"Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with 'DROP the PRICE' Shouts"

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream has been inundated with angry comments from users demanding the company to "DROP THE PRICE." A quick look at the YouTube chat during the stream reveals a wave of complaints about the pricing of Nintendo's transition to the next generation, which includes the $449.99 Switch 2 and, more controversially, the $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.

The Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, but a bundle option is also available that includes Mario Kart World for $499.99, offering a $30 saving on the game's standalone price.

The Treehouse live chat has been chaotic, to say the least. However, Mario Kart World isn't the only game on the Nintendo Switch 2 priced at $79.99. Other titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, also carry this price point.

Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which fans argue should be a free pack-in. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, serving as both a free game and a tech demo for the DualSense controller.

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

The backlash against Nintendo's pricing strategy is now evident in the Treehouse livestream, though the presenters have largely ignored the chat. It's clear that Nintendo will continue to face pressure from the gaming community to address these pricing concerns.

For more insights, check out IGN's article on what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

And, if you missed it, don't forget to catch up on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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