Not too long ago, I wrote an article about the “Nintendo Switch 2,” Nintendo’s upcoming gaming console.
In that review, I praised the console’s communication features and highlighted the exciting new games coming out on the system. To be candid, I wrote the article right after watching the April Nintendo Direct for the first time. I didn’t think to do any further research on the console’s price points before writing my opinion about it.
Shortly after the direct came out, the price of the console and its games went viral across social media. The price of the console itself is about $450, and for the exclusive bundle, which includes a copy of “Mario Kart World,” the suggested retail price is $500.
The video games for the “Nintendo Switch 2” are $80 digitally, and for physical copies, $90. As you would expect, gamers were not happy about the pricing.
Almost $100 for a game and over $400 for the console itself is outrageous. Befuddled, fans were left to try and reason for themselves as to why these products were suddenly so expensive.
Many initially reasoned that tariffs were to blame, but that has since been debunked. Others blamed the expensive price tag on inflation, which seems to be true, as other popular gaming companies, like Sony, have raised various prices.
In turn, gamers tried to find various solutions to the price of the “Nintendo Switch 2,” such as simply not buying it, sending mail to Nintendo, or in extreme situations, boycotting the brand altogether.
Personally, if I wanted the console badly enough, I would save up money to get it and make the console, along with its games, a financial goal to start saving for. Work longer hours or put off an expensive vacation.
It’s all part of budgeting and prioritizing wants and needs. Of course, if someone doesn’t want the console because they think the price is unreasonable, not buying it is the best approach, especially if they already have a Nintendo Switch.
Sending hostile mail to developers or executives, or anyone else, is unhelpful and accomplishes nothing in the long run. Boycotting and harassing others is also a terrible idea.
As stated before, it’s understandable if you don’t want to buy the console, and it’s completely up to you if this controversy makes you decide never to buy another Nintendo product again. However, harassing others (who are often minors) to follow your stance is toxic and self-righteous.
Everyone’s situation is different, and everyone has different financial priorities. A little empathy goes a long way. Finally, piracy can also be dangerous. Piracy is a direct cause of corporate layoffs and further inflation, a fact not many young people like to acknowledge, and it rarely affects those at the top of the company ladder.
To put it simply, unless you’re stealing food or something essential for living (i.e., not a video game console), stealing is wrong and selfish.
All that being said, I will not be purchasing the “Nintendo Switch 2.” I already have two Switches at home — one belonging to the entire family and an adorable salmon-colored Switch Lite for myself. Therefore, I don’t see the need for the new one… at least until new games stop being made for the first Nintendo Switch. By then, the price will most likely be significantly lowered.
No matter what you do with your money, do what you think is best and what is right, as long as no one is hurt or harassed, all is well.
