Time is running out for gamers looking to secure savings on first-party Nintendo titles, as the company's Switch Game Voucher scheme enters its final hours of availability. The popular discount program, which allowed players to purchase two game vouchers for £84 to redeem against selected digital titles, will be permanently withdrawn from sale at 11.59pm on Friday, January 30, 2026.
The Impending Deadline for Nintendo's Discount Scheme
Nintendo announced its decision to discontinue the Switch Game Voucher program last year, and the deadline for purchasing these money-saving tokens is now imminent. This represents the last opportunity for UK gamers to buy vouchers through this scheme, though any vouchers already purchased will remain valid for redemption for one year from their purchase date.
It's important to note that this deadline applies specifically to purchasing new vouchers, not to redeeming existing ones. If you buy vouchers today, they won't expire until January 30, 2027, giving you ample time to decide which games to exchange them for.
How the Voucher System Worked and What You Could Save
The Switch Game Voucher scheme offered significant savings on premium Nintendo titles that rarely see price reductions. By purchasing two vouchers for £84, gamers could save substantial amounts compared to buying games individually at full digital price.
For example, purchasing Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (£49.99) and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (£59.99) separately would cost £109.98. Using vouchers instead would save you £25.98 – a considerable discount for digital purchases.
Important Restrictions and Requirements
Several important restrictions apply to the voucher scheme that potential buyers should be aware of:
- Nintendo Switch Online subscription required: You must have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership to purchase vouchers
- Account limits: You can only have eight active vouchers in your account simultaneously, preventing bulk stockpiling
- No Switch 2 compatibility: Vouchers cannot be redeemed against Nintendo Switch 2 games
- Curated selection: Vouchers can only be used against games from Nintendo's approved list
Interestingly, while vouchers cannot be used directly for Switch 2 titles, they can be redeemed for the original Switch versions of upcoming games like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Players can then upgrade to the Switch 2 versions later for a small additional fee.
What Games Are Available with Vouchers?
The voucher redemption list includes numerous popular first-party Nintendo titles, such as:
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
- And many other premium Nintendo Switch exclusives
The End of an Era for Nintendo Discounts
The discontinuation of the Switch Game Voucher program follows Nintendo's decision last year to end its Gold Points reward scheme, marking what some gamers perceive as a trend toward reduced discount opportunities from the gaming giant. There has been no announcement of a replacement scheme for the upcoming Switch 2 console, leaving uncertainty about whether similar discount programs will be available in the future.
For gamers who have been considering purchasing multiple first-party Nintendo titles, these final hours represent the last chance to benefit from this particular savings scheme before it becomes a relic of gaming history.
