"Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with 'Drop the Price' Demands"
Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been overwhelmed by a wave of user backlash, with many calling on the company to "DROP THE PRICE." The YouTube chat during the stream is filled with complaints regarding the pricing of Nintendo's transition to the next-generation, particularly the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the controversial $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 itself is set to retail for $449.99, a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game.
However, Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Switch 2 with a $79.99 price point. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also fall into this pricing category.
Nintendo has faced additional criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free. This is in contrast to Astro's Playroom, which comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, serving as a complimentary 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 strong reaction to Nintendo's pricing strategy has spilled over into the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters choosing to ignore the chat comments. It's likely that Nintendo will continue to face such feedback from the gaming community, increasing the pressure to address these pricing concerns.
For more in-depth analysis, check out IGN's article on what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.
In case you missed it, you can also review all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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