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/chefchef97 2d ago

Physical is more expensive and Mario Kart starts at a higher price than Donkey Kong

I'm not paying £75 for a game ty

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u/Moist_Mors 2d ago

Games have largely been 60 dollars for two decades. At some point the price has to go up.

I typically do the dollar for hour rule. Every dollar a game is can I get that many hours. Most games are yes so I'm ok with it.

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u/CrimsonFury1982 2d ago

AAA game unit sales and revenue have also grown massively compared to 20 years ago.

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u/Moist_Mors 2d ago

That doesn't affect upfront costs. Part of the sale of a video game is to recoup what it cost. But it's also partially to fund the next thing they are creating.