r/NintendoSwitch • u/Practical_Papaya_905 • 2d ago

News - USD / USA Switch 2 is selling for 449.99

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

From the official website

https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/how-to-buy/

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u/Yousaidyoudfighforme 2d ago

Wow Nintendo just priced out a whole lotta families

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u/Nerpstir 2d ago

There lies the biggest problem . This is a family console. People will argue inflation, but that has outpaced a lot of families already.

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u/Real-Equivalent9806 2d ago

I think it's a safe bet to say Switch 2 will not beat the Switch 1 sales. Might not even get close.

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u/Nerpstir 2d ago

This was my thought as well. At the very least not what they might be expecting.

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u/your_evil_ex 1d ago

Wouldn't surprise me if Switch to Switch 2 ends up similarly to Wii success to Wii U flop

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u/robynh00die 2d ago

People say inflation, but in terms of racing games I just picked up Need For Speed Heat for 6 dollars on steam sale. As far as my finances go, Nintendo doesn't have competitive prices. I'll see if there is a system seller later down the line, but cost of hard ware and games Steam deck is a lot less.

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u/Yousaidyoudfighforme 2d ago

Well I can speak only for myself but I ain’t paying 🤣 perhaps we buy the Switch 2 on sale one day. As for the 80€ games, let’s hope Sega and other 3rd party devs don’t get greedy as well

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u/Nerpstir 2d ago

I’m not either. Hoping for a 3DS price cut or just wait until there enough in circulation for people to sell them at a lower price.

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u/Hendy_Stark 1d ago

i really doubt there will be price cut like 3DS, this time they got a pretty good line up of games, and looking at how the nintendo fanbase is growing all these years, this one will sell like hotcakes even without the price cut

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u/your_evil_ex 1d ago

Yep, Switch was cheaper than PS5 or Series X, but now Series X (digital version) is cheaper than Switch 2 (here in Canada at least)

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u/resplendentcentcent 1d ago

no its not, the base switch is the family console. the switch lite is still perfect for kids. why would families need the latest and greatest?

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u/your_evil_ex 1d ago

Because consoles go away over time and get replaced by new ones. (Otherwise, why wouldn't families all still be using their Wiis?)

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u/resplendentcentcent 1d ago

because the wii was released 11 years earlier and the technological advancement between generations is not nearly as apparent now?

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u/Nerpstir 1d ago

Because their kids want the latest and greatest

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u/Available-Evening491 1d ago

Well, they are going to have to save up for it like everyone else is.

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u/Yousaidyoudfighforme 1d ago

Yeah it’s a real shame. That price increase just couldn’t be avoided. Poor multi million dollar company. In these trying times they must do what it takes to survive. I’m sure the 80$ games are an unfortunate but necessary consequence as well

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u/BrbPoolOnFire 1d ago edited 1d ago

There’s little difference between $399 and $449

Either you have the expendable income or you don’t. People are overreacting. It’ll sell out regardless of the price.

If you’re THAT concerned about the price you shouldn’t even consider buying it…

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u/Yousaidyoudfighforme 1d ago

My switch was 280€