Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "DROP the PRICE" Demands
Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been overwhelmed with angry comments from users demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a sea of complaints regarding the pricing strategy for the next-generation console, which includes the $449.99 Nintendo Switch 2 and the highly debated $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.
The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail at $449.99, but there's also a bundle option available with Mario Kart World included for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.
Mario Kart World isn't the only game stirring controversy with its $79.99 price. Other titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry this price point.
Further fueling the fire, Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which fans argue should be a free pack-in. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 console, 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 has spilled over into the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters choosing to ignore the chat. It's clear that Nintendo may continue to face such criticism from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to address these 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. Also, don't miss out on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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