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Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Game Costs Draw Mixed Reactions Ahead of June Launch

Set to release on June 5, 2025, the console's $450 price and $70-$80 game costs spark affordability concerns despite strong initial demand projections.

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Overview

  • Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will open on April 9, with the base model priced at $450 and a $500 bundle including Mario Kart World.
  • First-party games, including launch title Mario Kart World, will cost $70-$80, marking a significant price increase compared to previous Nintendo titles.
  • A Japan-exclusive 'Domestic Only' model, priced at approximately $340, introduces region-locking and limited language support, complicating international accessibility.
  • The Switch 2 features a 1080p LCD screen, 256GB of storage, and backward compatibility, but lacks an OLED display and higher storage capacities seen in competing consoles.
  • Analysts predict strong first-year sales driven by pent-up demand, but high prices for the console and games may limit long-term adoption, particularly among price-sensitive consumers.