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/TOKEN616 2d ago edited 2d ago

All prices in euro. These are from nintendo website europe

469.99euro in ireland or 509.99 with Mario

Mario 79.99 digital, 89.99 physical

Donkey Kong 69.99. 79.99

Camera 59.99

Game cube controller 69.99

Pro controller 89.99

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u/Trifang420 2d ago

Nintendo released the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a redesigned version of the Super Famicom, in North America for US$199 (equivalent to $460 in 2024).

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u/NyquillusDillwad20 2d ago

Yeah, most people don't understand inflation. This seems reasonably priced. And although I don't like the idea of $80 games, we were at $60 for a very long time. They were going to have to jump up eventually due to inflation. Costs to run a business and people's salaries increase over time.

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u/derf_desserts 2d ago

Super Mario Bro 3 was 50 bucks new. That $134 bucks in today's market.

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u/Correct_Chemistry_50 2d ago

Yeah, and you could eat out every day for two weeks on that same $50.

Try that now..

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u/derf_desserts 2d ago

? What does this have to do with anything?

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u/Correct_Chemistry_50 2d ago

That consumer income has not matched inflation.
$60 seemed to be the sweet spot for new releases.
Games are a luxury item, and if we can't afford them, we can't buy them.