Switch《薩爾達傳說：曠野之息》DLC同捆版在NS2發售後的價格暴漲，確實是一個相當有趣且略帶諷刺的市場現象。原本只是作為“附帶內容”存在的版本，在二手市場上卻搖身一變成高價收藏品，甚至讓不少玩家和投資者摸不著頭腦。究其原因，可以歸結為以下幾個關鍵因素：

1. “絕版效應”的突然爆發

在NS2公佈後，任天堂逐步調整舊機型的生產和銷售策略，許多經典遊戲的實體版也隨之進入“自然退市”狀態。《曠野之息》DLC同捆版本身就是NS早期推出的特殊版本，發行量有限，且後續並未再版。當玩家意識到這款實體版可能成為“最後一批搭載完整DLC的卡帶”時，市場的供需關係瞬間失衡，價格自然水漲船高。

2. 數字版DLC的“隱形焦慮”推波助瀾

《曠野之息》的DLC雖然可以在eShop購買，但數位內容始終存在“平臺依賴性”——如果未來NS2不相容舊帳號，或者任天堂調整伺服器政策，這些DLC的長期可玩性就會被打上問號。相比之下，實體版DLC同捆卡帶成“一勞永逸”的解決方案，尤其吸引那些對數字生態持懷疑態度的收藏型玩家。

3. 黃牛與投機者的“預期炒作”

NS2的相容性尚未完全明朗時，市場已經湧現出一批“賭徒型”賣家。他們押注NS2可能無法直接繼承NS的DLC許可權（類似PS5初期對PS4內容的相容混亂），於是提前掃貨DLC同捆版，製造人為稀缺。即便後來任天堂確認向下相容，高價慣性已經形成，短期內難以回落。

4. 玩家社群的“情懷溢價”

《曠野之息》本身是NS時代最具標誌性的作品之一，而DLC同捆版恰好代表“完整體驗”的實體化象徵。對於核心粉絲而言，這款卡帶不僅是遊戲載體，更是時代紀念品。這種情感需求讓部分人願意支付遠超實際價值的金額，進而拉高市場價格。

5. 任天堂的“冷處理”策略間接助長

任天堂向來對舊作實體版的再版態度保守，尤其是包含DLC的版本（參考《瑪利歐賽車8 豪華版》的DLC卡帶同樣稀缺）。官方的不作為讓市場自行消化存量，導致供需關係徹底傾斜，最終演變成“奇貨可居”的局面。

荒誕的結局：DLC同捆比遊戲本體還貴

最諷刺的是，如今單獨購買《曠野之息》本體卡帶+DLC數字碼的總成本，可能遠低於二手市場的DLC同捆版。而NS2的《曠野之息》雖然畫質更優，卻沒有包含DLC。目前這種價格倒掛現象，本質上是由稀缺性、投機心理和玩家執念共同驅動的非理性狂歡。或許再過幾年，當NS2完全普及、DLC的推出不再成為懸念時，這場泡沫才會真正破裂——但在那之前，這張小小的卡帶仍會繼續書寫它的“理財神話”。

The sudden price surge of the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC bundle edition for Nintendo Switch following the release of the NS2 is an intriguing—and somewhat ironic—market phenomenon. Originally released merely as a “bonus content” version, this physical edition has now morphed into a highly sought-after collector’s item on the second-hand market, leaving many gamers and investors puzzled. Several key factors contribute to this unexpected shift:

1. The sudden burst of the “out-of-print effect”
Following the announcement of the NS2, Nintendo began adjusting its production and sales strategies for older hardware. Many physical editions of classic games gradually entered a “natural discontinuation” phase. The DLC bundle version of Breath of the Wild was a special edition released early in the Switch’s life cycle, produced in limited quantities and never reprinted. As players began to realize this version might be among the last cartridges to include all DLC content, supply and demand were thrown off balance, causing prices to soar.

2. The “invisible anxiety” surrounding digital DLC
Although the DLC for Breath of the Wild is still available on the eShop, digital content inherently carries platform dependency. Should the NS2 eventually prove incompatible with older accounts, or if Nintendo alters its server policy, the long-term accessibility of this content could be jeopardized. In contrast, the physical DLC bundle edition offers a “once-and-for-all” solution, making it especially attractive to collectors skeptical of the digital ecosystem.

3. Scalpers and speculators stoking the flames
Even before the compatibility of the NS2 was officially clarified, opportunistic sellers had already flooded the market. Betting on the possibility that NS2 might not carry over DLC licenses from the original Switch—similar to the compatibility confusion seen in the early PS5 days—these speculators rushed to buy up remaining DLC bundle stock, artificially driving scarcity. Even after Nintendo confirmed backward compatibility, the inflated prices had already taken hold, and market inertia kept them high.

4. Emotional value within the player community
Breath of the Wild stands as one of the most iconic titles of the Switch era, and the DLC bundle edition represents the “complete experience” in physical form. For dedicated fans, this cartridge is more than just a medium—it’s a time capsule. This emotional attachment compels some to pay well above the actual market value, further driving up prices.

5. Nintendo’s passive stance indirectly fuels demand
Nintendo has historically been conservative about reissuing older physical titles, especially versions that include DLC. The rarity of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC cartridge serves as another example. This lack of reprints allows the market to self-regulate with dwindling stock, ultimately creating a situation where the remaining copies become “hot commodities.”

The absurd twist: the DLC bundle is now more expensive than the base game
Ironically, purchasing the base Breath of the Wild cartridge and the DLC separately via digital code now costs significantly less than acquiring the second-hand physical DLC bundle. Even the upgraded Breath of the Wild experience on the NS2, despite its enhanced visuals, does not include the DLC. This inverted price logic stems from a volatile mix of scarcity, speculative behavior, and fan-driven emotional value. Perhaps, a few years down the road—once the NS2 fully saturates the market and the DLC becomes a non-issue—this bubble will finally burst. Until then, this tiny cartridge continues to write its own chapter in the myth of “gaming as an investment.”