The Nintendo Switch 2, a highly anticipated sequel console by Nintendo, is hitting the market on June 5, 2025, taking the market by storm with its pricing. Why are people so upset about pricing, though?
The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at $449.99 at launch, while the first console was released at the price of $299.99. But why are these prices higher? The Nintendo Switch was a console that Nintendo made out of panic as their previous release, the Wii U, was a flop. The rush in the development of the Nintendo Switch led to problems with the consoles, like terrible stick drift or dim screens. The gap between the First and Second Nintendo Switch is 8 years, and in this time, Nintendo had a lot of time to plan and develop the Nintendo Switch 2. This can explain some of the jump in price, and inflation can account for the rest.
Why are some people still upset about pricing, then? This is because of the price of video games. They are reported to cost 80 dollars digitally and 90 for a physical copy. These prices make the Nintendo Switch 2 unaffordable for many. Another reason people are outraged about prices is that you need to buy a Nintendo Direct membership to use the new voice chat feature.
However, the Mario Kart World bundle is $499.99, which makes the game more affordable if bought with the console. This option is for people who know they want to play the new Mario Kart Game.
However, people are still going to buy this console as they believe the pros outweigh the cons. People need to look into their own values and capabilities to see if they should buy the new console. The only question left to ask is, are you buying the Nintendo Switch 2?
