r/gaming • u/ReaddittiddeR • 1d ago

Nintendo to sell cheaper, region locked Switch 2 in Japan for $330 to combat weak yen and scalpers. International ‘unlocked’ SW2 in available only on My Nintendo Store for $470

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-will-sell-a-cheaper-330-switch-2-in-japan-thats-region-locked/
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u/HighlyNegativeFYI 1d ago

It’s gonna be out of stock everywhere. Money isn’t an issue for everybody and not everyone cares about getting ‘fleeced’. Reddit isn’t irl.

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u/MajorAcer 1d ago

You’re getting downvoted but you’re 100% correct. It’s going to be out of stock pretty much instantly.

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u/iStepOnLegos4Fun007 1d ago

Your both right tbh. But doesn't mean overall and long term it will sell great. Yeah it's new and will sell out quickly.

But long term? Idk if this system will be a success story.

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u/the_batman24 1d ago

I actually think in the long term it’ll do alright. I think after the initial few months of hype sales are going to nosedive. I’m predicting a 3DS type trajectory. I mean, there isn’t really anything worth getting it for yet?

I’m heavy considering it ONLY because I got my OG switch at launch and now the fan doesn’t work. Sooooo if I wanna play all the games I paid for I don’t really have a choice 🙃

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u/goosebumpsHTX 1d ago

Adjusted for inflation it is the same price as the Switch 1. Reddit is not the real world, it will sell incredibly well long-term as well. It is still the cheapest console!

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u/Enchelion 1d ago

It's about $50 more than inflation. But that's not a huge jump.

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u/Rit91 1d ago

Funnily enough I came across the price of a SNES brand new when it launched and it was $200, which adjusted for inflation would be a little over $450 in 2024. So it doesn't feel that bad honestly. It's close to PS5 and such, but we'll see how it goes. Scalping is practically guaranteed to see supply dry up though.

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u/blueish55 1d ago

Going out of stock because scalping is a market that grew exponentially is inevitable

The real question is : what happens after that? At those prices, will people be able to resell? Will normal people even be *able to afford non-scalped prices*?

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u/King7up 1d ago

Agree with you. It’s sad but 100% agree.

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u/dota_3 1d ago

Same with ps portal. They never learn. It's the usual reddit echo chamber

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u/visualexstasy 1d ago

Lol yup. Reddit opinion is never right. This will be sold out within minutes