Overview

• The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, priced at $450 for the console alone and $500 in a bundle with Mario Kart World.
• Flagship titles like Mario Kart World are priced at $80, with Nintendo citing robust content and expansive gameplay as justification.
• Upgrade packs for Zelda titles, including Breath of the Wild, will cost $10 for existing owners, offering improved performance and exclusive features.
• Nintendo has delayed U.S. pre-orders indefinitely to assess the impact of newly imposed tariffs on pricing and market conditions.
• Executives emphasize a value-based pricing strategy for games, with costs determined by content and experience rather than uniform pricing.