Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been 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 dissatisfaction with the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, particularly the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the controversial $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.
The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail for $449.99, but a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's price.
Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Switch 2 priced at $79.99. Other titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry this price point.
Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, serving as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes:
- 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 backlash against Nintendo's pricing strategy is now evident in the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters choosing to ignore the chat, perhaps understandably. It appears that Nintendo will continue to face pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.
For more insights, check out IGN's article discussing what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.
If you missed any announcements, be sure to review all the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
