Nintendo Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "Drop the Price" Demands

Nintendo's inaugural post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with frustrated comments from users demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick scan of the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of discontent regarding the pricing strategy for Nintendo's next-generation console, particularly the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the contentious $79.99 cost for the flagship game, Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system is set to retail for $449.99, but a bundle option is also available, which includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 savings on the game's price. However, the pricing doesn't stop there. Other titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, categorized as Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, are also priced at $79.99.

The live chat during the Treehouse presentation has been as tumultuous as one might anticipate. Additionally, Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial experience, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free, similar to Astro's Playroom on the PlayStation 5, which serves as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes the following components:

• 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 outrage over Nintendo’s pricing strategy has spilled into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely sidestepped the controversy. It appears that Nintendo may continue to face backlash from the gaming community, increasing the pressure on the company to reconsider its pricing.

For a deeper understanding of the situation, you can read IGN’s article on what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

For those who missed it, be sure to catch up on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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