"Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with 'DROP the PRICE' Demands"

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with frustrated comments from fans demanding that the company "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of discontent over the pricing strategy for Nintendo's next-generation console, which includes the $449.99 Switch 2 and the highly debated $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself is set to retail for $449.99, but a bundle option is available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.

Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Switch 2 to carry a $79.99 price. Other titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also come with this higher price point. Additionally, Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be included for free, similar to how Astro's Playroom is pre-installed on every PlayStation 5 as a complimentary tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 package includes:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

The backlash against Nintendo's pricing strategy has now spilled over into the Treehouse livestream, with the presenters choosing to ignore the chat, perhaps understandably. It appears that Nintendo will continue to face pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.

For a deeper understanding of the situation, check out IGN's article discussing what the experts have to say about Nintendo’s Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

If you missed any announcements, be sure to review all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.