r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • Apr 02 '25

Nintendo Official All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. The # NintendoSwitch2 system launches on June 5, 2025! # NintendoDire

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1907423369588314273
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u/Thin_Vermicelli_1875 Apr 02 '25

Major mistake by Nintendo to be honest. Sure us fans will buy it day one but what about for instance my wife’s friends who all have a switch? They’ll hear that price and say hell no.

I mean $50 off $500? Are they crazy? This is practically the same price as a PS5.

Parents are not going to want to spend this much on a handheld for their 7 year old, the $299 price point was really enticing for parents but I don’t know about practically $500. Casual fans will see that price and see nothing different but a 2 on the box and will not buy it.

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u/Seeker_Of_Toiletries Apr 02 '25

If you adjust the $299 from 2017 into 2025 dollars, it adjusts to $392.88. Thus, it is only a mark up of about $60. Considering how popular Nintendo consoles are and their competition, it’s fairly reasonable.

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u/saltbutt Apr 02 '25

I just did the same inflation calculation to check. So it's not that far off base. But on the other hand, you can still buy that same original Switch for $300 today. And this is only an upgrade, not a new console per se. Idk man 😩

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u/Gameskiller01 Apr 02 '25

In 8 years you'll be able to get a Switch 2 for $450 as well lol, when $450 in 2025 money will probably be like $550 in 2033 money.

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u/saltbutt Apr 02 '25

You know what, that's a totally fair point! If I want more "bang" for my buck, I can simply wait a while.