The upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive game has a low price tag

Rhythm Heaven Groovecoming to Switch this July, will have a starting price that's cheaper than most first-party Nintendo titles. Nintendo has confirmed it Rhythm Heaven Groove will start at $39.99 in both physical and digital formats when it hits store shelves on July 2nd.

Rhythm Heaven Groove is the fifth episode Rhythm Heaven series and the first title in the franchise to come out since then Megamix Rhythm Heaven launched on Nintendo 3DS in 2015. Rhythm Heaven shares some characteristics with WarioWare series, although the former is more musically inclined. In the past Rhythm Heaven games, users navigated through various challenges by tapping the controls. Soundtrack from Rhythm Heaven Groove is composed by producer and composer Mitsuo “Tsunku” Terada.

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Rhythm Heaven Groove will not be an expensive game

One year after Rhythm Heaven Groove was revealed during a Nintendo Direct, fans looking to get their hands on the upcoming title won't have a high price tag for it. Rhythm Heaven Groove is currently listed on the My Nintendo Store for $39.99, and the price applies to both physical and digital copies of the game. Pre-orders at Rhythm Heaven Groove are available now through the My Nintendo Store and Nintendo eShop, and players who pre-order the game digitally can pre-load it closer to the game's launch. The $39.99 price is in stark contrast to the cost of first-party Switch and Switch 2 games.

Some examples of high priced Nintendo titles currently available are Mario Kart World for $79.99 and Pokemon Legends: ZAwhich ranges from $59.99 to $69.99. Price Rhythm Heaven Groove was originally revealed on April 9, when Nintendo shadow-dropped information about Rhythm Heaven Groove on social media. Nintendo has confirmed this Rhythm Heaven Groove will arrive on Thursday, July 2 in both physical and digital formats. Digital download Rhythm Heaven Groove it will require an estimated 3.5GB of available storage, though the final amount will likely be revealed closer to launch. Therefore, Rhythm Heaven Groove it won't require a lot of space or a lot of money for players to enjoy the upcoming experience.

Rhythm Heaven Groove is part of Nintendo's effort to adjust the price

Price $39.99 per Rhythm Heaven Groove might be a welcome sight for Nintendo fans looking to save some cash. Along with a low price Rhythm Heaven GrooveNintendo previously revealed its plans to make Switch 2 first-party digital games cheaper than their physical counterparts. This change will take effect once for first-party Switch 2 games Yoshi and the mysterious book starts on May 21. Coming Yoshi the title will cost $59.99 digitally and physical copies will cost $69.99. While this pricing rule doesn't necessarily apply to all first-party Nintendo games, we'll see how effective Nintendo's price split will be in driving sales.

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However, gamers looking to pick up the new Switch 2 console to play a variety of games may not have long to get the console at its current price of $449.99. With predictions of a potential price increase for the Switch 2 still lingering, time will tell when Nintendo will have no choice but to adjust its pricing.