Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been overwhelmed by a deluge of angry comments from fans demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat for the stream reveals a sea of complaints about the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, including the $449.99 Switch 2 and the particularly contentious $79.99 price tag for the new game, Mario Kart World.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail at $449.99, a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's price.
However, Mario Kart World is not the only game stirring controversy. Other Nintendo Switch 2 titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at $79.99. Additionally, Nintendo has faced backlash for charging for the Switch 2's tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free, similar to how Astro's Playroom is pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes equipped 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 uproar over Nintendo's pricing strategy has now spilled over into the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters seemingly choosing to ignore the chat, perhaps understandably. It appears that Nintendo will continue to face this kind of backlash from the gaming community, increasing the pressure on the company to address these concerns.
For more insight into this issue, check out IGN's article which features expert opinions on the pricing of Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World. Additionally, don't miss out on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
