THE Nintendo eShop has just gone into price-cutting mode for spring 2026, with a wave of promotions which brings certain games down from $1.99, or €1.99 in Europe. According to Notebookcheck, this is a “massive sale” and the eShop “goes full bargain bin”, with discounts of up to 96% on some titles.
Between the official operation Find and play from Nintendo France, promotions Capcom And Devolver Digital and international deals, players Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 have rarely had so much choice at such a low price. Here is the key information to take advantage of the games at $1.99 / €1.99 before the end of the April promotions.
Nintendo eShop promotions: why are prices dropping to $1.99?
On the European store, Nintendo launched the campaign from April 2 to 12, 2026 Find and playCapcom and Devolver Digital where discounts go up to 96% on certain catalogs.
Since 2020 2021, Nintendo has also tightened the rules of the eShop by banning almost any promotion below $1.99, as TechTimes recalled. That floor makes $1.99 about €1.90 the lowest price we’ve yet seen on Switch. When a game drops to this threshold, we are clearly in a very aggressive bottom-line deal.
Which Nintendo Switch games to grab first at €1.99 and less than €10?
On the European eShop side, bargain hunters can already aim Black Future ’88displayed at €1.99 instead of €19.99, i.e. 90% reduction until April 12. This 2D roguelite shooter speaks to fans of fast-paced action and fast-paced runs. Always among the nuggets, The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition drops to €2.99 instead of €29.99 less 90% for those who like demanding narrative puzzles.
Players ready to move up to €5 to €10 also have plenty to do. Slay the Spirereference of the roguelike deckbuilder, goes to €6.24 instead of €24.99, i.e. 75% discount, while the nervous platformer Pepper Grinder drops to €5.24 instead of €14.99 less 65%. On the American eShop, Notebookcheck cites for example Dying Light Definitive Edition at 4.99 dollars around 4.70 €, with all the DLC, and strong offers on Resident Evil Village Gold Edition around 39.99 dollars around 37 € or even the Monster Hunter Stories Collection around 9.99 dollars approximately 9.30 €.
How long do Nintendo eShop promotions last and how to build your basket?
Pay attention to the calendar. In Europe, the main operation Find and play ends April 12, 2026. Discounts dedicated to Devolver Digital remain active until April 14, while the wave Capcom plays overtime until April 15, although some games may come off the list a little earlier depending on the country.
For a budget around €10, a smart basket can align Black Future ’88 at €1.99, The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition at €2.99 and a title around €5 like Pepper Grinder. With €20, you can easily add a big indie like Slay the Spire or a heavily promoted AAA, while budgets of €40 to €50 can aim for a mix of two blockbusters Capcom Or Devolver Digital plus several indies for less than €5.
Last practical tip, consider using your eShop wishlist and sorting by lowest price or deepest discount to quickly spot deals at $1.99/€1.99. Before validating a big game like Dying Light Or Resident Evil Village Gold Editionalso check the download size and free space on your microSD card, as well as the precise end date indicated on the eShop sheet, which may vary depending on the region.