Opinion: Nintendo’s Switch 2 Is Too Expensive To Be a Runaway Hit

Though the Switch 2 will sell well, its substantial price-hike will likely kill its chance of repeating the original’s success.

Courtesy of Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2. Courtesy of Nintendo

Last week, Nintendo finally revealed more details about their upcoming Switch 2: the sequel to their best-selling dockable handheld console, launched in 2017. The original Switch was the second-highest-selling console ever, and it’s not hard to see why. It had a compelling portable and dockable form factor and was affordable, starting at $299. First-party titles — like the award-winning Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — topped out at $60, with most selling for under $40.

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