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[justiceiro]

If this is the price with the Trump tarrif, then for sure will cost like 300 euros in Europe, right? Right???

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

Even at $499, it will sell out for the first year easy with the early adopters around the world. Provided the software is there to support the system.

By holiday 2026, i suspect a Pokemon game is ready. Maybe they introduce a cheaper model at that point.

 

[DosGamer]

I need to see more Switch 2 games and really get an idea for what this thing can do. $500 is right on the cusp for me to be honest. I am not opposed to paying more for a console, but this makes me worry a bit as I feel it is going to delay a lot of people from getting one until there is a price drop. Nintendo might sell millions of systems to fanboys, but it sells 10's of millions of consoles to kids that parents buy for them.
It really does come down to games.
I do like what I see, but I need to see the games.

 

[Dick Jones]

Nintendo will have no bundles if they were forced to sell Switch 2's Mario Kart at launch for 50 extra. Full price or never.

 

[StereoVsn]

That $450-500 would be a tough sell to a lot of families with kids. I can see plenty of folks waiting till a price drop.

 

[SmokedMeat]

$450 and it accepts physical games? What is this sorcery?!

 

[Parazels]

That $450-500 would be a tough sell to a lot of families with kids. I can see plenty of folks waiting till a price drop.

Can't these families sell their old Switches to recoup the cost of the Switch 2?

 

[SaturnSaturn]

Can't these families sell their old Switches to recoup the cost of the Switch 2?

Why would these families buy a switch 2 when the switch 1 is still fully functional and can play minecraft and fortnite?

 

[Parazels]

Why would these families buy a switch 2 when the switch 1 is still fully functional and can play minecraft and fortnite?

I don't know!
Ask the guy, whose comment I responded to!

 

[StereoVsn]

Can't these families sell their old Switches to recoup the cost of the Switch 2?

Switch price is going to tank. Heck, it’s already tanked. And since you will have millions of others do it prices aren’t going ti be great for sellers.

Plus it’s a pain overall. I think Switch 2 will of course sell out for the first months, but it will be interesting to see what happens long term if the price remains high.

Because like others said in the thread, for kids and families there is no huge driver to do quick updates and higher prices will impact this even more.

 

[kaizenkko]

Nintendo knows that even at $499 they will sell out in seconds.

That's not the case. Just like Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo can't sell the Switch at a loss this time. Or at least not like previous gens.

Do you guys can also expect cross-gen titles at least for 1/2 years.

 

[Josemayuste]

499, no OLED

Is it confirmed alredy that it hasn't an OLED display? That'd be a no buy from me, honestly.

 

[GoldenEye98]

Switch price is going to tank. Heck, it’s already tanked. And since you will have millions of others do it prices aren’t going ti be great for sellers.

Plus it’s a pain overall. I think Switch 2 will of course sell out for the first months, but it will be interesting to see what happens long term if the price remains high.

Because like others said in the thread, for kids and families there is no huge driver to do quick updates and higher prices will impact this even more.

I think a big question on Switch 2's success is when Switch 1 gets discontinued by Nintendo.

I think if that's still available in stores then a lot of super casuals possibly still buy that?...

 

[TropicanaTwista]

Yea.. I'm not paying over 400 for a Nintendo system. I really think to pull me in it would need to be $400 with Mario kart bundled in. Hopefully this system will be more flexible on price. Switch and Wii u weren't at all.

 

[reinking]

Hypothetically, if it is $499, how do you feel about that? Ultimately, would it stop you from buying Switch 2?

It would not stop me if I decide the value is there but it will definitely make me look into alternative handhelds.

 

[kikii]

I paid $800 for a console with no games, I have no issue paying $500+ for a Nintendo console.

Day 1.

well at least u can enjoy nws2 re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re port of >>

 

[DenchDeckard]

For how much i have used my switch, I'll 100% pay 500 dollars.

 

[Kings Field]

I'll give my OLED to my daughter when the switch 2 comes out

 

[TheGodfather07]

$50 less than a PS5 and series x? Not surprised. Nintendo pricing never matches the actual hardware.

 

[Generic]

$450 for a PS4-level hardware, no OLED and no full backwards compatibility* would be insane.

*which means if you sell your Switch to buy the Switch 2, you won't be able to play all games

 

[Bojji]

$450 for a PS4-level hardware, no OLED and no full backwards compatibility* would be insane.

*which means if you sell your Switch to buy the Switch 2, you won't be able to play all games

Why? What's the limitation here?

 

[Radical_3d]

Why? What's the limitation here?

Nothing. Is a disclaimer they’ve written for edge cases of emulation failure.

 

[Bojji]

Nothing. Is a disclaimer they’ve written for edge cases of emulation failure.

Always few games don't work. This was the case with PSX - > PS2 even. But sometimes new device don't support some weird control device that old one does etc.

 

[TheGodfather07]

I claim he is a moron.

Your claim is correct.

 

[Shifty1897]

Sure.... if you believe the hardware is actually worth the price to begin with.

You are going to be paying $450USD to play Nintendo games and essentially PS4 ports....tough swallow in 2025....let alone 2026, 27....

Is it a tough swallow? It's a handheld first, and the only one that will play first party Nintendo games natively. It will play those PS4 ports in 4K with DLSS. I think the demand is there, at $450 it's going to be the best value handheld at launch. People obviously had no problem buying 160 million 2015-era Android tablets at $300 each over the last 8 years.

 

[Warnen]

Just spent $800 on an Rog ally…

 

[Radical_3d]

Your claim is correct.

So, not reliable? I’m lost about who’s who nowadays.

 

[TheGodfather07]

So, not reliable? I’m lost about who’s who nowadays.

Definitely not reliable. He's a certified shpeshal idiot. Even jez corden is more credible. The most credible leakers are Jason Schreier and Tom Henderson.

 

[RoboFu]

SOLD

 

[Generic]

Why? What's the limitation here?

The Switch 2 won't play all Switch games. I'm not sure if it will be a just few exceptions, but the disclaimer at the end of the trailer wasn't encouraging.

 

[John Wick]

If it's $499 it won't sell anything like the Switch.
It needs to.come in at $300-350 max.

 

[TheGodfather07]

The Switch 2 won't play all Switch games. I'm not sure if it will be a just few exceptions, but the disclaimer at the end of the trailer wasn't encouraging.

Oh shit, no way? I didn't read it. Gonna watch it again now. Surely it will only be a few exceptions.

 

[StereoVsn]

I think a big question on Switch 2's success is when Switch 1 gets discontinued by Nintendo.

I think if that's still available in stores then a lot of super casuals possibly still buy that?...

Yeah, it’s almost different markets with $200-300 vs $500.

 

[Generic]

Is it a tough swallow? It's a handheld first, and the only one that will play first party Nintendo games natively. It will play those PS4 ports in 4K with DLSS. I think the demand is there, at $450 it's going to be the best value handheld at launch. People obviously had no problem buying 160 million 2015-era Android tablets at $300 each over the last 8 years.

$450 to play PS4 ports is underwhelming. Also the biggest issue of the Switch is that 8 years later it's still being sold at $300. In 8 years the Switch 2 will still be $450...

Portables are supposed to be affordable because they aim for a bigger audience. There's a reason portable PCs don't sell that much (they are pricey)

Edit: I just realized Switch 2 games will likely be $70 too.

 

[Generic]

Oh shit, no way? I didn't read it. Gonna watch it again now. Surely it will only be a few exceptions.

I hope it will be just a few exceptions too.

 

[Gamerfan81]

Who is this person? Is he reliable? I don't keep up with youtubers, podcasters, tiktockers, or whatever.

 

[FreeY$L]

Just buy a PC handheld like the Steam Deck, infinitely better value, actual up-to-date specs, not this 2012 hardware scam.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Just buy a PC handheld like the Steam Deck, infinitely better value, actual up-to-date specs, not this 2012 hardware scam.

But Nintendo first party games. That's the whole point.

 

[Mercador]

449 is what, 650 CAD? What a steal.

By then, it might be 1000$ CAD.

 

[DryvBy]

 

[Ristifer]

So, $2000 CDN. Should be a fun time.

 

[GoldenEye98]

Is it a tough swallow? It's a handheld first, and the only one that will play first party Nintendo games natively. It will play those PS4 ports in 4K with DLSS. I think the demand is there, at $450 it's going to be the best value handheld at launch. People obviously had no problem buying 160 million 2015-era Android tablets at $300 each over the last 8 years.

Yeah I wouldn't hold your breath on that:

 

[kingwingin]

This shit is going to be $700+ in Canada. I’ll be there day one tho

 

[LordOcidax]

I only believe in Nathan and Pyoro… This is Fake.

 

[Xellos]

I'd buy it at $450 but I bought 3DS and Wii U at launch too. I think it'll struggle if they launch any higher than $399.

 

[K' Dash]

well at least u can enjoy nws2 re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re port of >>

why do you care, lol. They're better games than the shit Sony and MS have been feeding us for the last 4+ years

 

[BacklashWave534]

499, no OLED

Is "no OLED" confirmed? $500 with a game and OLED panel seems fair.

 

[fart town usa]

Seems reasonable.

 

[Astray]

Is "no OLED" confirmed? $500 with a game and OLED panel seems fair.

The reddit leaker a while back confirmed that the panel is not OLED.

IPS is honestly more than fine tho.

 

[Shaki12345]

There is no way Nintendo would ever release a console above the €399 price. Hell, even €349 was already a big ask for most of their fans.

The product is for everyone and the price should reflect that.