Nintendo confronts consumer backlash over high Switch 2 prices

April 3, 2025, 1:21 pm

Nintendo’s recent Switch 2 reveal has ignited a fierce consumer reaction. Reports detail a much higher price point for the new console that shocked fans during a live event, with live updates sharing preorder details and new game information. Angry viewers even disrupted the livestream demanding a price drop, while commentary noted that game costs have similarly soared.

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Nintendo Switch 2 is significantly pricier than the original, which is understandable given the time gap. However, yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct left many consumers shocked by the steep sticker prices.

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bgr.com / ‘Drop the price’: Angry fans raid Nintendo’s Switch 2 livestream

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