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.
However, Mario Kart World isn't the only game for 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 a free pack-in. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, serving as a free tech demo for the DualSense controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with 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 backlash against Nintendo's pricing strategy is now evident in the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely ignored the chat. It appears that Nintendo may continue to face pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.
For more insights, check out 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.
