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Nintendo Defends $80 Price for Mario Kart World Ahead of Upcoming Direct

Executives emphasize the game's expansive content and value as U.S. preorder delays persist due to tariff evaluations.

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Overview

  • Nintendo maintains that the $80 price for Mario Kart World reflects its vast content and entertainment value.
  • The company evaluates game pricing individually, considering content and value for each title.
  • Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. remain delayed as Nintendo assesses the impact of new tariffs.
  • Mario Kart World will be a flagship launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, releasing on June 5, 2025.
  • Further details about Mario Kart World are expected during the Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 17, 2025.