It’s finally happened. Nintendo has revealed its Nintendo Switch 2, the company’s latest-generation gaming console, complete with a $450 and $500 (bundled) price tag—assuming the damned tax tariffs don’t drive the price up even more. But I’m not here to talk about console prices. That has always been a concern, and they seem to get more expensive with each release. Instead, let’s talk about something more pressing: the cost of games.
Now, this is something that, to me, is even more concerning. Regardless of whether it’s a digital or physical game, prices keep rising. Now, we have Nintendo leading the charge, so to speak, by revealing that several of its upcoming titles will range from $70 to $80. And that’s not even mentioning prices in other regions.
FYI, one of our staff is seriously getting screwed with how much Australia is being charged for these games—let alone the price of the console. So,
To be specific, several Nintendo Switch 2 games—mainly Mario Kart World and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch 2 Edition)—will be priced at $79.99. That’s $80 per game, and these are just standard versions. Not deluxe editions. Not collector’s editions. Just plain...
