Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is being inundated with angry comments from users demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of complaints about the pricing strategy for Nintendo’s next-generation console, particularly the $449.99 price tag on the Switch 2 and the contentious $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle is also available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.
It's not just Mario Kart World; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are also priced at $79.99. Additionally, Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial video game, Welcome Tour, which many fans argue should be included for free, similar to how Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 console, also serving as a tech demo for the DualSense controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes the following:
- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable
The outcry over Nintendo's pricing strategy is now spilling over into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have, perhaps understandably, chosen to ignore the chat. It appears likely that Nintendo will continue to face similar feedback from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to address these pricing concerns.
For more detailed insights, be sure to read IGN’s article on what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.
If you missed any announcements, you can catch up on all the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
