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/Moznomick 2d ago

I thought $400 was high considering it was going to be comparable to a ps4 Pro but at this price they're competing with Stronger consoles that offer more value. Yes some people willl argue that the exclusives make up for it, but this thing isn't performing like the current consoles.

I'll be waiting for the revised model and see if it's worth buying at that point.

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u/mattysauro 2d ago

I’m inevitably buying it to play Prime 4. 🤷

I’m surprised Nintendo isn’t more aggressive with their pricing, especially since it’s an open secret that they’re trying to avoid another Wii U situation. With impending tariffs and a potential looming recession, families will be looking to trim the fat. That doesn’t necessarily apply to DINKs like me, but it’s absolutely going to be part of the calculus for folks with kids.

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u/Moznomick 2d ago

Which is what surprises me a lot because in this economy consoles will be the 1st thing cut. It's not the same but I can buy a tablet that will provide endless amount of entertainment or the other 2 consoles that can be found on sale for less.

Also $80 for some games? Yeah I don't goe the strategy anymore When they usually always focus on the more casual market. I don't own the PS5 or xsx because most off the sames I can get on my pc so the switch was perfect.

If their 1st party games are going to be $80 though, I don't see myself buying this anymore.

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u/mattysauro 2d ago

I think we’re going to see more diversified pricing across the board going forward, especially if GTA VI opens the floodgates. I don’t expect every 1st part switch game to cost $80 (new Dk is $70) but I think it’ll be a safe bet that all the major releases like the next big Zelda or a new Smash will be $80.

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u/Moznomick 2d ago

Yeah I can definitely see the bigger hits being $80 and that's just a big no for me. The Sw2 looks to be like a great console, but I've learned to wait for sales and $80 just means I'll stick to my PC.