The high price of $450 for Switch 2 has led some to consider it as an expensive luxury item. Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser acknowledges this, suggesting that those who cannot afford it can still enjoy the original Switch instead. Furthermore, due to Trump’s tariffs, there is a possibility that the cost of Switch 2 may rise in the United States.
In an interview with CBC, Bowser acknowledged that some individuals might find the Switch 2 too expensive. To ensure everyone can join our gaming world, we decided to offer alternative Switch platforms, allowing people at any financial level to enjoy our characters and worlds, finding value regardless of which version they choose.
Nintendo has maintained that the cost of Switch 2 remains justified due to its new features, despite increases in overall costs. Furthermore, they clarified that President Trump’s tariffs were not considered when determining the price itself. However, preorders for Switch 2 in the US have been postponed while Nintendo reevaluates the impact of tariffs and market conditions, which has led some to speculate that the final price may actually increase.
People are drawing parallels between Bowser’s recent remarks and the statements made by former Xbox chief Don Mattrick in 2013. After the unveiling of Xbox One in 2013, Mattrick suggested that those who didn’t require a constant internet connection could continue using Xbox 360. However, he left Microsoft for Zynga just under two months later after making these comments.
Regardless of the imposed tariffs, Nintendo’s Switch 2 is already available in the US ahead of its launch, but analysts predict that it will sell fewer units than initially anticipated because of these tariffs. In other related news, Nintendo has stood by the $10 price point for their Welcome Tour product, and it was disclosed that the special Switch 2 Piranha Plant camera doesn’t offer the same high resolution as the standard one.
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2025-04-08 18:09