Nintendo Switch 2 Price Holds Steady Amid Tariff Concerns
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capital — May 8, 2024 — The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a June 5 release, priced at $449.99. Initially, the Nintendo Switch 2 faced pricing scrutiny and pre-sale pauses due to tariff concerns affecting the united States. The console manufacturer has since affirmed that its base price will remain unchanged, while some accessories will see a slight increase. Experts predict continued consumer interest, so watch this space.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Remains Steady Amid Tariff Concerns
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, with the base model priced at $449.99 [[3]]. A bundle including a digital copy of Mario Kart World
will be available for $499.99 [[3]].
Pricing Stability Despite Initial Concerns
Following its announcement, the Nintendo Switch 2 faced scrutiny over its pricing, especially regarding software costs. This led to fan feedback during presentations, advocating for price reductions. Concerns were amplified when pre-sales were temporarily paused due to tariff issues in the United States.
Though, the company has confirmed that the initial pricing will remain unchanged. The standard version of the console, which includes the tablet, dock, a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers, and instruction manuals, will be available for $450 USD. The Mario Kart World
bundle will be priced at $500 USD [[3]].
Accessory Price Adjustments
While the console’s price remains stable, some accessories will see a slight increase of $5 USD. Here’s an updated list of prices:
- Nintendo Switch 2 – $449.99 USD [[1]]
- Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle – $499.99 USD [[1]]
- Mario Kart World – $79.99 USD [[1]]
- Donkey Kong Bananza – $69.99 USD [[1]]
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller – $84.99 USD [[1]]
- Joy-Con 2 Pair – $94.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip – $39.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Strap – $13.99 USD
- Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set – $24.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Camera – $54.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock Set – $119.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector – $39.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 All-In-One Carrying Case – $84.99 USD
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter – $34.99 USD
- Samsung microSD Express Card – 256GB for Nintendo Switch™ 2 – $59.99 USD
Nintendo’s apology
Nintendo issued an apology regarding the accessory price adjustments, stating that they did not have contemplated to carry out this sudden change in the issue of accessories, ensuring that they tried to do thier best to maintain the prices announced during the direct of the first week of April.
Release Date
Many of these products are expected to arrive on June 5 [[2]].
FAQ
- What is the release date of the Nintendo Switch 2?
- June 5.
- What is the price of the base Nintendo Switch 2?
- $449.99 USD.
- What is included in the base Nintendo Switch 2 package?
- The tablet, dock, a pair of Joy-con 2 controllers, and instruction manuals.
- How much is the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle?
- $499.99 USD.
- Are accessory prices changing?
- Yes, some accessories will increase by $5 USD.
