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

Nintendo's inaugural post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with furious comments from fans demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." The YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of dissatisfaction regarding the pricing of Nintendo's transition to the next generation, highlighted by the $449.99 price tag on the Switch 2 and the controversial $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.

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 price.

But Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Switch 2 priced at $79.99. Other titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry this price point.

Nintendo has faced backlash for charging for the Switch 2's tutorial experience, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a complimentary addition, similar to Astro's Playroom, which is pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 and serves as a free 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 over Nintendo's pricing strategy is now overflowing into the Treehouse livestream, although the presenters have chosen to ignore the chat. It's likely that Nintendo will continue to face similar criticism from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to respond to these concerns.

For a deeper understanding of the situation, don't miss IGN’s article on expert opinions about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

If you missed the event, catch up on all the announcements made during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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