Nintendo is carefully considering several factors to determine the price of the upcoming Switch 2. While analysts predict a $400 price point, Nintendo remains tight-lipped, acknowledging the impact of inflation, fluctuating exchange rates since the original Switch's 2017 launch, and consumer expectations for Nintendo products. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa emphasized the multifaceted nature of this pricing decision, stating that a definitive price cannot yet be revealed.

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The original Switch's $299.99 launch price, maintained for years, provides a benchmark. However, Sony and Microsoft's price increases for their current-gen consoles, driven by rising costs and economic factors, add complexity to the equation. A $400 price for the Switch 2, representing a $100 increase from the original, seems plausible given analyst predictions and the anticipated enhanced power and features of the next-gen console. The Switch OLED ($350) and Switch Lite ($200) models further inform this pricing context. Details about the Switch 2's specifications and capabilities remain limited, beyond the initial teaser video.

Nintendo Switch 2 - First Impressions

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A dedicated Switch 2 Direct presentation is scheduled for April 2nd, promising a more detailed look at the console. This follows a previous reveal showcasing the console's design, a glimpse of what appears to be Mario Kart 9, and a hint at a potential "mouse" mode for the new Joy-Cons. Key unanswered questions remain: the functionality of a new Joy-Con button, the console's processing power, and the purpose of its new ports. Further hands-on events are planned in various global locations.

Importantly, Nintendo confirmed that the original Switch's price will remain unchanged despite the Switch 2's imminent release.