Nintendo Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "DROP the PRICE" Demands

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with a wave of angry comments from users demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a flood of complaints about the pricing strategy for Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, which is set to retail at $449.99. The controversy peaks with the new Mario Kart World game, priced at a hefty $79.99.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle is also available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's price.

Mario Kart World isn't the only game stirring up controversy with its $79.99 price tag. 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 video game experience, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 console, serving as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes 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 backlash against Nintendo's pricing strategy is now spilling over into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have, perhaps understandably, chosen to ignore the chat. It seems likely that Nintendo will continue to face this kind of feedback from the gaming community, increasing the pressure on the company to address these concerns.

For more context, be sure to check out IGN’s article revealing what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

And, in case you missed out, check out all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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