"Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Overwhelmed by 'Drop the Price' Outrage"

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

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

The controversy isn't limited to Mario Kart World; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at $79.99. Additionally, Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans argue should be a free inclusion, similar to Astro's Playroom, which comes pre-installed on the PlayStation 5 and serves as a tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes:

• 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 pricing is now evident in the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely avoided addressing the chat. This ongoing criticism suggests that Nintendo may continue to face pressure from the gaming community to reconsider its pricing strategy.

For more insights, check out IGN's article on what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

To catch up on all the announcements, visit all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.