Let the market decide if the pricing is correct. That’s what’s happening with Tesla right now.
danvsmondays
Tldr: buzzwords about market conditions. Basically “because we can”
t0m999
If droves of people buy the console, then it’s not overpriced
MR_MEME_42
The price for the console and the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle are fine as $450 is around the average price of a new console at launch. But the games being $80-90 is ridiculous.
JerbearCuddles
The thing is, the “correct” price is what people are willing to pay. We’ll see who is right or wrong when it comes out. But something tells me the consumer is not as steadfast as we claim on Reddit.
MajesOMG23
Nintendo defends Switch 2 pricing as gamers look sideways at their wallets like “…really?”
hotstepper77777
I don’t care what bullshit they try to pull to justify it. I’m not paying those prices, and won’t be for some time.
I hope this turns into a Wii U situation for them.
Deidarac5
Switch 2 obviously is a fair price for the tech if you think steam deck is worth 400, however lack of games and other features could hurt it. If switch 2 could use steam or game pass it would sell like hotcakes.
Iggy_Slayer
The console price isn’t really a problem although it does look silly costing the same price as a MUCH stronger console. It’s the game prices that are out of control. It just looks ridiculous to see years old switch 1 ports being sold for $70-$80 and a mario kart game costing more to buy than games that cost $200m+ to make.
levitikush
Switch sold 150 million units and Reddit professors really think people aren’t going to buy a beefed up version of it with exclusive software 🤣it’s got an exclusive Fromsoft game ffs, it’s gonna sell just fine.
TwiKing
When I realize it costs as much as a tablet I bought 4 years ago or as much as a barely mid gpu, it doesn’t seem so bad. The game prices are what worry me..5 games and that’s already another console.
Charrbard
Pre-orders will sell out cause of scalpers. All new tech does. 9070XT has ample supply, mid-range. Sells out near instantly online. Stores get a regular supply.
Between scalpers/resell, and tarrifs, bet we see these on Ebay for $1k.
Made_Human
$450 is a little high but it didn’t bother me as much as the games being up to $90, and probably even higher when Nintendo decides to test the waters again.
And of course thanks to King Scumbag’s tarrifs the prices will be even higher. I didn’t think I could hate him and his pathetic cult more than I already did but here we are
Wooshio
The price will not matter, It will still be sold out for months. Between the hardcore Nintendo fans, scalpers, and everyone in between they will sell just fine. I guarantee it.
Drokovision
Imagine a Pokémon trash Game for 90€. Not even if i got elon’s money
RedCaine1
sure they do, i expect that stuff gets sold out and people will be so hyped they bite the prices :).
bdu-komrad
And I defend my choice not to buy it!
RosieQParker
Address all complaints to the management.
Ok_Habit2983
Fuck you Nintendo
MessyRaptor2047
Have to admit that I haven’t been near a Nintendo console since the mid 90s.
TokyoGNSD2
“Please Understand!”
etrayo
Lmao. Their excuse for $80-$90 games is that they’re offering a “unique” experience? If that isn’t the most business response when there is no good response. They’re charging $80-$90 because they know they can. That’s the only reason.
VegetableBusiness330
Might just buy the MK bundle n see if the games price go down idk man so stupid
Obrusnine
Screw Nintendo. Honestly the problem isn’t even the pricing, it’s the artificial scarcity and lack of discounts that Nintendo uses to keep the prices of used games high. I’m tired of being nickel and aimed by Nintendo, the Switch 1 was my last Nintendo console.
Andy016
Reap what you sow Nintendo…
$80 For a game ….. you have lost your damn minds!!
Plastic_Cameltoe
I’ve had an nes, snes, Gameboy, DS lite, N64, wii, wiiu, a d a switch.
I think I’m gonna sit this one out unless the price drops.
I have a lot of versions of Mario kart, SMW, or Zelda to play if I feel the urge.
Consistent_Sorbet194
Imagine if they just waited until the tariff announcement and said the price was due to tariffs
EuropaWeGo
Seems like my future is going to consist of indie games as they’re usually fairly priced and I feel like I get my money’s worth, most of the time.
Greenfire32
Nobody is upset about the Switch 2 price.
It’s the games they’re mad about.
symbolic503
$450 for switch 2 is fine
$500 for switch 2 + mario kart bundle is fine
$80-$90 for a game is not fine
THSiGMARotMG
boo hoo
yeetdabbin
Console price makes perfect sense imo. I was honestly expecting 400-500 USD. People argue that it’s only as strong as a PS4 (which isn’t even a bad thing) but people seem to forget that it’s ALSO a handheld device with its own screen.
If the Switch 2 didn’t have handheld/tabletop mode and was truly a home console only, then yeah I’d be a little suss about the price. But you can use it handheld with a detachable controllers that can also serve as two controllers. Worth the price of admission.
The real shitty thing is the implications of those video game prices. $80 dollars for Mario Kart? Fuck that. I already have apprehension over the current $70 price of games. And now with Nintendo making this push for $80 dollar games, it’s only a matter of time until other studios do the same thing.
Rohkha
« Ooh sorry, guess we were a bit too greedy on that and highballed it. Sorry, we won’t do it again, here, we’ll do the correct pricing. »
Of course they’d double down. There is no way to change the pricing without losing face. Nintendo has no issues sending lawyers to kids doing fan projects of abandoned licences and you think they’d dare lose face over pricing?
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Let the market decide if the pricing is correct. That’s what’s happening with Tesla right now.
Tldr: buzzwords about market conditions. Basically “because we can”
If droves of people buy the console, then it’s not overpriced
The price for the console and the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle are fine as $450 is around the average price of a new console at launch. But the games being $80-90 is ridiculous.
The thing is, the “correct” price is what people are willing to pay. We’ll see who is right or wrong when it comes out. But something tells me the consumer is not as steadfast as we claim on Reddit.
Nintendo defends Switch 2 pricing as gamers look sideways at their wallets like “…really?”
I don’t care what bullshit they try to pull to justify it. I’m not paying those prices, and won’t be for some time.
I hope this turns into a Wii U situation for them.
Switch 2 obviously is a fair price for the tech if you think steam deck is worth 400, however lack of games and other features could hurt it. If switch 2 could use steam or game pass it would sell like hotcakes.
The console price isn’t really a problem although it does look silly costing the same price as a MUCH stronger console. It’s the game prices that are out of control. It just looks ridiculous to see years old switch 1 ports being sold for $70-$80 and a mario kart game costing more to buy than games that cost $200m+ to make.
Switch sold 150 million units and Reddit professors really think people aren’t going to buy a beefed up version of it with exclusive software 🤣it’s got an exclusive Fromsoft game ffs, it’s gonna sell just fine.
When I realize it costs as much as a tablet I bought 4 years ago or as much as a barely mid gpu, it doesn’t seem so bad. The game prices are what worry me..5 games and that’s already another console.
Pre-orders will sell out cause of scalpers. All new tech does. 9070XT has ample supply, mid-range. Sells out near instantly online. Stores get a regular supply.
Between scalpers/resell, and tarrifs, bet we see these on Ebay for $1k.
$450 is a little high but it didn’t bother me as much as the games being up to $90, and probably even higher when Nintendo decides to test the waters again.
And of course thanks to King Scumbag’s tarrifs the prices will be even higher. I didn’t think I could hate him and his pathetic cult more than I already did but here we are
The price will not matter, It will still be sold out for months. Between the hardcore Nintendo fans, scalpers, and everyone in between they will sell just fine. I guarantee it.
Imagine a Pokémon trash Game for 90€. Not even if i got elon’s money
sure they do, i expect that stuff gets sold out and people will be so hyped they bite the prices :).
And I defend my choice not to buy it!
Address all complaints to the management.
Fuck you Nintendo
Have to admit that I haven’t been near a Nintendo console since the mid 90s.
“Please Understand!”
Lmao. Their excuse for $80-$90 games is that they’re offering a “unique” experience? If that isn’t the most business response when there is no good response. They’re charging $80-$90 because they know they can. That’s the only reason.
Might just buy the MK bundle n see if the games price go down idk man so stupid
Screw Nintendo. Honestly the problem isn’t even the pricing, it’s the artificial scarcity and lack of discounts that Nintendo uses to keep the prices of used games high. I’m tired of being nickel and aimed by Nintendo, the Switch 1 was my last Nintendo console.
Reap what you sow Nintendo…
$80 For a game ….. you have lost your damn minds!!
I’ve had an nes, snes, Gameboy, DS lite, N64, wii, wiiu, a d a switch.
I think I’m gonna sit this one out unless the price drops.
I have a lot of versions of Mario kart, SMW, or Zelda to play if I feel the urge.
Imagine if they just waited until the tariff announcement and said the price was due to tariffs
Seems like my future is going to consist of indie games as they’re usually fairly priced and I feel like I get my money’s worth, most of the time.
Nobody is upset about the Switch 2 price.
It’s the games they’re mad about.
$450 for switch 2 is fine
$500 for switch 2 + mario kart bundle is fine
$80-$90 for a game is not fine
boo hoo
Console price makes perfect sense imo. I was honestly expecting 400-500 USD. People argue that it’s only as strong as a PS4 (which isn’t even a bad thing) but people seem to forget that it’s ALSO a handheld device with its own screen.
If the Switch 2 didn’t have handheld/tabletop mode and was truly a home console only, then yeah I’d be a little suss about the price. But you can use it handheld with a detachable controllers that can also serve as two controllers. Worth the price of admission.
The real shitty thing is the implications of those video game prices. $80 dollars for Mario Kart? Fuck that. I already have apprehension over the current $70 price of games. And now with Nintendo making this push for $80 dollar games, it’s only a matter of time until other studios do the same thing.
« Ooh sorry, guess we were a bit too greedy on that and highballed it. Sorry, we won’t do it again, here, we’ll do the correct pricing. »
Of course they’d double down. There is no way to change the pricing without losing face. Nintendo has no issues sending lawyers to kids doing fan projects of abandoned licences and you think they’d dare lose face over pricing?