Nintendo is carefully considering several factors to determine the Switch 2's price. While analysts predict a $400 price point, Nintendo remains tight-lipped, acknowledging the impact of inflation, fluctuating exchange rates since the original Switch's 2017 launch, and consumer expectations for Nintendo products. Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa highlighted the multifaceted nature of this pricing decision in a recent investor Q&A.
AnswerSee ResultsThe original Switch's $299.99 launch price, maintained for years, provides a benchmark. However, rising costs and inflation, mirroring price increases from competitors Sony and Microsoft, complicate matters. A $400 price tag for the Switch 2 – a significant jump from the original but in line with the $350 OLED model – is plausible, given anticipated improvements in power and features. Details remain scarce, pending Nintendo's April 2nd "Switch 2 Direct," which promises a closer look at the console, including the new Joy-Con features. Hands-on events are also planned. Importantly, Nintendo confirmed no price change for the original Switch is planned.
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Numerous questions remain unanswered: the function of the new Joy-Con button, the console's processing power, and the utility of its new ports. The upcoming Direct and hands-on events should shed more light on these aspects.
