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Hogwarts Legacy (Nintendo Switch Digital): Standard $9 or Deluxe Edition

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Nintendo eShop has Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) for $10.49.

Nintendo eShop also has Hogwarts Legacy (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) for $8.99.

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About this Game:
  • Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.
  • Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.

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Nintendo eShop has Hogwarts Legacy: Digital Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) for $10.49.

Nintendo eShop also has Hogwarts Legacy (Nintendo Switch Digital Download) for $8.99.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Eragorn for finding this deal.

About this Game:
  • Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG set in the world introduced in the Harry Potter books. Explore and discover magical beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and become the wizard you want to be.
  • Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Live the Unwritten.

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Steven409
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For most games, yes. But not for this game.
You can absolutely borrow the Switch 1 cartridge, purchase the Switch 2 upgrade through the menu, and download the Switch 2 digital version directly to your Switch 2. No cartridge required when playing the Switch 2 version.
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Didn't do the borrowing thing so can't comment on that.

CAN comment on the game - beat on PS5, Xbox One, and Switch to try all versions.

Game is totally there, totally playable, but significantly downgraded for Switch, both in terms of graphics and for the added loads between zones. Still amazing that they got it to work at all, and still totally enjoyable.

On Switch 2 "update", it looks fantastic and doesn't have the long loads. Like a version halfway between Xbox One and PS5.

Also, if you just play the Switch version on Switch 2 (without the upgrade purchase), load times are significantly shorter.
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Outrager
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I think it's $10 to upgrade to Switch 2 edition. I also heard you can borrow the cartridge from a friend or library and pay the Switch 2 upgrade and not need the cartridge anymore to play.
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Community Reviews

Hogwarts Legacy on Switch is a playable but heavily downgraded port, while the Switch 2 upgrade sharply improves the experience with much better graphics and far shorter load times. The digital version can be upgraded through the eShop, and the Switch 2 version can be downloaded and played without keeping the Switch 1 cartridge once the upgrade is unlocked. Digital Deluxe adds cosmetics and a battle arena for a small extra cost. The game is set about 100 years before the books, with no Harry Potter specific spoilers.

  • The upgrade path works for a Switch 1 digital purchase, and the eShop can install both versions automatically.

    Reprievable

  • Switch 2 performance can look significantly better than the Switch version, with fewer long zone-to-zone loads.

    E_M__

  • Loading time improvements when entering and leaving village buildings can make the game feel more playable.

    Jelka

  • Digital Deluxe content can add cosmetics and a battle arena for an extra $1.50.

    dalto

  • The cartridge workaround is disputed, with some guidance stating the cartridge remains required.

    AmusedPen5127

  • The Switch 2 upgrade discount setup reportedly requires reaching an early point in the game before the upgrade option appears.

    nfor

  • Switch 1 on Switch 2 without purchasing the upgrade can still have shorter load times, but it remains a downgraded Switch version experience.

    E_M__

  • For Switch 1 digital owners who already bought DLC, the $10 upgrade still requires obtaining new Switch 2 DLC.

    JdeeohdoubleG

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Jan 2, 2026 3:13 PM
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njbasileJan 2, 2026 3:13 PM
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How does this run on Switch 1?
Jan 2, 2026 3:21 PM
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RobertL5359Jan 2, 2026 3:21 PM
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Quote from njbasile View quoted comment :
How does this run on Switch 1?
Someone commented on the thread:
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CAN comment on the game - beat on PS5, Xbox One, and Switch to try all versions.

Game is totally there, totally playable, but significantly downgraded for Switch, both in terms of graphics and for the added loads between zones. Still amazing that they got it to work at all, and still totally enjoyable.

On Switch 2 "update", it looks fantastic and doesn't have the long loads. Like a version halfway between Xbox One and PS5.

Also, if you just play the Switch version on Switch 2 (without the upgrade purchase), load times are significantly shorter.
Jan 2, 2026 4:28 PM
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masterz13Jan 2, 2026 4:28 PM
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Wish it had cross-platform saves so I could re-buy it and move my Xbox save to it.
Jan 2, 2026 4:29 PM
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masterz13Jan 2, 2026 4:29 PM
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Quote from tanman99 View quoted comment :
Quick question about the plot of the game. I read it's a prequel to the books. Are there any spoilers for the books in the game? My daughter just got into HP and hasn't finished the series yet but wants to play the game. Just want to see if she can without spoilers.
I don't believe so. A few of the notable last names like Weasley, but no Harry Potter stuff.
Jan 2, 2026 4:46 PM
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silver8Jan 2, 2026 4:46 PM
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Ah, so basically if I purchase this for switch 2 I would have to pay $9 for this, then go into settings and pay an extra $10 then I will have the switch 2 version? Making this game $19 for switch 2.
Jan 2, 2026 6:35 PM
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JdeeohdoubleGJan 2, 2026 6:35 PM
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For those of you with the digital version of switch 1 with the DLC: If you buy the $10 upgrade, you have to get a new DLC for the switch 2 version.
Jan 2, 2026 6:38 PM
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maiconmJan 2, 2026 6:38 PM
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I have switch OLED, which one should I buy?

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Jan 2, 2026 6:46 PM
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daltoJan 2, 2026 6:46 PM
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Quote from maiconm View quoted comment :
I have switch OLED, which one should I buy?
The digital deluxe edition includes some cosmetics and a battle arena. It isn't must have, but I would definitely get it for an extra $1.50.

The fact that have a switch OLED doesn't matter, just don't get the Switch 2 Edition.
Jan 2, 2026 8:11 PM
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kevinc21oxJan 2, 2026 8:11 PM
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Quote from ondinnonk View quoted comment :
hopefully you got this for free on epic during the game awards (:
PC only
Jan 2, 2026 11:59 PM
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OtochimaruJan 2, 2026 11:59 PM
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Quote from crono3 View quoted comment :
That's exactly how it works for this game. You play through the intro and then on the main menu there is an option for a discount on the S2 version. This actually adds a DLC to your account that is the discount and the S2 version will only be $10 for you. At any point you can give the cart back (or return a borrowed virtual card), it's not needed for the discount or the Switch 2 game. This only works for Hogwarts Legacy since they have this unique setup for the discount.
I think I'll do that, gonna get it at the library and test it out.
Jan 4, 2026 4:42 AM
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bskousenJan 4, 2026 4:42 AM
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Quote from tanman99 View quoted comment :
Quick question about the plot of the game. I read it's a prequel to the books. Are there any spoilers for the books in the game? My daughter just got into HP and hasn't finished the series yet but wants to play the game. Just want to see if she can without spoilers.
There are no spoilers. It occurs about 100 years before the books. I loved the game.

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