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[LordOcidax]

According to a Switch 2 data from Vietnam (others expenses as packing and transportation costs not included)

"because the Vietnam export data lists the Switch 2 unit price for custom duties as $338"

Source

https://archive.is/6nWIG

 

[DeepEnigma]

That nVidia tax.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Anyone with half a braincell could see this isn't some fisher price toy like the first one.

 

[FrankWza]

I'm just glad that they're around to keep Sony in check.

 

[Mibu no ookami]

Anyone could have put this together based on what they were selling it for in Japan.

Massively overpriced outside of Japan.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Add $7.88 for an OLED model in a few years.

 

[LakeOf9]

Anyone with half a braincell could see this isn't some fisher price toy like the first one.

The first one felt like a big improvement over the Wii U Gamepad, which was he actual fisher pice toy lol

But yes, good to see Nintendo didn't cheap out on cost this time

 

[LordOcidax]

Anyone could have put this together based on what they were selling it for in Japan.

Massively overpriced outside of Japan.

Retailers are not charity…

 

[vodka-bull]

Of course they're selling with profit, it's Nintendo.

 

[Pop]

But right now companies and sheep just blame tariffs

Its greed, just like its always been with products

 

[LordOcidax]

But right now companies and sheep just blame tariffs

Its greed, just like its always been with products

Tariffs even for Vietnam is a reality + transportation and packaging expenses + Gains from retailers. Is a fair price.

 

[IAmRei]

And this doesn't count marketing cost yet, and marketing costs are pricey as well

 

[Great Auk]

Of course they're selling with profit, it's Nintendo.

Does anyone sell anything without any profit?

Without profit they wouldn't make a Nintendo Switch 2 to begin with, or anything else for that matter.

 

[SlimySnake]

Of course they're selling with profit, it's Nintendo.

thats just the manufacturing costs. Retailers take a 20% cut, and there is distribution as well.

 

[Sebastian1295]

They're making up for the cost to produce this thing by charging 80 dollars for a standard mario kart game and 70 dollars for a 3D donkey kong game that has a god awful artstyle. Add in the overpriced accessories they're selling and nintendo online subscriptions, and they're robbing folks blind and making bank.

 

[crazyriddler]

Of course they're selling with profit, it's Nintendo.

(others expenses as packing and transportation costs not included) also retailers and taxes.

 

[tkscz]

Of course they're selling with profit, it's Nintendo.

Not how business works. When you add in cost to distribute, what retailers charge, and taxes/tariffs (tariffs have always been a thing so I'm not talking the raised ones) it could be close to breaking even or even being sold at a loss.

 

[Zathalus]

With distribution and retail cut added onto that, Nintendo isn't making that much profit off one. Unless you buy it directly from them I suppose.

 

[MSduderino]

But right now companies and sheep just blame tariffs

Its greed, just like its always been with products

Tariffs certainly arent helping.

 

[LordOcidax]

They're making up for the cost to produce this thing by charging 80 dollars for a standard mario kart game and 70 dollars for a 3D donkey kong game that has a god awful artstyle. Add in the overpriced accessories they're selling and nintendo online subscriptions, and they're robbing folks blind and making bank.

Lol, is the same for Sony and Microsoft, they are in the BUSINESS to make MONEY… How you think this kind of things works?

 

[Guardian Monkey]

They're making up for the cost to produce this thing by charging 80 dollars for a standard mario kart game and 70 dollars for a 3D donkey kong game that has a god awful artstyle. Add in the overpriced accessories they're selling and nintendo online subscriptions, and they're robbing folks blind and making bank.

 

[Sebastian1295]

Lol, is the same for Sony and Microsoft, they are in the BUSINESS to make MONEY… How you think this kind of things works?

I'm grumpy today so you gotta let me be a grump man!

 

[Sebastian1295]

 

[ADiTAR]

People here have no idea how business works, which isn't surprising.

If a product costs $338, it doesn't mean it costs that much landed (shipping+packaging+storage), than you also need a cut from the retailer selling it. $450 is beyond reasonable.

 

[Imtjnotu]

What doesn't make sense, Samsungs Oleds added only $10 to the original switches manufacturing cost.

Why would Nintendo not make an oled version for launch?

This is how they get you on an oled version

 

[LordOcidax]

(others expenses as packing and transportation costs not included) also retailers and taxes.

Assuming 10% tariffs alone (I think is higher for Vietnam) that's +$38 + Packing + $5 + shipping + $5 + 20% retailers cut… I think Nintendo is losing on retailers but direct sales from Nintendo they have a little of gain.

 

[Kataploom]

So the international price really subsidized Japan price

 

[LordOcidax]

People here have no idea how business works, which isn't surprising.

If a product costs $338, it doesn't mean it costs that much landed (shipping+packaging+storage), than you also need a cut from the retailer selling it. $450 is beyond reasonable.

 

[Guardian Monkey]

People here have no idea how business works, which isn't surprising.

If a product costs $338, it doesn't mean it costs that much landed (shipping+packaging+storage), than you also need a cut from the retailer selling it. $450 is beyond reasonable.

Don't forget tax, the (shipping, stowage, and financing cost) are almost always fractional compared to landed taxes on a per unit basis generally.

 

[blacktout]

Not how business works. When you add in cost to distribute, what retailers charge, and taxes/tariffs (tariffs have always been a thing so I'm not talking the raised ones) it could be close to breaking even or even being sold at a loss.

This. If this manufacturing cost is correct, then it's evidence that Nintendo's margins are very thin, not that they're making a substantial profit per unit.

 

[Jinxed]

Usually you don't make profits at release with consoles, you take a hit and make profits with games and then later on you can lower the hardware cost with changes and you're no longer at a loss.

Nintendo? Nah fuck gamers, I make profits on consoles AND games right now.

And there's suckers here who defend this crap

 

[Pop]

They're making up for the cost to produce this thing by charging 80 dollars for a standard mario kart game and 70 dollars for a 3D donkey kong game that has a god awful artstyle. Add in the overpriced accessories they're selling and nintendo online subscriptions, and they're robbing folks blind and making bank.

Nintendo fans love it and justify every move they make

 

[LordOcidax]

So the international price really subsidized Japan price

Not at all, they are selling the console at loss in Japan and probably retails internationally… and low gaining in direct sales from Nintendo stores. Talking about the console.

 

[soulbait]

And this doesn't count marketing cost yet, and marketing costs are pricey as well

Marketing and R&D.

 

[LordOcidax]

Nintendo fans love it and justify every move they make

This is not about being fan . Taxes and others expenses are real…

 

[Killer8]

But right now companies and sheep just blame tariffs

Its greed, just like its always been with products

There's a 46% tariff Trump tax on Vietnam.

 

[LordOcidax]

There's a 46% tariff Trump tax on Vietnam.

Damn… didn't know it was that high.

 

[ADiTAR]

Don't forget tax, the (shipping, stowage, and financing cost) are almost always fractional compared to landed taxes on a per unit basis generally.

Also also, the dev costs of the machine, R&D, and such. 450 is beyond fine. Nintendo hardly makes a profit here.

 

[Boss Mog]

So like a 25% profit margin. But hey why not since their fans will pay that much and defend it.

 

[LordOcidax]

So like a 25% profit margin. But hey why not since their fans will pay that much and defend it

?? Explain how you got that number

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

Dunno, SoC is not that expensive and it's too high for a BoM number.

 

[LordOcidax]

Dunno, SoC is not that expensive and it's too high for a BoM number.

The console is not only a SoC… Also, if you have another source with the price of the parts an assembly prices feel free to share.

 

[ReBurn]

Nobody tell Gamer79

 

[ShaiKhulud1989]

The console is not only a SoC… Also, if you have another source with the price of the parts an assembly prices feel free to share.

I'm just doubting the source, that's all. 338 USD is too much. For reference: BOM for iPhone 16 is $416.

 

[Gamer79]

Nobody tell Gamer79

That has nothing to do with $80 games and the bullshit key cards

 

[LordOcidax]

I'm just doubting the source, that's all. 338 USD is too much. For reference: BOM for iPhone 16 is $416.

The profits margins for Apple products are insane.

 

[Boss Mog]

?? Explain how you got that number

338 is about 75% of 450. It was obviously not meant as a legit figure, I understand that there are other costs involved and that retailers take a chunk, but having worked in retail, I can tell you that that chunk is very small, only a few bucks per unit.

 

[tr1p1ex]

~3 weeks to go!

 

[LordOcidax]

338 is about 75% of 450. It was obviously not meant as a legit figure, I understand that there are other costs involved and that retailers take a chunk, but having worked in retail, I can tell you that that chunk is very small, only a few bucks per unit.

25% is not the profit margin at all… And your maths are wrong to in this equation…

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Anyone with half a braincell could see this isn't some fisher price toy like the first one.

Oh it's a piece of shit fisher price toy like the last one