SweetTooth
Banned
The regular Switch was overpriced, Switch 2 is overpriced. Simple actually
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Nintendo Switch 2 Releases June 5 - $449.99 USD, £395.99, €469,99, 49,980 Yen | 1080p 120Hz VRR Display, 4K Docked, HDR, Game Share
Shaki12345
Member
Omitting analoge controls is something I cannot accept as a serious gamer. I forgave them with S1, but playing a racing game is now almost impossible.
They don't even seem to give a F. That's funny because GameCube was built around analoge.
Shaki12345
Member
Nintendo always makes money even when they don't hit their targets. So, this is necessary for them.
Shaki12345
Member
Yeah, FUCK Nintendo.
To me, after today, they are actually doing disgusting things.
SweetTooth
Banned
I don't care about Nintendo financials, Switch 2 is grossly overpriced for what it offers. And add the primitive online and the game prices?
Nah.
Nydius
Member
That's some pretty scummy shit. I understand wanting to protect against scalpers but there has to be a better way than "we're only giving opportunities to our biggest loyalists who gave us lots of money".
DaleinCalgary
Member
It is for the LCD screen and many will double dip to get the OLED in two years that we all know is coming.
Cr1ptkeeper
Member
Earlier than expected!
I was wrong to think it would release at the end of the year.
I was wrong to think it would release at the end of the year.
Shaki12345
Member
- inflated prices. People's salaries haven't inflated. Wake up Nintendo.
- no analogue triggers so no serious racing games. Are they retarded?
- no option to remove borders on the side of NSO games. Who makes these decisions?
- A chat functionality that takes away almost 50% of your screen? Who makes these decisions?
- where are the damn first party games? Like WTF.
- this thing will be out of date much quicker than S1. 3rd party games are already struggling. This will be dead within 6 years.
- a fucking camera? What is this? 2003?
- No themes?
- The new Zelda audio snippets should be ingame instead of on your damn phone.
- That interactive Switch 2 Tutorial app should be free like Wii Sports. WTF are they thinking.
- no analogue triggers so no serious racing games. Are they retarded?
- no option to remove borders on the side of NSO games. Who makes these decisions?
- A chat functionality that takes away almost 50% of your screen? Who makes these decisions?
- where are the damn first party games? Like WTF.
- this thing will be out of date much quicker than S1. 3rd party games are already struggling. This will be dead within 6 years.
- a fucking camera? What is this? 2003?
- No themes?
- The new Zelda audio snippets should be ingame instead of on your damn phone.
- That interactive Switch 2 Tutorial app should be free like Wii Sports. WTF are they thinking.
Synless
Member
It's only overpriced if the market rejects it. This is business 101…. Its not rejected and it's value is clearly there.
SweetTooth
Banned
If you say so...
StereoVsn
Gold Member
So it sounds that the Japanese version is locked only to Japanese titles but Global should be able to place world wide.So I went to the Switch 2 product page on Nintendo JP, and it looks like for their domestic market, they'll be offering 2 systems, which leads me to believe that CERO Switch 2 games won't be region locked, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
- Switch 2 JP Only: 49,980 Yen
- Switch 2 Global: 69,980 Yen (only sold through My Nintendo Store)
MMaRsu
Gold Member
Diehard Nintendo fans will purchase it regardless, even if it came with no launch games.
That has no saying on the general gaming audience.
Woopah
Member
It has a high price but its very clearly not a "Pro". It's a successor.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Day one for me. Trade in the Lite and it's $350/$400 if I do bundle version.
Seems perfect because I get TOTK at a reduced price for 4k 60fps as my initial game to play, Metroid prime 4 I want, the duskbloods game next year, Mario kart at launch, and the new donkey kong game looks incredible.
I don't need 20 things to play at once. Plus I can begin work on the Xenoblade titles as well.
Amazing work by Nintendo IMO.
Seems perfect because I get TOTK at a reduced price for 4k 60fps as my initial game to play, Metroid prime 4 I want, the duskbloods game next year, Mario kart at launch, and the new donkey kong game looks incredible.
I don't need 20 things to play at once. Plus I can begin work on the Xenoblade titles as well.
Amazing work by Nintendo IMO.
Gp1
Member
It's THE Switch 2 but Nintendo is pushing all it's consumer good will with that price, the "upgrade packs" backward compatibility, no analogue triggers, the 70 to 80 USD games, the paid "manual" game, etc.
Too many silly decisions that I wouldn't like to see in a console launch.
I sincerely want it to have a bad launch just to "adjust" the attitude. Although it's almost impossible to happen.
Too many silly decisions that I wouldn't like to see in a console launch.
I sincerely want it to have a bad launch just to "adjust" the attitude. Although it's almost impossible to happen.
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Synless
Member
Dude, its probability of market success is higher than its probability to fail.
Switch is the top selling console. This will sell very well right behind it.
Woopah
Member
There's no way a Switch 2 would coat the same as a Switch OLED.
There's 6 coming this year, I imagine the 2026 games will be announced later.
Shaki12345
Member
Besides MK and MP it's all AA niche games like Donkey Kong and Mario Party.
SweetTooth
Banned
So we are back to old fashioned region locking? Lol
Its only Nintendo that would regress the industry this much .
MMaRsu
Gold Member
Yeah, just like PS3 was the top selling console after PS2, and just like Xbox One was the top selling console after the Xbox 360.
No.
Woopah
Member
I wouldn't say Donkey Kong or Pokemon are niche. Will be interesting to see what Legend ZA runs like on Switch 2 and if it's as buggy as Scarlet / Violet.
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Shaki12345
Member
Pokemon is obviously not niche, but DK not selling more than 3 million is niche to me (within Nintendo context).
Pokemon looked a LOT better on S2 but it should be at least 60fps or they can go F themselves.
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Synless
Member
I didn't say top, I said it would sell well. PS3 sold damn well by the end. Xbox made dumb decisions and lost their market. Nintendo isn't switching up anything.
The price of the console is still cheaper then ps5, the games on all systems will be more expensive anyways. It's going to sell well, again, probability of success is higher than failure for their formula.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Their plan to beat scalpers.
However, it's a shit plan. There must of been something better than dick riding their most hardcore fans.
"Over time, the selection criteria thresholds may be lowered and more people could be invited to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Throughout, we will remain focussed on prioritising the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players (while stocks last)."
Also NSO is like $19.99 a year. I guess you could complain that they are prioritising online over offline gamers.
MMaRsu
Gold Member
Not changing enough and price gouging your customers doesnt seem to be doing them any favors either.
Woopah
Member
Donkey Kong sold 6.5 million on the Wii, I think this game could hit similar numbers or better. This is likely from the Mario Odyssey team.
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IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Nothing is certain. The Wii was also the top selling console. Look at what happened with the Wii U.
kiphalfton
Member
I thought it was supposed to cost only $400? Or did they change the price?
Synless
Member
Wii U had shit messaging from the start, it was confusing from a marketing standpoint. This is not, again this is a game of probability and the probability is higher than failure this will be a success.
Buggy Loop
Member
A way to mitigate scalpers?
SegaSnatcher
Member
VRR confirmed.
www.nintendo.com
Nintendo Switch 2 Tech Specs - Nintendo US
Get the detailed specs for the Nintendo Switch 2 console, the Joy-Con 2 controllers, and more.
www.nintendo.com
James Sawyer Ford
Banned
neocycle
Member
GBA, 2001 introductory price $100. Adjusted to inflation: $180
Nintendo DS, 2004 introductory price $150. Adjusted to inflation: $245
Nintendo 3DS, 2011 introductory price $250. Adjusted to inflation: $354
Nintendo switch, 2017 introductory price $300. Adjusted to inflation: $390
switch 2: $450
They keep getting greedier and I don't understand how kids can convince their parents.
Edit: Or maybe it's not greed. They keep creating more expensive machines. But the question remains: How do kids convince their parents?
Nintendo DS, 2004 introductory price $150. Adjusted to inflation: $245
Nintendo 3DS, 2011 introductory price $250. Adjusted to inflation: $354
Nintendo switch, 2017 introductory price $300. Adjusted to inflation: $390
switch 2: $450
They keep getting greedier and I don't understand how kids can convince their parents.
Edit: Or maybe it's not greed. They keep creating more expensive machines. But the question remains: How do kids convince their parents?
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IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
True. Nintendo have made it very clear this is a new console. However, I think the cost of the games will be just too much for the causal market and families. They'll be put off by the cost of games and question why they need to upgrade their Switch. We should also consider the current economic climate. I'm not sure if your in the UK, but here we've just seen every bill you can think of go up. Not to mention the cost of food has increased massively. People have a lot less disposable income now.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Yeah I think I'm going to hold off for now. I just can't justify dropping over 600 bucks ($530 (tax included) + another 80 for the pro controller) to play some Mario Kart. There's no other launch games I care about and I'm not interested in replaying BOTW anytime soon (the upgrade path is probably also going to be overpriced). The $80 games is another stinger.
Will probably hold off until 2026+ unless they show off a new Mario and its truly on another level. Like I'm talking actual Super Mario Bros. 5 another level.
Will probably hold off until 2026+ unless they show off a new Mario and its truly on another level. Like I'm talking actual Super Mario Bros. 5 another level.
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Even if it wasn't. Let's say the Switch 1 was priced ok. Nintendo haven't cut the prices of that damn thing. It Still cost $300 and $350. Saw the OLED for $340 last week in Amazon. Let's forget if the hardware was underpowered or whatever when it launched. 8 years and not even a $50 price cut. The Switch 2 is $100 more and it's more powerful sure but the Switch 1 was released 8 years ago.
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StereoVsn
Gold Member
Yeah, out of all the BS Nintendo is pulling here, this one actually makes sense. They are bypassing scalpers here and that's fine to initially limit to NSO subs.