Former Nintendo employees are commenting on the recent Nintendo Switch 2 price leaks. Gamers have been waiting with bated breath for any new information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, which was finally revealed earlier this year after many leaks and rumors. Nintendo is planning to hold a special Nintendo Direct livestream on April 2, which will shed more light on the system, its launch lineup, and possibly reveal its release date and retail price.
Leaks and rumors about the Nintendo Switch 2’s price started almost immediately after the console was shown off last month, with some sources claiming that the new system will cost somewhere in the range of $449.99 for the base console and $499.99 for a special bundle. More recently, analyst Joost van Dreunen predicted that the base Switch 2 will be priced at $399, about a hundred dollars more than the original Switch cost when it first launched in 2017.
Recent reports suggest early Nintendo Switch 2 units are sold on the Chinese black market, though their price may deter fans.
A Nintendo employee was recently asked about these Nintendo Switch 2 price rumors on the latest episode of Kit & Krysta Podcast, as...