Nintendo Switch 2 Livestream Overwhelmed by Price Drop Demands

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with frustrated comments from fans demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of discontent over the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, particularly the $449.99 Switch 2 and the $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself retails for $449.99, but a bundle option is available at $499.99, which includes Mario Kart World and saves customers $30 on the game's price.

However, 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 controversial price point.

Nintendo has faced additional criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans argue should be a free inclusion. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 console, serving as a free tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes equipped with:

• 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 against Nintendo's pricing strategy has now extended to the Treehouse livestream, where presenters have chosen to ignore the ongoing chat discussions. It appears that Nintendo may continue to face similar pushback from the gaming community, adding pressure on the company to respond to these concerns.

For more insights, 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 any announcements, be sure to review all the news from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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