Nintendo Sets $10 Price for Switch 2 Upgrade Packs, Faces Backlash

Nintendo recently unveiled the Switch 2, featuring significant hardware enhancements and over 50 upcoming games. The console's pricing, initially set at $450, has come into question due to economic factors like tariffs, causing pre-orders in the U.S. to be postponed. In the UK, pre-orders have sold out rapidly, with resellers listing them at inflated prices. Game pricing has also sparked debate; while new titles like Mario Kart World are set to retail at $80, upgrades for existing games, such as The Legend of Zelda titles, will cost $10 for current owners. The announcement of the Switch 2 Welcome Tour, a paid tutorial game, has faced backlash for not being free like similar offerings on other consoles. Overall, Nintendo's pricing strategy is under scrutiny as it navigates both fan expectations and economic challenges.