Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "DROP the PRICE" Demands

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is facing a wave of backlash from users demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals widespread frustration over the pricing strategy for Nintendo's next-generation console, particularly the $449.99 price tag for the Switch 2 and the contentious $79.99 price for Mario Kart World.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.

It's not just Mario Kart World; other Nintendo Switch 2 titles, like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at $79.99. Additionally, Nintendo has drawn criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a free inclusion. By comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 as a complimentary 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 outcry over Nintendo's pricing has now overflowed into the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have so far chosen to ignore the chat. It's clear that Nintendo may continue to face similar feedback from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to respond to these concerns.

For more in-depth analysis, you can read IGN's article exploring what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing. Also, make sure not to miss out on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.