Nintendo Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with "Drop the Price" Demands

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been overwhelmed with a wave of frustration from viewers, who are vocally demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." The live chat on YouTube during the stream is filled with complaints about the pricing of Nintendo's next-generation console, the Switch 2, which is set to retail at $449.99. The uproar is particularly intense regarding the pricing of Mario Kart World at $79.99, which many fans find excessively high.

The Nintendo Switch 2 itself is priced at $449.99, but there's also a bundle option that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game. Despite this, the overall sentiment remains negative, with many pointing out that other titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry the $79.99 price tag.

Adding fuel to the fire, Nintendo has also faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which fans argue should be a free inclusion. They compare it unfavorably to Astro's Playroom, which 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 backlash over Nintendo's pricing strategy has spilled over into the Treehouse livestream, although the presenters have yet to address the comments publicly. It appears that Nintendo may face ongoing pressure from the gaming community to reconsider their pricing model.

For deeper insights, check out IGN's analysis on what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing. Also, don't miss out on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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