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The Business Angle: Why Is Nintendo Doing This?
Cost and Risk Management
Nintendo’s approach appears driven by minimal development costs and maximum profits. Porting a game from the Switch 1 to Switch 2 requires less effort than developing a new game, especially with the minor enhancements involved. They leverage existing assets, minimal updates, and a token of extra content—like remix stages or boss battles—then package it at a premium price.