Nintendo's inaugural post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is being inundated with frustrated comments from users demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a deluge of complaints about the pricing strategy for Nintendo's transition to the next generation, spotlighting the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the controversial $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle option is also available, including Mario Kart World for $499.99, which saves customers $30 on the game's standalone price.
The Treehouse live chat is reflecting the widespread dissatisfaction among fans. But Mario Kart World isn't the only title causing a stir; other Switch 2 Edition games, like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at $79.99.
Nintendo has also faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many believe should be a free inclusion. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, doubling as a complimentary 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 outcry over Nintendo's pricing is now spilling into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have, understandably, chosen to ignore the chat. It seems inevitable that Nintendo will continue to face this kind of backlash from the gaming community, increasing the pressure on the company to address these pricing concerns.
For a deeper dive into the issue, don't miss IGN's analysis on what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.
And, if you missed any announcements, be sure to catch up with all the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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