In its recent Direct, Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 will retail at $449, one of its highest prices for a console. A limited bundle including Mario Kart World will cost $499.99, despite ongoing inflation. Reactions to the pricing have varied, especially since earlier predictions leaned toward a $399 price tag. Historically, Nintendo's first-party games priced around $60 are also increasing to the new $70 standard. The Switch 1 and its variants remain competitively priced, highlighting increased market pressures as pre-orders begin on April 9.
Nintendo's new Switch 2 pricing strategy reflects the impacts of inflation and changing market norms, marking it as one of the company's most expensive consoles ever at $449.
The release of the Switch 2 at a $449 price point challenges previous expectations, suggesting a shift in consumer willingness to pay for gaming upgrades amid economic changes.
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