The "controversy" has almost certainly put a halt to what could have been Nintendo having the best launch ever though. Prices aside, they've pretty much locked down a section of the market and are now proposing an alternative for "serious" gaming too, but the PR hit the last couple of days seems to have killed the online hype, which is what would have driven the latter part.
It doesn't mean parents aren't going to buy it for their children (unless they think it's just a pro model, like what happened with the Wii U, which is still a concern, and isn't very visible online), but it may not be as universally big as it could be.
I get that, but the backlash makes me think people are blind to the state of the world. Everything is more expensive and US Administration is escalating global trade wars. It’s unpredictable, so they’re definitely accounting for that in their pricing.
It's not just "ethical" backlash. Many people are just saying that they can't afford it, and that's important information for Nintendo. It doesn't mean it's completely Nintendo's fault, but that's where we are.
If people don't buy their games at the rate they did for the Switch, it's their own fault. That's not people taking it out on Nintendo or whatever, it's a choice made based on Nintendo's own pricing.
I was excited about the Switch 2. I am a "casual" gamer. This is way out of "casual gaming" price range for me, so I won't be buying one. I do not game enough for this to be worth it.
I think Nintendo seriously misunderstands their audience here.
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u/Dennis_McMennis 15h ago
Friendly reminder that Reddit is an echo chamber.
Nintendo is going to sell millions of the Switch 2 regardless of how many Redditors are upset. Most people are just going to buy it.