"Nintendo Switch 2 is priced relatively high compared to Nintendo Switch, so we recognise that there are corresponding challenges to early adoption," Furukawa stated. "That being said," he continued, "Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible Nintendo Switch software, so there is continuity between the platforms".

The Nintendo Switch 2 price could still rise, according to Nintendo's president, who says the company is working "quickly" to beat any potential tariff-related hikes.

However, he also acknowledged that “if forecasts about tariffs change significantly, we’d like to consider what price adjustments we can make after weighing various factors.” Nintendo CEO ...

Nintendo's new $80 price tag on Mario Kart World has led to concerns more companies will follow with price hikes and Gearbox head Randy Pitchford has now been asked about the possible pricing of Borderlands 4 when it arrives later this year.

Many players have opted out of day-one releases as big-name publishers rapidly raise game prices. Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 titles will cost as much as $80,