The anticipated release of Mario Kart World for the Switch 2 comes with a surprising MSRP of $80, representing a significant price increase in gaming. Analysts from Niko Partners suggest this may signal a broader industry trend toward higher price points, especially for Nintendo's first-party titles. Factors contributing to this rise include increased production costs for advanced Game Cards. The game's pricing could influence other upcoming titles, like GTA 6, which is rumored to also launch at $80. Discounts on Nintendo titles are rare, making these higher prices noteworthy.
"While there has been some sticker shock regarding the price of games increasing from $60 to $70 or $80, these price-points are set to become industry standard over the next two years, especially so for Nintendo first-party games."
"One reason for the higher price is the increased cost of the new and faster Game Cards themselves, with higher capacities being more expensive to manufacture than a PS5 Blu-ray disc."
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