Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2, showcasing enhanced performance capable of running next-gen titles like Donkey Kong Bananza and Metroid Prime 4. The base console is priced at $449.99, making it the most expensive system in Nintendo's history, fueled partly by inflationary pressures affecting production costs. In response, fans have voiced their frustration over the pricing during livestreams, demanding a price drop. Additionally, some first-party games will now retail for $79.99, raising the premium game price threshold. A Mario Kart World bundle will be available for $499.99, offering a small discount from purchasing separately.
Nintendo's reveal of the Switch 2 confirms a technologically advanced console, yet its price of $449.99 raises concerns among hardcore fans.
The Switch 2's price point is $449.99, making it the most expensive Nintendo console ever, raising the maximum limit for premium games to $79.99.
Fans expressed outrage over the Switch 2's pricing during the announcement, calling for Nintendo to reduce costs in a flood of online complaints.
The high pricing of the Switch 2 is attributed to inflation and escalating costs of materials, causing prices for consoles and games to rise significantly.
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