Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with frustrated comments from fans demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick scan of the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a surge of discontent over the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, which is set at $449.99, and the particularly contentious price increase of Mario Kart World to $79.99.
While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.
The Treehouse live chat reflects the heated atmosphere surrounding these price points. However, it's not just Mario Kart World; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at $79.99.
Nintendo has faced additional criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a free pack-in, much like Astro's Playroom, which comes pre-installed on the PlayStation 5 and serves as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes:
The outrage over Nintendo's pricing strategy is now spilling over into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely ignored the chat, perhaps understandably. It's evident that Nintendo will continue to face pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.
For a deeper understanding of the situation, you can read IGN's analysis on what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing. Additionally, don't miss out on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
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