Nintendo Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "DROP the PRICE" Demands

Nintendo's inaugural post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is currently inundated with frustrated comments from fans urging the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals widespread discontent regarding the pricing strategy for Nintendo's transition to the next-generation, highlighted by the $449.99 price tag on the Switch 2 and the controversial $79.99 cost for Mario Kart World.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle option is available, which includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 savings on the game's price.

However, Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Switch 2 priced at $79.99. Other titles, such as the Switch 2 Edition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry this price point.

Nintendo has faced additional criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial experience, Welcome Tour, which many fans argue should be a complimentary 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 package includes:

• 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 clearly evident in the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely ignored the ongoing chat. It's becoming apparent that Nintendo may continue to face this type of feedback from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to respond to these concerns.

For more insights, take a look at IGN's article detailing what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

And if you missed it, don't forget to catch up on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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