"Nintendo's Switch 2 Livestream Flooded with 'Drop the Price' Outrage"

Nintendo's first post-Switch 2 Nintendo Direct Treehouse livestream is being inundated with frustrated 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 strategy for Nintendo's next-generation console, which includes the $449.99 Switch 2 and, most notably, the controversial $79.99 price tag for Mario Kart World.

While the Nintendo Switch 2 system itself will retail for $449.99, 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 is reflecting the community's dissatisfaction. However, it's not just Mario Kart World that's drawing ire at $79.99; other Nintendo Switch 2 Edition titles, such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, are also priced at this level.

Nintendo has faced criticism for charging for the Switch 2 tutorial game, Welcome Tour, which many fans believe should be a complimentary inclusion. For comparison, Astro's Playroom comes pre-installed on every PlayStation 5, serving as a free 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 over Nintendo's pricing strategy is now spilling over into the Treehouse livestream, although the presenters have, perhaps understandably, chosen not to address the chat directly. It appears that Nintendo will continue to face such reactions from the gaming community, increasing pressure on the company to respond to these complaints.

For a deeper understanding, be sure to read IGN's article discussing what the experts have to say about Nintendo's Switch 2 and Mario Kart World pricing.

And, if you missed it, catch up on all the news announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.

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