Switch 2 Treehouse: Live viewers have very clear message for Nintendo

Just over an hour ago at the time of writing, Nintendo kicked off the first of its two Treehouse: Live presentations focusing on the Switch 2.

While the games are the main focal point of today’s presentation – we’ve already had a deeper look into console launch title Mario Kart World, which gave us a better understanding of how its Grand Prix and Free Roam modes work – there is one comment that is dominating the live chat: “Drop the price.”

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As you can see in the screenshots below, the price of both the console itself and Switch 2 games is a clear bone of contention among viewers.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is due to be released on 5th June, retailing £395.99. A bundle including Mario Kart World will also be available, retailing at £429.99. In isolation, Mario Kart World will retail for £74.99 for a physical copy, or £66.99 digitally.