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Jan 9, 2026 9:04 AM

Hogwarts Legacy (Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card) $29.99 + Free Shipping w/ Prime or on $35+

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Hogwarts Legacy on Switch 2 is mainly notable for its upgrade path, since the game can be moved from a Switch 1 copy to the Switch 2 version for $10 and then played without keeping the original cartridge in place. That makes borrowing a Switch 1 cart from a library or friend a workable route, and the original can even be deleted after upgrading. The main drawback is pricing, since $29.99 for this card is seen as poor value next to cheaper Switch 1 digital sales and the upgrade fee. A useful option if you are focused on the Switch 2 version.

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  • No. The Switch 2 version can keep working after the Switch 1 copy is returned or deleted, and the upgrade has been reported to work with both digital and physical Switch 1 ownership. One caveat is that it may require progressing in the game before the upgrade becomes available.

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  • Not really if you can find the Switch 1 digital version on sale, because that route has been available for $10 plus a $10 Switch 2 upgrade. The same total can also be reached by borrowing a Switch 1 copy and paying for the upgrade, which makes the $29.99 card less compelling.

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  • Yes. A Switch 1 cartridge can be borrowed from a library or friend, the $10 Switch 2 upgrade can be purchased, and the Switch 2 version can still be played after the Switch 1 copy is returned. This has also been reported to work after deleting the original Switch 1 install.

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Jan 9, 2026 12:38 PM
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tanman99Jan 9, 2026 12:38 PM
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This has been that price at my Target for the last month. It's not a deal.

Just buy the digital S1 version that's been on sale for $10 and upgrade for $10. Or even better, borrow a S1 cart from a friend or the library and upgrade for $10.
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Jan 9, 2026 12:44 PM
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shaddaiJan 9, 2026 12:44 PM
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Quote from tanman99 View quoted comment :
This has been that price at my Target for the last month. It's not a deal.

Just buy the digital S1 version that's been on sale for $10 and upgrade for $10. Or even better, borrow a S1 cart from a friend or the library and upgrade for $10.
Good point on the pricing.

Doesn't the SW2 upgrade require the SW1 cartridge to be in place to play? I don't think "borrowing" is viable. Only exception would be if you started w/the SW1 digital edition.
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Jan 9, 2026 12:50 PM
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tanman99Jan 9, 2026 12:50 PM
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
Good point on the pricing.Doesn't the SW2 upgrade require the SW1 cartridge to be in place to play? I don't think "borrowing" is viable. Only exception would be if you started w/the SW1 digital edition.
For every single other S2 upgrade yes. But for some reason not for Hogwarts. It's been confirmed multiple times and has been working for months now. So either they don't know or don't care about the loophole. From my understanding it works a little differently as you have to play the game to a certain point before you can upgrade.
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
Good point on the pricing.Doesn't the SW2 upgrade require the SW1 cartridge to be in place to play? I don't think "borrowing" is viable. Only exception would be if you started w/the SW1 digital edition.
It doesn't for this game. I just did it myself with an digital switch 1 version. It's the full digital game. I've returned the borrowed game and been playing the switch 2 version with no switch 1 version for the last week. I from my experience can only confirm it works with the digital switch 1 game, but there have been many threads on here and reddit that confirm it works with the physical switch 1 game as well.
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Jan 9, 2026 1:01 PM
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shaddaiJan 9, 2026 1:01 PM
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Quote from tanman99 View quoted comment :
For every single other S2 upgrade yes. But for some reason not for Hogwarts. It's been confirmed multiple times and has been working for months now. So either they don't know or don't care about the loophole. From my understanding it works a little differently as you have to play the game to a certain point before you can upgrade.
Good to know! I'll have to hit up my local library now. Thanks!
Jan 9, 2026 1:01 PM
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ShrewdSnow237Jan 9, 2026 1:01 PM
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Borrowed switch 1 copy from library, paid $10 for switch 2 version, returned switch 1 version, still have switch 2 version...profit??
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Jan 9, 2026 2:39 PM
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NervousAlpaca568Jan 9, 2026 2:39 PM
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A bit expensive considering the price this goes on sale for the switch 1 for

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Jan 9, 2026 3:24 PM
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angelmaldito23Jan 9, 2026 3:24 PM
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as much as i want this game on my switch two i refuse to just buy a key! so Xbox | PS or PC i trust more steam that Nintendo
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Jan 9, 2026 5:16 PM
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E_M__Jan 9, 2026 5:16 PM
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Hey! Let's not help advertise games that help fund people who call for the destruction of the lives of others please.
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Jan 9, 2026 5:53 PM
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bxgirlJan 9, 2026 5:53 PM
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Nice price.
Jan 9, 2026 9:41 PM
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ShawnyMcKnightJan 9, 2026 9:41 PM
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
Good to know! I'll have to hit up my local library now. Thanks!
As someone who lived in a city who had a huge library of games and moved to a smaller city that has none, enjoy this while you can.
Jan 9, 2026 10:05 PM
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ShawnyMcKnightJan 9, 2026 10:05 PM
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Quote from E_M__ View quoted comment :
This comment is objectively wrong and has nothing to do w/ the deal. Stop it.
These people amuse me because they really hoped this game would be unsuccessful thinking that everyone stands with them and when this game sold VERY well they got all worked up... and I enjoyed every minute of it.
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Jan 9, 2026 10:40 PM
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bskousenJan 9, 2026 10:40 PM
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Quote from shaddai View quoted comment :
Good point on the pricing.Doesn't the SW2 upgrade require the SW1 cartridge to be in place to play? I don't think "borrowing" is viable. Only exception would be if you started w/the SW1 digital edition.
Nope. I originally bought the original version for $10 and then upgraded to the Switch 2 version for $10. Then I deleted the original version. Played just fine.

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