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

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with 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 transition to the next generation, particularly focusing on the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the $79.99 price for the highly anticipated Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail for $449.99, but a bundle option is also available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 savings on the game. Despite this, the pricing has sparked significant backlash among fans.

The Treehouse live chat has been chaotic, reflecting the widespread discontent. Mario Kart World isn't the only title raising eyebrows; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry a $79.99 price tag.

Nintendo has also faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a free pack-in. This sentiment is echoed by comparisons to Astro's Playroom, which comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 and serves as a free tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes:

• 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 has now spilled into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely ignored the chat, perhaps understandably so. It seems inevitable that Nintendo will continue to face this kind of backlash from the gaming community, which may pressure the company to reconsider its pricing strategy.

For a deeper understanding of the situation, check out IGN's article discussing what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

If you missed the event, you can catch up on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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