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Nintendo has announced that the recently announced Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, an enhanced re-release of the original Wii game with the 3DS content intact, will cost $59.99. Prospective players can pre-order the title on the Switch eShop.


This decision does seem strange since Metroid Prime Remastered is priced at $39.99. Fans have expressed mild disappointment about Donkey Kong Country Returns HD not being a substantial enough visual overhaul, with some even saying that it looks worse in several regards when analyzing the reveal trailer.

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[Shifty1897]

It's crazy to me that Forever Entertainment landed this contract. Judging by the number of issues and graphical downgrades people found in the trailer vs the Wii version, they better start crunching.

 

[NahaNago]

ouch! I was really hoping for that 40 price tag.

 

[nial]

Low, even for Nintendo.

 

[ADiTAR]

It's crazy to me that Forever Entertainment landed this contract. Judging by the number of issues and graphical downgrades people found in the trailer vs the Wii version, they better start crunching.

what downgrades? video?

 

[jshackles]

Does Nintendo even release games that are cheaper than $60 for their major franchises? This was always gonna be $60.

 

[That Damn Kid]

 

[Power Pro]

Does Nintendo even release games that are cheaper than $60 for their major franchises? This was always gonna be $60.

What's so perplexing, is that their best effort for a re-release on the Switch was Metroid Prime, and that was only $40. If any deserved to be $60, it's that one. Yet all these lazy looking ports (Luigi's Mansion 2, and this) are getting the full $60 tacked on.

 

[lestar]

 

[MiguelItUp]

Not surprised, it's Nintendo. They've been in their remaster era for a bit now, and they showed us how they like to price them pretty quickly.

 

[bender]

Does Nintendo even release games that are cheaper than $60 for their major franchises? This was always gonna be $60.

Metroid Prime HD was $29.99. Pikmin 1 + 2 was $49.99.

 

[Astral Dog]

What's so perplexing, is that their best effort for a re-release on the Switch was Metroid Prime, and that was only $40. If any deserved to be $60, it's that one. Yet all these lazy looking ports (Luigi's Mansion 2, and this) are getting the full $60 tacked on.

because they need Metroid Prime to reach more players, DK is a big brand, it will sell at $60

Nintendo's price strategies work well as the market is willing to pay for their games if it was up to me i would price all their remasters at $40 as well, but i would be stupid to do so with such premium brands

the qualiy has to be good however, those Wii port comparisons are concerning

 

[EverydayBeast]

Try to find the original version than I know that sounds harsh but before we diss the $60 price point most of these hd releases are for new people anyway.

 

[Mercenary09]

Duh. Did anyone expect different? Nintendo are the masters at releasing remasters with hardly any work put into them for full price. It's why I get so annoyed at people when they complain about Sony releasing remasters as at least they put work into theirs. Nintendo knows the thing will sell regardless.

 

[Ozzie666]

That's a lot of bananas.

Fools like me who keep buying things like Luigi Mansion 2., $70 game here. But no regrets. I am empowering Nintendo to do high prices for remakes.

 

[clarky]

Try to find the original version than I know that sounds harsh but before we diss the $60 price point most of these hd releases are for new people anyway.

Ridiculous take. This is a cash grab and taking the piss out of loyal Nintendo fans. $40 would be more like it even then this looks like a low effort "remaster"

 

[Sub_Level]

100% worth it if you haven’t played before. One of the best platformers I ever played and arguably the best Wii game. If you have played it already then yeah I agree its a bad price.

 

[Pejo]

 

[Fbh]

It's Nintendo of course it will be full price.
Get ready for all the remasters on the Switch 2 which will be $70 for a basic resolution and FPS boost

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

Donkey Kong Country Returns is very good 2d game

 

[iHaunter]

Nintendo is gross, it will sell millions.

 

[RCU005]

what downgrades? video?

 

[Lokaum D+]

Another U$ 5 rental, fuck u Nintendo

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

Nintendo's price strategies work well as the market is willing to pay for their games

It works, it's true, but at least here on the forum, there are already doubts regarding this pricing policy. Nintendo games, no matter how special they are, are still games, force $60 on a simple game, consumers need to react or they will pay $70 on the next gen for software whose real value is much lower.

 

[clarky]

Donkey Kong Country Returns is very good 2d game

Is it worth $19 though?

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

Is it worth $19 though?

I don't know, how much does Ori cost on Switch? the same price is fairer than $60

 

[clarky]

I don't know, how much does Ori cost on Switch? the same price is the fairest

Got to be $19 at most....................


Edit: You're actually bang on lol:

 

[Buggy Loop]

Nope

I'm not attached enough to the franchise to pay that. Haven't even finished tropical freeze. Arrogant Sony is nothing next to arrogant Nintendo and their pricing, they need a kick in the teeth.

 

[MastAndo]

I'll check it out when it's on sale for $55 in a few years.

 

[CherryFalls]

no reason it shouldnt be full price, cant wait for it

 

[Dorfdad]

Wait till them $70.00 switch 2 games hit…

Please understand..

 

[diffusionx]

What's so perplexing, is that their best effort for a re-release on the Switch was Metroid Prime, and that was only $40. If any deserved to be $60, it's that one. Yet all these lazy looking ports (Luigi's Mansion 2, and this) are getting the full $60 tacked on.

Luigi's Mansion 2 isn't lazy, look at the DF video. They brought the game up to LM3 standards.

 

[Astral Dog]

It works, it's true, but at least here on the forum, there are already doubts regarding this pricing policy. Nintendo games, no matter how special they are, are still games, force $60 on a simple game, consumers need to react or they will pay $70 on the next gen for software whose real value is much lower.

That depends on them and on the market tbf, seeing how the economy is going, i think Nintendo will push more digital sales compared to this gen, and more promotions like the Vouchers ,add more value to their online service.

Its unlikely they will lower retail prices though, at most they keep some games at $60

 

[Esppiral]

Classic Nintendo, it surprises me that it surprises people.

 

[Codes 208]

Shocking absolutely no one

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

And Nintendo had mercy on its customers... Because they would price it at $70.

 

[kyubajin]

Bought Metroid Prime Remastered day 1, not buying this game until it's 40€ or less

 

[Shakka43]

 

[Emedan]

What's so perplexing, is that their best effort for a re-release on the Switch was Metroid Prime, and that was only $40. If any deserved to be $60, it's that one. Yet all these lazy looking ports (Luigi's Mansion 2, and this) are getting the full $60 tacked on.

For some fucking reason is Luigis Mansion 2 HD priced more expensive here in Sweden than TOTK.. what the fuck? I was gonna pick it up but not for that price.

 

[UltimaKilo]

I would hate considered for $45 or less, but not $60.

 

[Regginator]

I know they're a commercial company and their whole raison d'être is making money for their glorious and divine shareholders, but nevertheless it remains a disgrace. Charging 60 bucks for a lackluster, barebones upressed remaster of a 14 year (albeit great) game is ridiculous, and truly something only Nintendo would do - and miraculously always get away with. They know they have great games, and they're willing to squeeze every penny out of it. More often than not with success, unfortunately.

Especially bewildering considering Metroid Prime Remaster - which was pretty much a remake considering how much improved it looked and played - was only twothirds of that.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

DK is not a premium franchise, them treating it like one is the one thing I will never understand about Nintendo.

 

[Robb]

Not unexpected, but still disappointing.

 

[Mowcno]

Crash Nsane Trilogy - a complete remake of 3 games - $40

Spyro Reignited - a complete remake of 3 games - $40

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - A lazy remaster - $60

When Activision destroys you on value you know you screwed up.

 

[Portugeezer]

 

[TheGodfather07]

Lol people were naive enough to think Nintendo would price it at $40? In their eyes, they're doing us a favour selling it for only $60! That's how arrogant Nintendo actually are. Success always makes it worse too. Watch Nintendo get even worse with switch 2. These corps just can't help themselves.

 

[EDMIX]

Crash Nsane Trilogy - a complete remake of 3 games - $40

Spyro Reignited - a complete remake of 3 games - $40

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - A lazy remaster - $60

When Activision destroys you on value you know you screwed up.

I'm saying!

I've been telling people for years. Its easy to pick on Activision or EA or something, but its like people are either blind, dumb or deaf to Nintendo's greed and scumminess

 

[Esppiral]

no reason it shouldnt be full price, cant wait for it

You are part of the problem.

 

[GymWolf]

Based nintendo.

 

[EDMIX]

no reason it shouldnt be full price, cant wait for it

This is some wild delulu....

I mean, you forgot this at the end of your post ( /s )

You are part of the problem.

Pretty much.

Only the fucking greediest of greedy companies charge full price for a damn remaster, a port... , but so long as sheep exist, they will mindlessly spend I guess lol

I'm not even suggesting free or something, I get the port team needs to be paid, but no remaster should be full price lol They charge that based on greed, its a completed game merely being ported.