Switch 2 games are clearly getting pricier
This also continues the wider trend of Nintendo pushing higher prices for first-party Switch 2 titles. Mario Kart World already made headlines as a major $80 release, and unlike the examples above, that price applied to both physical and digital versions.
For SEA players, this creates a real buying decision. If Pokémon Winds and Waves launches at premium pricing, some fans may wait for local bundle deals, Shopee/Lazada vouchers, or second-hand copies instead of buying day one. Parents buying for younger fans will feel it too — Pokémon is mainstream, but RM400 for one game is not small money.
At the same time, Pokémon is Pokémon. If this ends up being the franchise’s big Switch 2-era entry, demand will still be strong. The question is whether Nintendo can justify that price with a proper next-gen jump, not just sharper grass and a new region.
Could this mean a Nintendo Direct is coming?
GamingBolt also notes that the timing of the listing may be interesting. A Nintendo Direct is allegedly expected around mid-June, either near or after Summer Game Fest. If retail pages are starting to appear now, fans will naturally wonder whether Nintendo is preparing to show more of Pokémon Winds and Waves soon.
Nothing is confirmed for now, and Nintendo has not announced the game’s official price. But if this leak points in the right direction, physical collectors should start preparing their wallets early.
For Malaysian Pokémon fans, the takeaway is simple: the Switch 2 era is looking expensive, and Pokémon Winds and Waves might be one of those games where buying physical becomes a proper commitment.
Source: GamingBolt
